The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for establishing a mining claim

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of establishing a mining claim

working with others to undertake and complete the establishment of a mining claim that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of establishing a mining claim that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the establishment of a mining claim

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following, as required to establish a mining claim:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for establishing a mining claim

read and interpret maps

draw survey maps

identify hazards

apply environmental constraints

dispose of environmentally sensitive fluids and materials

communicate clearly and concisely

apply operational safety requirements

maintain records

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to establish a mining claim:

the requirements, processes and documentation for an application for a minerals claim

legislative requirements associated with mineral claims

machinery permits

mineral field maps and information

survey map requirements and design

boundary marking methods

basic surveying methods and equipment

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant compliance documentation may include:

legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Surveying equipment may include:

magnetic compass

tape measure

lines

plumb bob

theodolite

'dumpy' level

Markings may include:

timber posts

steel pickets

claim number

details of the person/company who will be applying for the mineral claim

Claim boundaries may include:

trenches

pegs

posts

rock/stone structure

Description and diagram of the claim may include:

reference points and measured distances and angles to the proposed claim

location of all corners of the proposed claim

length of all sides between the corners

bearings of all sides taken from magnetic north and arrows pointing in the direction in which the bearings were taken

arrow showing direction of magnetic north

information on all neighbouring claims that have a common border

other information required by local legislation

Serving a notice may be by:

post

personally

through the Mining Registrar or equivalent

Legislation may include Acts and regulation dealing with:

mining regulation

mining safety and health

mine inspection

OHS

explosives

environment

Native Title

machinery

Required documents and information may include:

application forms

survey map and information

copy of notice to the landholder

identification

lodgement fee

a description, prepared in the manner prescribed by the regulations, of the land over which the mining lease is sought

an assessment of the mineral bearing capacity of the land and of the extent of any mineral deposits in that land

particulars of the financial resources available to the applicant

particulars of the technical advice available to the applicant

particulars of the program of work proposed to be carried out by the applicant on the area of land over which the mining lease is sought