Elements and Performance Criteria

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, organisation and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
code of practice
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Site development parameters may include:
risk management requirements
occupational health and safety requirements
environmental
minimum operating distances from other operations or neighbouring structures or land use
required production volumes
product requirements
quality requirements
market locations and volumes
existing processing plant capacity
catering for the rock, sand or gravel characteristics
raw feed requirements to meet product needs
annual extraction or sales limitations
potential environmental works
potential processing plant location
raw feed haulage requirements
land clearance requirements
stripping and stockpiling of soil requirements
progressive and final rehabilitation requirements
final landform and use requirements
bench heights limitations
water management requirements
general development consent requirements
general operating hours limitations
Marketing information may include:
product specifications
sales volumes
market locations
Permission required may include:
entering into option agreements
payment of access fees
entering into rehabilitation agreements
Investigation of potential development sites may include:
search of geological survey data
title search
zoning search
field geological investigation
drilling programs
trial blasts
trail excavation
testing of raw feed samples
collection and analysis of hydrological data
community consultation
consultation with regulatory authorities
Internal and external stakeholders may include:
senior management
operating managers
project managers
other employees
regulatory authority representatives
tenderers
contractors
community
suppliers
customers
Geological data may include:
limits of the deposit
rock (or other resource) types and characteristics
faults and joints
water tables or other water sources
Hydrological data may include:
rainfall
surface water
catchment areas
run-off characteristics
groundwater
existing streams, bores and dams
Survey data may include:
site and neighbouring land form
site and neighbouring boundaries and structures
site and neighbouring roads and other infrastructure
approved limits of extraction
title details
Resource implications may include:
human
fixed and mobile plan
equipment
technology
buildings
infrastructure
power/energy
financial

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 the establishing of a quarry development
implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the establishing of a quarry development
the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes
the identification of viable program options and the selection of programs that best meet the required outcomes
working with others to undertake and complete the establishing of a quarry development
consistent and timely completion of the establishing of a quarry development
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.
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.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a civil works environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.
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 procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes
identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required
identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to establish a quarry development
consistent and timely gaining of approval of a quarry development
provision of clear, timely required support and advice on the implementation of the quarry development
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.