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, 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:
tape
compass
optical square
staff and bubbles
theodolite
GPS
Reconnaissance survey may include:
checking access
collecting soil and rock samples
grid-layout
magnetic bearings
geo-physical
Global Positioning System (GPS)
travel times
type of terrain
vegetation types
Field information may be obtained from:
air photos
topographical maps
satellite imagery
Field site grid may cover:
rock outcrops
streams and rivers
road cuttings
potential ore deposits
Reference pegs may be put in place by relevant Lands Departments and can be used to tie the local grid to the National Grid, to sea level datum and to obtain coordinates for GPS system

Supplied information may include:
stike of rocks
line spacing
sample spacing
environmental issues
budget constraints
Plotting a grid may include:
plotting to scale drawn to local grid North
calculating and drawing true North
calculating and drawing magnetic North
calculating and drawing grid North
assigning eastings and northings
Maps may include:
topographical
geological
cadastral
mining tenement
orthophotomaps
geomagnetic maps
mineral field and district boundary maps
Global Positioning System (GPS) may be described as:
'a system which is able to show a person's exact position on Earth at anytime, anywhere, and in any weather. It is operated by GPS satellites orbiting the Earth; being monitored continuously at ground stations located around the world. The satellites transmit signals that can be detected by anyone with a GPS receiver'
(The Aerospace Corporation, 2003)

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 conduct of field work
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the conduct of field work
working with others to undertake and complete the conduct of field work that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of the conduct of field work 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 conduct of field work
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.