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
codes of practice
Employment and Workplace Relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Pre-operational checks are those checks specified by the manufacturer prior to operating the item of equipment and may include:
air filter restriction indicator
cab (horn, lights, air conditioner)
computer systems
display instrumentation and gauges (indicators, gauges, laser levels)
engine and stop engine lights (orange and red)
fluid levels (windscreen washer tank, hydraulic oil, coolant, grease, water, engine oil, fuel)
visual and audio warning devices and lights
Potential hazards and risks may include:
abandoned equipment
adjoining pit walls
adverse weather conditions (electrical storms, floods) fires
chemicals
contaminants
equipment
fences
holes
materials
over flying aircraft
over-hanging rocks
personnel
pot holes
unsafe ground
unstable faces
vehicles
Equipment may include:
ancillary equipment (generators, pumps, lights, compressors, cleaning equipment, power tools, hand tools)
cutting implements
drill rigs
flags
lifting and handling equipment (winch, crane, block and tackles)
mesh
pegs
rope measuring tape
signs
support vehicles
tapes
witches hats
Ground support and work plan may be verbal or written, and may include:
access road plan
equipment and resource allocations/requirements
geological details
mine site/site drawings
Site conditions may include:
amount of scale
broken ground
day and night
location of water table
slope of working surface
stability of ground
stable ground (compaction)
wet and dry
working over old underground workings and voids
Safe operating procedures may include:
adhering to all site procedures
observing site speed limits
working safely around other machines and personnel
observing right of way in incline and decline
wearing of seat belts
using respiratory devices where appropriate
hazard identification and recognition procedures
awareness and access to escape ways
emergency procedures
observation of electrical and mechanical procedures
First Aid
use of barricades
use of out of service tags and danger tags
use of different types of fire extinguishers
Capacity of equipment and/or attachments may include:
duration of operation
efficient and safe operating speed
operating limitations
type of activities performed
weight and/or load limitations
Tensioning may include:
loosening
tightening
variation to pattern
Water suppression devices may include:
de-watering systems
drainage holes
polyfill
shot-crete

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 installing open cut mine ground support
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient installing of open cut mine ground support
working with others to install open cut mine ground support that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of the installing of open cut mine ground support 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.
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 the work 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 requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete the installing of open cut mine ground support
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.