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
Incident Control:
has overall planning, approval and control of an incident and may include fresh air base which may be defined as a continuously monitored station for dispatch or return of rescue teams in close proximity to irrespirable zones in known fresh air
Records are permanent records which may be in the following formats:
written
photographic
electronic
Mines rescue procedures may include:
active team procedures
exploration
search and rescue
fire fighting
life support
transport
recovery
restoration
ventilation
re-opening
Atmospheric testing may include:
hand-held instruments
tube detectors
telemetric remote sampling
chromatography
Communications may include:
telephones
radios
runners
2- way radio
computer
Teams can comprise two or more members, depending on such factors as:
respiratory protection
distance
communications
Team roles may include:
rescue team leader
deputy leader
rescue team members
Stand-by team can be defined as:
a fully equipped team in readiness to assist the active team
Medical fitness is that determined by a medical practitioner, on behalf of the mine manager, to certify fitness for rescue operations

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 responding to incident in metalliferous mines
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient response to incident in metalliferous mines
working with others to respond to incident in metalliferous mines that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely response to incident in metalliferous mines 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 respond to incident in metalliferous mines
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.