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
Resources may include:
skilled personnel
bolts, cable and grout
face drilling equipment
power systems
mine services
special application equipment
budgetary requirements
Stable mining structure controls include:
mine opening dimensions
pillar sizes
influences of stresses and depth
strength of rock types
stress regimes and base characteristics
rock characteristics
competency of fill
system of mining
sequence of mining
competency of ground support
direction of mining
stress shadow area
faults and fissures
Mine site historical information may include:
caving characteristics
existence of previous workings within the mine
hanging wall and footwall data
hydrology
mass blasts
over and underlying rock types
permeability of rocks and faults
physical property testing results of rock types
rockburst and seismic activity
sedimentology aspects of the mine site relating to subsidence
sulphide dust explosions
underground fissures and water sources
water pumped from mine
Risk is:
The chance of something happening that will have an impact upon objectives. It is measured in terms of consequences and likelihood
Mine design is the process of:
engineering analysis applied to the systems and sequences involved in mining
Mine design may include in whole or in part requirements relating to:
cross-cuts
declines/inclines
drives
fault monitoring
geology
hanging wall and foot wall technical data
legislative and statutory requirements
mine drainage
mine plant
mining induced stress
modelling
multiple ore bodies
ore grades
outburst
over and underlying rock types
partial extraction
pillar extraction
sequencing
shaft pillar
shaft sinking and shaft location
spontaneous combustion
stone drivage
subsidence
sulphide content of ore
ventilation
windblast
Geological and hydrogeological information includes that related to:
caving characteristics
direction and competency of faults or inliers
hanging wall and foot wall
induced collapse
intrusions and deformities
over and underlying rock types
permeability of rocks and faults
physical properties
subsidence
sulphide content of ore
underground fissures and water sources
windblast
Stress includes:
horizontal and vertical tectonic induced stress
mining induced stress
primary and secondary stress fields
Mining systems and methods may include:
cut and fill
mechanised cut and fill
shrinkage stoping
sub-level stoping
open stoping
bench stoping
panel stoping
pillar extraction
caving methods
post pillar
slots mining
Monitoring of activities may include:
review of written reports
performance appraisal
auditing procedures
Standard operating procedures (SOP) are also known as:
safe working procedures, safe operating procedures and standard working procedures
Audit is defined as:
a systematic examination against defined criteria to determine whether activities and related results conform to planned arrangement, and whether these arrangements are implemented effectively and are suitable to achieve the organisation's policy and objectives

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 and maintaining of ground control and stable mining systems in underground metalliferous mines
implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient establishing and maintenance of ground control and stable mining systems in underground metalliferous mines
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 systems that best meet the required outcomes
working with others to establish and maintain ground control and stable mining systems in underground metalliferous mines
consistent and timely establishing and maintenance of ground control and stable mining systems in underground metalliferous mines
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 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 systems 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 and maintain ground control and stable mining systems in underground metalliferous mines
consistent and timely gaining of approval of ground control and stable mining systems in underground metalliferous mines
provision of clear, timely required support and advice on the implementation of ground control and stable mining systems in underground metalliferous mines
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.