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
Geological data may include relevant site-specific information in relation to:
rock type and characteristics
faults and joints
water tables or other water sources
Survey data may include relevant site-specific information in relation to:
floor heights
bench widths
grades
Pit plan may include:
limits of extraction area
land clearing and overburden stripping and stockpiling
raw feed extraction requirements (such as sequencing, face heights, bench widths)
bank stability criteria and supervision requirements
raw feed blending requirements
access and in-pit road requirements (such as grades, widths, turning and passing areas)
dewatering and water management requirements and procedures
finished pit shape and face requirements
rehabilitation and environmental works requirements (progressive and final)
tailings deposition/treatment requirements and procedures
roads maintenance requirements and procedures
reporting and record requirements and procedures
Hazard is defined as:
a source of potential harm or a situation with a potential to cause loss
Action plan may include:
extraction method
sequencing of activities
targets for the work group
materials transport
stockpiling
support services
waste dumping
measures to meet quality requirements
Resources may include:
labour
materials
services
equipment
Instructions may issued in briefings, handovers, and work orders and may include:
nature and scope of tasks
achievement targets
operational conditions
obtaining permits required
site layout
out of bounds areas
worksite inspection requirements
lighting conditions
plant or equipment defects
hazards and potential hazards
coordination requirements or issues
Pit plan performance critical aspects greatly depend on the type of mining and the activities being carried out by each work group. Some examples include:
sequence of operations
interdependence of extraction and transport units
haul road, crusher and potential limiters
reliability of plant and recovery options
blasting timing size and interaction with other mining activities
in pit, waste dump and stockpile reserves, available storage space
potential bottlenecks in the production system
weather dependent activities
timing of maintenance activities and other stop events
time to completion of current step in site development
road maintenance
flooding

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 application of the pit plan
implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient application of the pit plan
working with others to plan, prepare and apply the pit plan
provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in applying the pit plan
evidence of the consistent successful application of the pit plan
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
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to plan, prepare and apply the pit plan
provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the application of the pit plan
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.