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.
Interpret is defined as:
the understanding needed by the person within their job role
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
Mining systemsand methods may include:
highwall mining
pre strip
inter burden removal
spoil pits
stockpiles, dumps and safety berms
development of coal pits, roads and ramps
the use of various mining equipment , including draglines, truck and shovel, excavators, bucketwheel, scraper, high wall miners, augers and drills
mining areas which contain heating
coal face protection from blasting
reclamation from spoil dumps
dragline benching
the sequences involved in the development of the mining process as specified in the mine design
Standard operating procedures (SOP's) are:
also known as safe working procedures, safe operating procedures and standard working procedures
Risk is defined as:
the chance of something happening that will have an impact upon objectives. It is measured in terms of consequences and likelihood
Mining structures may include:
excavations
high walls
low walls
benches
dumps
haul roads
Stable mining structure controls may
include:
roads
strength of coal and underlying/overlying strata
stress regimes
strata characteristics
water ingression
systems of mining
direction of mining
Stress includes, but is not limited to:
horizontal and vertical tectonic induced stress
mining induced stress
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 policy and objectives
Hazard is defined as:
a source of potential harm or a situation with a potential to cause loss

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 applying and monitoring the systems and methods of surface coal mining
implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient application and monitoring the systems and methods of surface coal mining
working with others to plan, prepare and conduct systems and methods of surface coal mining
provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in surface coal mining
evidence of the consistent successful applying and monitoring of systems and methods of surface coal mining
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, apply and monitor the systems and methods of surface coal mining
provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the conduct of the systems and methods of surface coal mining
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.