List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions. |
1. | Prepare for open pit mine survey. | 1.1. | Open pit mine surveying objectives and specifications are identified in consultation with appropriate persons. |
| 1.2. | Processes and procedures involved in exploring mineral deposits are planned according to organisational requirements. |
| 1.3. | Required mining methods are detailed according to project specifications and organisational requirements. |
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2. | Plan open pit mine survey. | 2.1. | Surveying objectives, deliverables, constraints, work activities and surveying resource and equipment needs are identified and documented according to spatial data specifications and organisational requirements. |
| 2.2. | Project management mechanisms are implemented to schedule, measure, record and report progress of activities in relation to agreed schedule and plans. |
| 2.3. | Agreed communication processes between client and other appropriate persons are implemented and maintained. |
| 2.4. | Risk management and contingency strategies are followed to ensure project complies with legal and statutory standards and organisational requirements. |
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3. | Carry out open pit mine surveying tasks. | 3.1. | Identified spatial components of open pit mine are accurately measured or set out according to project specifications. |
| 3.2. | Measured spatial data is reduced to project reference system for comparison with design. |
| 3.3. | Mine drawings are created to meet project specifications. |
| 3.4. | Captured data is used to calculate mine volumes according to project specifications. |
| 3.5. | Measurements are validated and recorded according to organisational requirements. |
| 3.6. | Problems are identified and resolved, and contingencies managed according to organisational requirements. |
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4. | Finalise and report open pit mine survey outcomes. | 4.1. | Project is finalised and checked for compliance with project specifications and organisational requirements. |
| 4.2. | Appropriate persons are notified of project results according to organisational requirements. |
| 4.3. | Documentation is completed and spatial data archived according to project and organisational requirements. |
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit. The person must also conduct open pit mine surveys for two different projects.
While conducting the above open pit mine surveys, the person must:
interpret relevant plans and documents to plan surveying project processes and activities
communicate clearly with clients and stakeholders to clarify and report project information
comply with organisational policies and procedures, standards, regulations and legislation relating to surface mining when planning for:
blasting
drainage and dewatering
dumps and stockpiles
equipment use
records and reporting
standards and quality
surveying tasks
work health and safety
create mine drawings and capture and reduce data to calculate mine volumes
perform calculations to measure, reduce and validate spatial data captured from open pit mine surveying
measure survey components using two of the following pieces of surveying equipment:
global navigation satellite system (GNSS)
level
remote sensing
tape
total station
plan and implement project management mechanisms to ensure open pit mine surveying operations are completed within required timeframes and comply with project specifications
prepare and document project plans that detail:
required surveying equipment
surveying objectives and deliverables
strategies for risk and contingency management
work processes and timeframes
work safely, using personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing surveying tasks.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
accuracy and precision requirements for surveying data
basic characteristics of common ore deposits
data capture and set-out techniques
data reduction and manipulation techniques
explosives, blasting and blasting practices applicable to mining operations
mineral exploration methods, including geophysical, geochemical and geological techniques
mining methods, including:
developing roads and ramps
drilling
removing interburden
pre-stripping
stockpiles, dumps and safety berms
tailings dams
organisational policies and procedures relating to:
client and stakeholder communication
records and reporting
using the surveying equipment specified in the performance evidence
work health and safety
project management techniques for scheduling, measuring and monitoring work progress
specialised surveying equipment requirements and accessibility in relation to open pit mining
techniques for wall monitoring to derive a suitable pit wall slope, including:
batter stakes
measuring and recording ground cracks
required prism locations
toe and batter checks
terminology and nomenclature applicable to surface mining.
The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:
equipment:
as specified in the performance evidence, including PPE
specifications:
organisational policies, procedures and documentation relating to work health and safety
relevant mines safety legislation and regulations for the jurisdiction
surveying specifications, including relevant plans and drawings
relationships with team members and supervisor:
working in a team.
Timeframe:
as specified by project requirements.
Assessor requirements
As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.