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 conducting roadway maintenance

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of roadway maintenance

working with others to undertake and complete the roadway maintenance in a way that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of roadway maintenance 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.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.

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.

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

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the roadway maintenance

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following, as required to conduct roadway maintenance:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for roadway maintenance

apply personnel and operational safety requirements

access, interpret, apply and communicate technical information

use and maintain the roadway maintenance equipment

identify, select and apply roadway maintenance materials

perform the maintenance tasks required at the site

use hand tools

comply with environmental requirements

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to conduct roadway maintenance:

mine personnel and operational safety procedure

mine operational procedures, layout and plan

road maintenance equipment capabilities, limitations and maintenance requirement

roadway maintenance materials and their application

roadway maintenance techniques

mine geological conditions

mine environmental requirements and constraints related to roadway maintenance

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, organisational and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

management plans

OHS policy

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Work requirements may be in the form of:

shift briefings

handover details

work orders

Work requirement details may include:

nature and scope of the work

achievement targets

equipment allocation, including any defects

locations of work

essential survey data

locations of service facilities

site working conditions

environmental conditions

hazards and potential hazards

next area of work and coordination requirements/issues

Mine environmental data may be in the form of:

ventilation/gas data

deputy reports

geological hazard plan

survey data

Resources required for the work may include:

personnel

machinery

materials

power

water

Equipment may include:

pumps

pumping equipment

signs

barriers

tools

Material may include:

ballast

concrete (readymix and quickset)

timber

salt

flyash

Maintenance of roadways may include:

grading

contouring

dust suppression

ballasting holes

cutting drains

Machinery may include:

grader

load haul dump and attachments

ram car

roller

bobcat

Operator (operational) maintenance procedures are those established and authorised for the site.