The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

apply and monitor strata management plans on at least two occasions, including:

identifying factors affecting stability of mining structures, including:

roadway size

pillar size

depth of cover

strength of coal and underlying and overlying strata

stress regimes

strata characteristics

longwall roof supports

presence of water

systems of mining

breaker line supports

direction of mining

sequence of pillar extraction

primary and secondary supports

geological structures

speed and continuity of extraction

applying strata monitoring devices, including:

convergence indicators

telltales.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures and confirm work activity is compliant

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for applying and monitoring strata management plans, including:

reading, interpreting, communicating and applying technical information

accessing and interpreting data from monitoring systems and equipment

accessing and analysing historical strata management information related to the mine and failure mode of mine structures

interpreting and applying design criteria for strata management

conducting enquiries/investigations and preparing audit reports

work effectively with others to apply and monitor strata management plans that meet the required outcomes, including:

organising work activities to meet all task requirements

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

complying with reporting requirements and procedures

determining coordination requirements throughout work activities.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

key legislation required to apply and monitor strata management plans

key procedures and documentation required to apply and monitor strata management plans, including those relating to:

mine, ventilation, gas monitoring, strata support and safety management plans

identifying and managing environmental issues, hazards and risks

principles and techniques for identifying factors affecting stability of mining structures

types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations of strata monitoring and testing devices and systems, including:

convergence indicators

extensometers

load cells

stress cells

telltales

techniques for inspecting strata monitoring and testing devices and systems and recording, reporting and reviewing maintenance and monitoring requirements

systems of underground mining and their impact on strata management, including:

tunnels

drifts

stone drivage

shaft sinking

pillar extraction

partial extraction

punch mining

fault drivage

identifying exploration techniques

identifying strata support and monitoring systems

identifying geology and strata gas characteristics

principles and techniques for identifying and applying appropriate strata controls

factors affecting stability of mining structures including:

stress, including:

mining induced stress

vertical and horizontal stress

tectonics

virgin stress

topographical features

sedimentology, including:

subsidence

water bearing strata

permeability of seam and strata

hydrology

rock property testing

caving characteristics

windblast

faults

dykes outburst

gas content

over and underlying strata

mining structure failure modes

systems of work and their impact on strata management, including:

bord and pillar

place changing

longwall

highwall

auger mining

pillar extraction

partial extension

punch mining

effects of strata change on ventilation control devices

techniques for identifying individual training needs

principles, processes and techniques for emergency responses, evacuations and disaster planning

techniques for coordinating and communicating job activities with others.

Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:

include access to:

strata management plan

be conducted in a safe environment; and,

be assessed in the context of this sector's work environment; and,

be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures and processes directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances.

Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated work environment* provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must be able to clearly demonstrate current and relevant industry knowledge and experience to satisfy the mandatory regulatory standards as set out in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/Australian Quality Training Framework mandatory requirements for assessors current at the time of assessment and any relevant licensing and certification requirements. This includes:

vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed

current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided

current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training and assessment

formal relevant qualifications in training and assessment

having knowledge of and/or experience using the latest techniques and processes

possessing the required level of RII training product knowledge

having an understanding and knowledge of legislation and regulations relevant to the industry and to employment and workplaces

demonstrating the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence outlined in this unit of competency, and

the minimum years of current** work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below in an industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit.

It is also acceptable for the appropriately qualified assessor to work with an industry expert to conduct assessment together and for the industry expert to be involved in the assessment judgement. The industry expert must have current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided. This means the industry subject matter expert must demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed:

*Guidance on simulated environments has been stipulated in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide located on VETNet.

**Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to industry by conducting a minimum number of site assessments as determined by the relevant industry sector, across various locations.

*** While a unit of competency does not have an AQF level, where a unit is being delivered outside of a qualification the first numeric character in the unit code should be considered as the AQF indicator level for assessment purposes.

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

apply and monitor strata management plans on at least two occasions, including:

identifying factors affecting stability of mining structures, including:

roadway size

pillar size

depth of cover

strength of coal and underlying and overlying strata

stress regimes

strata characteristics

longwall roof supports

presence of water

systems of mining

breaker line supports

direction of mining

sequence of pillar extraction

primary and secondary supports

geological structures

speed and continuity of extraction

applying strata monitoring devices, including:

convergence indicators

telltales.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures and confirm work activity is compliant

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for applying and monitoring strata management plans, including:

reading, interpreting, communicating and applying technical information

accessing and interpreting data from monitoring systems and equipment

accessing and analysing historical strata management information related to the mine and failure mode of mine structures

interpreting and applying design criteria for strata management

conducting enquiries/investigations and preparing audit reports

work effectively with others to apply and monitor strata management plans that meet the required outcomes, including:

organising work activities to meet all task requirements

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

complying with reporting requirements and procedures

determining coordination requirements throughout work activities.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

key legislation required to apply and monitor strata management plans

key procedures and documentation required to apply and monitor strata management plans, including those relating to:

mine, ventilation, gas monitoring, strata support and safety management plans

identifying and managing environmental issues, hazards and risks

principles and techniques for identifying factors affecting stability of mining structures

types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations of strata monitoring and testing devices and systems, including:

convergence indicators

extensometers

load cells

stress cells

telltales

techniques for inspecting strata monitoring and testing devices and systems and recording, reporting and reviewing maintenance and monitoring requirements

systems of underground mining and their impact on strata management, including:

tunnels

drifts

stone drivage

shaft sinking

pillar extraction

partial extraction

punch mining

fault drivage

identifying exploration techniques

identifying strata support and monitoring systems

identifying geology and strata gas characteristics

principles and techniques for identifying and applying appropriate strata controls

factors affecting stability of mining structures including:

stress, including:

mining induced stress

vertical and horizontal stress

tectonics

virgin stress

topographical features

sedimentology, including:

subsidence

water bearing strata

permeability of seam and strata

hydrology

rock property testing

caving characteristics

windblast

faults

dykes outburst

gas content

over and underlying strata

mining structure failure modes

systems of work and their impact on strata management, including:

bord and pillar

place changing

longwall

highwall

auger mining

pillar extraction

partial extension

punch mining

effects of strata change on ventilation control devices

techniques for identifying individual training needs

principles, processes and techniques for emergency responses, evacuations and disaster planning

techniques for coordinating and communicating job activities with others.

Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:

include access to:

strata management plan

be conducted in a safe environment; and,

be assessed in the context of this sector's work environment; and,

be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures and processes directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances.

Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated work environment* provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must be able to clearly demonstrate current and relevant industry knowledge and experience to satisfy the mandatory regulatory standards as set out in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/Australian Quality Training Framework mandatory requirements for assessors current at the time of assessment and any relevant licensing and certification requirements. This includes:

vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed

current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided

current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training and assessment

formal relevant qualifications in training and assessment

having knowledge of and/or experience using the latest techniques and processes

possessing the required level of RII training product knowledge

having an understanding and knowledge of legislation and regulations relevant to the industry and to employment and workplaces

demonstrating the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence outlined in this unit of competency, and

the minimum years of current** work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below in an industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit.

It is also acceptable for the appropriately qualified assessor to work with an industry expert to conduct assessment together and for the industry expert to be involved in the assessment judgement. The industry expert must have current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided. This means the industry subject matter expert must demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed:

*Guidance on simulated environments has been stipulated in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide located on VETNet.

**Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to industry by conducting a minimum number of site assessments as determined by the relevant industry sector, across various locations.

*** While a unit of competency does not have an AQF level, where a unit is being delivered outside of a qualification the first numeric character in the unit code should be considered as the AQF indicator level for assessment purposes.