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.
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:
establish and maintain spontaneous combustion management systems on at least two occasions, including:
establishing and incorporating spontaneous combustion management objectives, processes, descriptions, responsibilities and review procedures
identifying viable options and selecting spontaneous combustion management techniques that best meet required outcomes
identifying training needs relating to spontaneous combustion risk minimisation and confirming training plans are established according to site requirements.
During the above, the candidate must:
locate and apply relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures and confirm work activity is compliant
implement procedures and techniques for establishing and maintaining spontaneous combustion management systems, including accessing, interpreting and applying:
technical information
legislative and site requirements
records and reports
briefings and handover details
principles of mine design
methods to assess the risks and consequences of spontaneous combustion
work effectively with others to establish and maintain spontaneous combustion management systems, including:
communicating clearly and concisely with others to plan and coordinate work, receive and clarify work instructions and convey work progress.
identifying the relevant information and scope of the work necessary to meet required outcomes
developing procedures appropriate to mine operations for management of spontaneous combustion.
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 establish and maintain spontaneous combustion management systems
key procedures and documentation required to establish and maintain spontaneous combustion management systems
principles of mine design relating to spontaneous combustion, including techniques for:
identifying the effects of coal seam characteristics on spontaneous combustion
identifying and reviewing inertisation principles and techniques
evaluating geological data
evaluating strata control
evaluating underground water management
evaluating seal design and sealing procedures
spontaneous combustion management requirements, including techniques for:
identifying and managing causes and effects of spontaneous combustion
identifying and monitoring spontaneous combustion indicators and ratios
implementing methods of control of spontaneous combustion
auditing and reviewing spontaneous combustion management systems
principles of ventilation management, including:
mine gases and gas management
mine ventilation systems
key external agencies
principles, processes and techniques for emergency response, evacuation and disaster planning
techniques for identifying training needs and plans
techniques for leading and coordinating work activities with others.
Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:
include access to:
spontaneous combustion 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:
Industry sector | AQF indicator level*** | Required assessor or industry subject matter expert experience |
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Infrastructure | 1 | 1 year |
2 | 2 years |
Drilling, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying), Metalliferous Mining and Civil Infrastructure | 3-6 | 3 years |
Other sectors | Where this unit is being assessed outside of the resources and infrastructure sectors assessor and/or industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation. |
*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.