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:
conduct local geotechnical risk control in surface operations on at least two occasions, including:
identifying ground conditions, including stable and unstable ground
identifying key pit design features
identifying and understanding the requirements of the ground control management plan relevant to own job role
selecting and using tools, equipment and techniques for the inspection of ground conditions
identifying and inspecting work areas for geotechnical hazards, including:
ground deformation
blocky ground
structure
subsidence
open cracks
water
loss of catch capacity
rock fall
overhanging walls
communicating geotechnical risks to relevant personnel
identifying and clarifying the location that requires ground controls and installing barricades.
During the above, the candidate must:
locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures and confirm that the work activity is compliant
implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for conducting local geotechnical risk control in surface operations
working with others to conduct local geotechnical risk control in surface operations
communicate clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions and to resolve coordination requirements prior to commencing and during 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 policies, procedures and documentation required to conduct local geotechnical risk control in surface operations, including:
the ground control management plan
safe operating procedures
principles of basic geology, including:
rock types
geological processes
geological structures
common survey and slope design terminology and surface operation design parameters
characteristics, limitations and placement of plant and equipment to reduce exposure to geotechnical hazards, including:
exclusion zones
catch troughs
catch bunds
cab placement
safe load and dump methods
principles and techniques for the use of plant and equipment within manufacturer specifications
factors impacting on slope stability, including:
material properties
fault zones
blasting
pit wall profile
surface and ground water
changes in ground temperature
presence of underground workings
visual signs of ground instability, including:
blocky conditions
adverse jointing
tension cracks
batter movement or deformation
water seepage and infiltrations
rock fall
undercut/overhang
backbreak or underbreak techniques for controlling instability through:
excavation control and scaling
waste dump and stockpile formation methodology
groundwater and surface water control
principles and techniques for identifying relevant emergencies
recording and reporting according to workplace procedures
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:
personal and protective equipment
equipment required to conduct local geotechnical risk control in surface operations
relevant documentation
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.
This unit 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 RII 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.