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:
apply and monitor systems and methods of surface coal mining on at least two occasions, including:
implementing measures for strata spoil and dump failures
implementing control methods for virgin and induced stress
implementing stockpile control measures
assessing outcomes, forming reasoned recommendations and completing reports
interpreting and assessing surface and groundwater information.
During the above, the candidate must:
locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures and confirm work activity is compliant
implement requirements, procedures and techniques for monitoring of systems and methods of surface coal mining, including:
analysing hazards and risks, and implementing control measures
accessing and analysing archival and historical mine management information relating to the mine and failure mode of mine structures
interpreting and monitoring the application of design criteria for strata management
identifying and evaluating geological and geotechnical information
work effectively with others to monitor systems and methods of surface coal mining in a manner that meets required outcomes, including:
complying with reporting requirements and procedures
providing leadership and direction to others
communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions
providing clear and timely instruction and supervision to those involved in monitoring of the mining systems and methods
communicating clearly and concisely with others 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 procedures and documentation required to apply and monitor systems and methods of surface coal mining, including:
key mine site historical information
surface and groundwater information
principles and techniques for applying monitoring systems and methods of surface coal mining, including:
monitoring systems and methodologies
stable structure controls and excavation maintenance procedures
plant, equipment and tools maintenance requirements and procedures
audit, audit inspection, communication and reporting methodologies
principles and techniques for interpreting visual signs of stress, including:
mining induced stress
vertical and horizontal stress tectonics
adverse jointing
fault orientation
spoil characteristics
principles and techniques for assessing and implementing failure mechanisms, including:
strata spoil and dump failure measures
virgin and induced stress control methods
stockpile control measures
mining structure failure modes
geology, hydrogeological, strata and strata gas characteristics relating to surface coal mining
basic mining engineering principles relating to surface coal mining
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:
systems and methods of surface coal mining 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.
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.