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 the ground management plan on at least two occasions, including:
conducting geotechnical inspection of work areas
monitoring and assessing the impact of operations, including any blasting, on ground stability and making adjustments as required
identifying and evaluating the hazards and risks associated with the ground controls and placement of plant and equipment
assessing and assigning appropriate plant and applying appropriate remediation techniques
implementing stockpile and dump control measures
identifying surface and groundwater issues
identifying training needs of team members and preparing a training plan
assessing outcomes to make recommendations and writing reports.
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 applying and monitoring the ground management plan, including:
identifying hazards and risks, and implementing control measures
accessing and analysing archival and historical information related to ground control and batter stability issues
interpreting and applying pit and slope design criteria
participating in audits
identifying and applying geological and geotechnical information
work with others to apply and monitor the ground management plan
communicate 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 policies, procedures and documentation required to apply and monitor the ground management plan
purpose of the ground control management plan
principles of basic geology including:
rock types
geological processes
geological structures
common survey and slope design terminology and surface operation design parameters
operating characteristics, limitations and safe placement of plant equipment, including:
exclusion zones
catch troughs
catch bunds
cab placement
safe load and dump methods
types and mechanisms of ground instability, including:
blocky conditions
wedge/plane/toppling structures
slumping/heave
adverse jointing
fault and shear orientation
subsidence
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
principles and techniques for controlling ground instability, including:
minimizing blast damage
excavation control and scaling
waste dump and stockpile formation methodology
groundwater and surface water control
remedial and slope stabilisation methods
exclusion zones
principles and techniques for inspection and monitoring, including:
role of the geotechnical engineer
types of inspection
visual warning signs
types and purpose of monitoring instrumentation
design standards and techniques for constructing and maintaining infrastructure, including:
waste dumps
stockpiles
drainage systems
haul roads
earth bunds
catch berm
principles and techniques for applying risk management processes
principles and techniques for reviewing inspection, communication and reporting methodologies
principles and techniques for providing leadership and direction to teams
principles and techniques for conducting training needs assessments and preparing training plans.
Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:
include access to:
personal and protective equipment
equipment required to apply and monitor the ground control management plan
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.