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.
1. Plan and prepare for small mines operations inspection | 1.1. Access, interpret and apply small mines inspection documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2. Obtain and confirm mine operational information from mine records and planning documents 1.3. Obtain and confirm future planned operations information related to the work area 1.4. Access and interpret geological and survey data 1.5. Access safety information and procedures which may impact on mine operations 1.6. Identify and access all recording and reporting documents required by legislation and local mine procedures 1.7. Coordinate activities with others throughout inspections |
2. Inspect mine operations | 2.1. Conduct inspections as detailed in legislative requirements and local mine procedures 2.2. Respond immediately to instances of non-compliance to regulatory or other operational practices which endanger personnel 2.3. Discuss inspection findings with responsible parties and initiate a response to restore operational safety and site compliance 2.4. Record results of inspections and process records in accordance with legislative requirements and local mine procedures |
Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:
locates and applies applicable legislation, documentation, policies and procedures
implements requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of inspecting small mine operations including:
reading, explaining and applying:
technical information
site/legislative requirements
job priorities
coordinating the inspection process
recognising potential hazards and applying corrective measures according to site/legislative procedures
investigating and reporting on incidents
preparing technical reports
providing feedback
works effectively with others to undertake and complete the inspection of small mine operations that meets all of the required outcomes including:
communicating clearly and concisely with others
interpreting and confirming information
demonstrates completion of inspecting small mines operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
responding immediately to instances of non-compliance to regulatory or other operational practices which endanger personnel
discussing inspection findings with responsible parties and initiating a response to restore operational safety and site compliance
recording results of inspections and processing records in accordance with legislative requirements and local mine procedures
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in inspecting small mines operations through:
accessing, interpreting and applying legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for:
operation of site machinery and equipment
conducting inspections
operational and maintenance
risk management
accessing, interpreting and applying geological, geographical and survey data
working within extractive operations
accessing, interpreting and applying equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,
this unit must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,
this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,
assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,
assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,
assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,
where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,
assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:
Industry sector | AQF** Level | Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience |
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction | 1 | 1 Year |
2 | 2 Years |
Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying) | 3-6 | 3 Years |
Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction | 3-6 | 5 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. |
*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 frequent site assessments across various locations.
**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level