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 mine mechanical plant, services and infrastructure systems | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply mine mechanical plant, services and infrastructure system documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures 1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 1.5 Establish design/selection specifications for the mine mechanical plant, services and infrastructure systems from a comprehensive analysis of operating requirements 1.6 Identify design/selection options from an analysis of all relevant technical, operational and financial information, interface with existing plant where appropriate, including hazard identification and risk analysis 1.7 Select the preferred plant, equipment and services options on the basis of performance against specification requirements |
2. Establish installation, testing and commissioning systems and procedures | 2.1 Assess and address the hazards and risks associated with the installation of plant, equipment and services 2.2 Establish procedures for installing, testing and commissioning plant, equipment and services 2.3 Plan and prepare for integration of new and existing systems and procedures to achieve optimum performance 2.4 Identify resources required for the implementation of mine mechanical plant, services and infrastructure systems 2.5 Determine training system needs |
3. Establish operational parameters and maintenance requirements for plant, equipment or services | 3.1 Incorporate the operational parameters and operational /maintenance risk assessment for plant, equipment and services into site documentation 3.2 Establish maintenance plan for plant, equipment and services from site and legislative requirements and incorporate into maintenance system 3.3 Incorporate recording and reporting requirements of new plant, equipment and services information into site documentation |
4. Maintain mine mechanical plant, services and infrastructure system | 4.1 Establish audit/review procedures and schedule 4.2 Identify and assess future systems and equipment requirements and incorporate into planning processes 4.3 Establish procedures for incorporating feedback into the audit/review system 4.4 Establish procedures for response to instances of non-compliance or other discrepancies/deficiencies revealed by audit |
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 relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures
implements procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the establishing and maintenance of mine mechanical plant, services and infrastructure systems include :
accessing, interpreting and applying procedures for;
managing technical information
managing site/legislative requirements
establishing recording and reporting systems
conducting briefings and handover details
applying the principles of mine design
hazard identification and risk management
work planning and coordination
training needs analysis
using manufacturers’ instructions
demonstrates the identification and selection of viable options for the establishment and maintenance of mine mechanical plant, services and infrastructure systems that best meet the required outcomes through:
identifying design/selection options from an analysis of all relevant information
selecting the preferred plant, equipment and services options on the basis of performance against specification requirements
works effectively with others to establish and maintain mine mechanical plant, services and infrastructure systems include :
managing people and processes
resolving conflict
coordinating human, financial and physical resources
developing, initiating and administering work plans
interpreting and applying operational performance data
engaging internal and external stakeholders
demonstrates completion of establishment and maintenance of mine mechanical plant, services and infrastructure systems that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
identification of the relevant information and scope of the work
identifying the full range of specification requirements
identifying all aspects of the mine mechanical plant, services and infrastructure systems
establishing the audit and review system
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in establishing and maintaining mine mechanical plant, services and infrastructure systems through:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for;
mine plant, services and infrastructure
risk management
statutory/legal control
conducting surveying
titles management
organisational change and development
project management
emergency response and disaster planning
audit review
mine plant, services and infrastructure operations
mine design relating to mine plant, services and infrastructure
energy sources, including protection and reticulation systems for electrical, hydraulic, compressed air, diesel
computer based systems related to the monitoring and operation of mine plant, services and infrastructure
firefighting systems
safety design features for maintenance of mine plant, services and infrastructure
stores systems
specifications for fixed plant and infrastructure
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