This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required skills

communication skills to

consult effectively with clients and colleagues

impart knowledge and ideas through oral written and visual means

initiative and enterprise skills to

manage information

interpret project requirements and translate them into design

literacy skills to

assess develop and use workplace information

read and write key performance reports including technical reports

research and evaluate to source surveying and spatial information services educational information

numeracy skills to

analyse errors

conduct image analysis

estimate costs

interpret and analyse statistics

perform mental calculations

record with accuracy and precision

undertake high level computations

organisational skills to

plan and coordinate technical and human resource inputs to research activities

plan and prioritise activities to meet contractual requirements

projectmanagement skills to

plan underground mine activity

coordinate conduct and monitor activity according to specifications

document action taken

spatial skills to

exercise precision and accuracy in relation to underground mine surveying

archive and retrieve spatial data

manage and manipulate spatial data

manage files

solve complex problems relating to height depth breadth dimension direction and position in actual operational activity and virtual representation

technology skills to

use computers to develop surveying documentation

use instruments when conducting underground mine surveys

Required knowledge

abilities of work teams

accuracy and precision requirements

data capture and data set out

calibration of specialised surveying equipment

concept of mining in terms of the objectives types classifications and purpose

data formats

data management

data reduction and manipulation techniques

development of headings in underground mining operations

economic significance of mining in terms of domestic and international markets and global technological demands

engineeringrelated tasks and associated computations

guidelines of projects

industry standards

legislative statutory and industry requirements and standards

limitations of the guidelines relating to equipment measuring and analysis

mineral exploration methods geophysical geochemical and geological techniques

mining methods for metalliferous and coal mines

mining technology revolution

organisational policies and guidelines such as OHS guidelines

phases and stages of exploration procedure and possible methods of exploration relevant to each

planning and control processes

processes and procedures involved in undertaking exploration of mineral deposits

project review procedures

safe work practices

scope of mining in terms of cultural economical and social significance

spatial reference systems

surveying equipment for data capture

surveying reference systems

terminology and nomenclature applicable to mining

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function for example CPPSISA Conduct open mine pit surveying

This unit of competency could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function, for example CPPSIS6021A Conduct open mine pit surveying.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of

conducting a collection and validation process based on thorough assessment of all relevant considerations

accessing and interpreting design information to identify the components to be measured and monitored

documenting and reporting action taken

managing contingencies

performing measurements

planning resources

reducing and manipulating spatial data

recording and reporting nonconformity aspects

knowledge of underground mining operations

Specific resources for assessment

Resource implications for assessment include access to

assessment instruments including personal planner and assessment record book

assignment instructions work plans and schedules policy documents and duty statements

registered training provider of assessment services

relevant guidelines regulations and codes of practice

suitable venue and equipment

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Context of assessment

Holistic based on the performance criteria evidence guide range statement and required skills and knowledge

Method of assessment

Demonstrated over a period of time and observed by the assessor or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment

Demonstrated competency in a range of situations that may include customerworkplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace

Obtained by observing activities in the field and reviewing induction information If this is not practicable observation in realistic simulated environments may be substituted

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment requires that the clients objectives and industry expectations are met If the clients objectives are narrowly defined or not representative of industry needs it may be necessary to refer to portfolio case studies of a variety of surveying and spatial information services requirements to assess competency

Oral questioning or written assessment and hypothetical situations scenarios may be used to assess underpinning knowledge in assessment situations where the candidate is offered a preference between oral questioning or written assessment questions are to be identical

Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors team leaders or specialist training staff

All practical demonstration must adhere to the safety and environmental regulations relevant to each State or Territory

Where assessment is for the purpose of recognition recognition of current competencies RCC or recognition of prior learning RPL the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge

Assessment processes will be appropriate to the language and literacy levels of the candidate and any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed

Organisational priorities may include:

Project specifications may include:

Relevant personnel may include:

Mine access, layout, development and provision of services may include:

Organisational guidelines may include:

OHS may include:

Development of headings in underground mining operationsmay include:

Project objectives may include:

Underground mining methods may include:

Rock stability and ground support may include:

Loading and haulage requirements for underground mines may include:

Mine ventilation requirements may include:

Mining regulations may include:

Safety requirements may include:

Legislation may include:

Company policy may include:

Equipment may include:

Manufacturer specifications may include:

Constraints may include:

Principal work activities may include:

Client requirements refer to description of outputs and may be contained in:

Time available may involve estimates for time duration of project, including:

Project management mechanisms may include:

Client may include:

Stakeholders may include:

Risk management may include:

Legal and statutory standards may include:

Contingencies may include:

Measurements may include use of:

Quality assurance processes may include:

Required documentation may include: