Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to apply the mine occupational health and safety management plan

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures

access interpret and apply technical information

communicate ideas and information

plan and organise activities

prepare and document procedures in a system

apply and monitor mine site procedures and systems

apply risk management processes and techniques

conduct enquiriesinvestigations and prepare reports

access evaluate and apply data from monitoring systems and equipment plant

work with others and in teams

identify health amp hygiene training needs

apply review and audit processes and techniques

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used This includes knowledge of the following as required to apply the mine occupational health and safety management plan

legislative and industry OHS standards and compliance requirements

appropriate work processes

appropriate health and hygiene standards

hazard identification and risk management

observation and inspection methods

potential impacts of drug and substance abuse on fitness for work

personal protective equipment and measures

manual handling codes and practices

mine hazards associated with

hazardous substances dusts noise vibration

the mining processes

explosives where used

highwalllowwall failure and water ingress

mining equipment and haul roads

emergency procedures

plant isolation techniques

conventional signage techniques

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

Overview of assessment

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following

knowledge of the requirements procedures and instructions for applying mine occupational health and safety management plan

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient application of mine occupational health and safety management plans

working with others to plan prepare and apply mine occupational health and safety management plans

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in applying mine occupational health and safety management plans

evidence of the consistent successful application of the mine occupational health and safety management plan

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant For example language literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances

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

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

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods

written andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

working with others to plan prepare and apply mine occupational health and safety management plans

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the application of the mine occupational health and safety management plan

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues

may include:

Occupational Health & Safety Plan and system:

Resources and materials may include:

Hazard is defined as:

Training may include:

Major hazards in mines may include:

Controls for hazards may include:

Risk is defined as:

Safety, health and hygiene risks may include those resulting from:

Incident is:

Records of injury, incidents, health and hygiene issues may include: