Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to establish and maintain mine services systems

access interpret and apply technical information

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures for establishment and maintenance of mine services systems

sitelegislative requirements

records and reports

briefings and handover details

apply the principles of mine design

assess the risks and consequences attached to mine services systems and equipment

plan and coordinate work

identify training needs related to mine services systems

interpret and apply manufacturers instructions

conduct maintenance surveys

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used This includes knowledge of the following as required to establish and maintain mine services systems

audit review processes and techniques

computer based systems

emergency response and disaster planning processes and techniques

fire fighting systems and precautions

legislative and site specific requirements for mine services including

mine plans

electrical distribution

ventilation

compressed air

electricalmechanical equipment

inspection requirements

environmental management

communication

emergency procedures

risk management

recording and reporting

mines rescue

OHS

manufacturers instructions

standard work procedures

training

maintenance surveys

mine design relating to mine services systems

mine operating procedures including those applying to transport systems conveyor systems systems of mining ventilation system gas management and mine water management

power sources including electrical hydraulic compressed air diesel

safety design features for maintenance of mine services systems

safety design features of mine services systems

stores systems

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 establishment and maintenance of mine services systems

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient establishment and maintenance of mine services systems

the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

the identification of viable options and the selection of methods for the establishment and maintenance of mine services systems that best meet the required outcomes

working with others to establish and maintain mine services systems

consistent successful establishment and maintenance of mine services systems

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

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

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 should sensitively accommodate cultural diversity

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

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 to apply in undertaking the establishment and maintenance of mine services systems

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

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

identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

identification of viable options and the selection of methods for the establishment and maintenance of mine services systems that best meet the required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

working with others to undertake and complete the establishment and maintenance of mine services systems

provision of clear and timely support and advice on the establishment and maintenance of mine services systems

Guidance information for assessment

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

Relevant compliance documentation may include:

Mine services systems may include:

Mine services may include:

Specification may include:

Reticulation may include:

Emergency response systems may include:

Protection systems may include:

Site documentation may include:

Recording and reporting systems may include:

Support systems may include: