Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

RIIEGS202E Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct field work

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIEGS202E - Conduct field work
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct field work in metalliferous mining. It prepares individuals to design, plot and lay out grids, read and use maps and locate mining tenement marks.It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under supervision to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures.Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:

include access to:

personal protective equipment

surveying equipment

Global Positioning System (GPS)

other equipment required to conduct field work

be conducted in a safe environment; and,

be assessed in the context of this sector's work environment; and,

be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures and processes directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances.

Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated work environment* provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must be able to clearly demonstrate current and relevant industry knowledge and experience to satisfy the mandatory regulatory standards as set out in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/Australian Quality Training Framework mandatory requirements for assessors current at the time of assessment and any relevant licensing and certification requirements. This includes:

vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed

current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided

current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training and assessment

formal relevant qualifications in training and assessment

having knowledge of and/or experience using the latest techniques and processes

possessing the required level of RII training product knowledge

having an understanding and knowledge of legislation and regulations relevant to the industry and to employment and workplaces

demonstrating the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence outlined in this unit of competency, and

the minimum years of current** work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below in an industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit.

It is also acceptable for the appropriately qualified assessor to work with an industry expert to conduct assessment together and for the industry expert to be involved in the assessment judgement. The industry expert must have current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided. This means the industry subject matter expert must demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed:

Industry sector

AQF indicator level***

Required assessor or industry subject matter expert experience

Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Infrastructure

1

1 year

2

2 years

Drilling, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying), Metalliferous Mining and Civil Infrastructure

3-6

3 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.

*Guidance on simulated environments has been stipulated in the RII Companion Volume Implementation Guide located on VETNet.

**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 a minimum number of site assessments as determined by the relevant industry sector, across various locations.

*** While a unit of competency does not have an AQF level, where a unit is being delivered outside of a qualification the first numeric character in the unit code should be considered as the AQF indicator level for assessment purposes.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan and prepare to conduct field work
  • Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
  • Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation required for conducting field work and confirm work activity is compliant
  • Identify and minimise environmental issues and potential hazards, and assess and address risks within scope of own role and according to workplace procedures
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
  • Carry out surveys using required survey equipment
  • Conduct reconnaissance survey of the field
  • Locate reference pegs where available
       
Element: Design, plot and lay out a grid
  • Design a grid from supplied information according to workplace procedures and task requirements
  • Plot grid to scale according to workplace procedures
  • Mark baseline and grid datum mark-up pegs with eastings and northings
  • Lay out grid using plotting techniques
  • Identify the sources of maps
  • Identify the types and features of maps used for mineral exploration fieldwork
  • Maintain map storage system
  • Calculate scales and distances between points
  • Calculate bearings relative to true, magnetic, grid and local north
       
Element: Locate mining tenement marks
  • Obtain maps of mining tenement from supervising geologist
  • Mark out or locate drill hole or sample collection point locations as per map coordinates using Global Positioning System (GPS)
       


Evidence Required

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.

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

conduct field work on at least two occasions, including:

conducting surveys

designing and plotting grids

calculating scales and distances between points

marking out, locating and maintaining mining tenement marks.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply documentation required for conducting field work

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for conducting field work, including:

identifying and using surveying instruments

using field testing and measurement instruments/equipment

identifying and applying plotting techniques.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

key policies, procedures and requirements for conducting field work, including those for:

collecting and analysing data

field surveillance

reading maps

calculating scales, distances and bearings

mining tenement

laying out grids

operating GPS and functions

waypoint generation

datum conversion

Australian Map Grid (AMG) and latitude and longitude

track logging

key factors affecting work activities described in performance evidence above, including:

types and functions of GPS and Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS)

satellite coverage

plotting techniques

types and features of maps

mining field work team roles and objectives.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements 
Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation required for conducting field work and confirm work activity is compliant 
Identify and minimise environmental issues and potential hazards, and assess and address risks within scope of own role and according to workplace procedures 
Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities 
Carry out surveys using required survey equipment 
Conduct reconnaissance survey of the field 
Locate reference pegs where available 
Design a grid from supplied information according to workplace procedures and task requirements 
Plot grid to scale according to workplace procedures 
Mark baseline and grid datum mark-up pegs with eastings and northings 
Lay out grid using plotting techniques 
Identify the sources of maps 
Identify the types and features of maps used for mineral exploration fieldwork 
Maintain map storage system 
Calculate scales and distances between points 
Calculate bearings relative to true, magnetic, grid and local north 
Obtain maps of mining tenement from supervising geologist 
Mark out or locate drill hole or sample collection point locations as per map coordinates using Global Positioning System (GPS) 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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