ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Identify and evaluate the criteria to establish mine closure management systems

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to establishing and maintaining mine closure management systems

1.2. Identify, collect, access and interpret mine survey data, in accordance with statutory and site requirements

1.3. Access the mine environmental management system, and identify and interpret information related to mine closure

1.4. Identify, evaluate and record historical information relating to the mine site

1.5. Identify, assess and interpret all possible mining structure failure modes relevant to the mine site

1.6. Identify and record necessary resources required for mine closure

2. Identify and evaluate hazards and risks for mine closure

2.1. Identify existing and potential hazards and confirm identification in accordance with environmental legislation, code of practice and trends identified from the environmental management system

2.2. Analyse the risks associated with mine closure

2.3. Identify and assess the limitations and controls applying to mine closure

3. Identify and evaluate geological and geotechnical information for mine closure

3.1. Identify and evaluate geological structures

3.2. Identify and evaluate hydrogeological features

3.3. Identify and evaluate strata characteristics

3.4. Identify and evaluate rock types and ore body features and physical properties

3.5. Identify and evaluate stress regimes

4. Identify and evaluate mining engineering principles and practices

4.1. Identify and evaluate mining system types and methods

4.2. Identify stable mining structures and slope stability from engineering analysis

4.3. Identify and evaluate mining constraints impacting on the stable mining structure and slope stability

4.4. Identify and evaluate equipment requirements, appropriate for the mine closure

5. Establish the mine closure system

5.1. Design and establish the legislative, statutory, legal and site requirements on mine closure

5.2. Design and establish the mine environmental management system for mine closure

5.3. Design and establish the hazards and risk management systems for mine closure

5.4. Design and complete closure system documentation

6. Audit and review the effectiveness of the mine closure system

6.1. Audit the legislative, statutory, legal and site requirements on mine closure for compliance

6.2. Audit the mine environmental management system for mine closure for legal and site compliance

6.3. Audit the hazards and risk management systems for mine closure for compliance with site requirements

6.4. Audit monitoring systems for compliance with statutory and site standards

6.5. Audit recording systems for compliance with site requirements

6.6. Identify and assess future mine closure requirements and standards and incorporate into future planning procedures

6.7. Establish procedures for response to instances of non-compliance or other discrepancies/deficiencies revealed by audit

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 establish and maintain mine closure management systems:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

read, interpret, apply and communicate technical information, rules, procedures, regulations

read, interpret and apply legislation

access, interpret and apply technical information

access, interpret and apply mine survey information

access and analyse archival and historical information related to the mine

develop and maintain risk management procedures and policies

provide leadership and guidance for group activities

apply effective communication techniques

facilitate and document risk control planning

apply records and document maintenance requirements

apply procedures for monitoring and determining changes to process

explain complex information to superiors/subordinates

provide coaching and mentoring support

adopt communications styles appropriate to listeners and situations, including selecting an appropriate time and place

take a leading role in initiating action and making decisions

listen actively, ask questions, clarify points and rephrase others' statements to check mutual understanding

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 establish and maintain mine closure management systems:

accessing, evaluating and applying data from organisational systems

action planning methods

advanced negotiation skills

advanced written and oral communication methods

community safety control responsibilities

environmental management

geophysical control systems

human resource management

mine operating procedures

organisational goals and objectives

rehabilitation requirements and techniques

reporting and recording procedures

risk control and management systems

safety and health rules, policies, procedures and regulations

statutory and site rules, policies, procedures and regulations

statutory/legal controls

work procedure/instruction writing

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 the establishing and maintenance of mine closure management systems

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the establishing and maintenance of mine closure management systems

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

the identification of viable program options and the selection of programs that best meet the required outcomes

working with others to establish and maintain mine closure management systems

consistent and timely establishing and maintenance of mine closure management 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.

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 civil works environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.

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

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or 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 and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

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

identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required

identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to establish and maintain mine closure management systems

consistent and timely gaining of approval of mine closure management systems

provision of clear, timely required support and advice on the implementation of mine closure management systems

Guidance information for assessment

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

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant compliance documentation may include:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Historical information may include:

caving characteristics

existence of previous workings within the ore body

fill characteristics

hanging wall and footwall technical data

hydrology

mass blasts

over and underlying and adjacent rock formations

permeability of rocks and faults

physical property testing results of rock types

pillar strengths and dimensions

Radon gas content

sedimentology aspects of the mine site relating to subsidence

sulphide dust explosions

underground fissures and water sources

Resources may include:

people

buildings/facilities

finance

equipment

power/energy

technology

Hazard is:

a source of potential harm or a situation with a potential to cause loss

Management must comply with statutory/legal requirements. These may include:

environmental - noise/air/water

safety and health requirements

rehabilitation

quantities

zonings

boundaries

processes

royalties

explosives

dangerous goods

mineral resources or appropriate body

federal/state/local government

harbours and marine

port authority

title searches including:

land ownership

council

lease

by-laws

contamination

wildlife corridors

planning and development:

interpreting and communicating information

business/performance plans

location

tender specifications

communication liaison/public relations

resources

statutory/legal/organisational requirements and control

resource parameters

surveying

technical standards established by industry and/or enterprise

legal issues/processes

planning approvals

Management interaction/negotiation may be with, but is not limited to:

community

contractors

customers

employees

operating managers

project managers

regulatory authorities

safety and health committees/representatives

stakeholders

federal/state/local government

suppliers

tenderers

trainers and training organisations

Risk is:

the chance of something happening that will have an impact upon objectives. It is measured in terms of consequences and likelihood

Geological and hydrogeological information may include:

caving characteristics

direction and competency of faults or inliers

fill characteristics

hanging wall and footwall technical data

induced collapse

intrusions and deformities

over and underlying rock type

permeability of rocks and faults

physical properties

subsidence

sulphide content of ore

underground fissures and water sources

Stress may include:

horizontal and vertical tectonic induced stress

mining induced stress

Mining systems may include:

bord and pillar

cut and fill

sub-level mining

open stoping

panel stoping

bench stoping

Structure controls include to:

competency of fill

competency of ground support

direction of mining

influences of stresses and depth

pillar sizes

production sequencing

size of mine opening

stress regimes and base characteristics

systems of mining

underground opening characteristics

water ingression

Mine design may include in whole or in part:

drives and cross-cuts

fault drivage

fault management

footwall and longwall subsidence

geology

hanging wall and footwall competency requirements

haulages, inclines and declines

legislative and statutory requirements

mining induced stress

modelling

ore grades

over and underlying rock type

partial extraction

pillar extraction

return airways

rises and winzes

roof and floor technical data

sequencing

shaft sinking

shafts and adits

stone drivage

ventilation

Audit is a:

systematic examination against defined criteria to determine whether activities and related results conform to planned arrangement, and whether these arrangements are implemented effectively and are suitable to achieve the organisation's policy and objectives

Monitoring of activities may include:

review of written reports

performance appraisal

auditing procedures