ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare for operations

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity

1.2. Plan and prepare work

1.3. Receive, interpret and clarify shift change over details

1.4. Select appropriate personal protective equipment

1.5. Select appropriate type of equipment, safety equipment and ground control materials according to job type, work plan and site conditions

1.6. Arrange for delivery of ground support materials to site

1.7. Inspect and assess site conditions to determine if scaling is required and take action

1.8. Conduct equipment pre-start checks to ensure equipment is ready for operation

1.9. Identify, address and report potential risks and hazards

1.10. Inspect and assess appropriateness of ground control mechanism/plan to ensure safety of site

1.11. Use approved dust suppression and extraction equipment and/or methods

2. Install ground support

2.1. Assemble and install reinforcement components according to ground control plan

2.2. Install reinforcement components with appropriate fixative

2.3. Install reinforcement components following contour of ground and according to ground conditions

2.4. Tension external reinforcement components according to ground control conditions

3. Conduct housekeeping activities

3.1. Complete all required documentation clearly, concisely and on time

3.2. Clean equipment to maintain condition and ensure safe and efficient operations

3.3. Pass on end-of-shift information to oncoming shift

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 install ground support:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for the installation of ground support

identify hazards

monitor operations

organise work tasks

report defects

perform troubleshooting

use hand and power tools

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 install ground support:

environmental procedures

equipment safety requirements

geological and technical data (basic)

ground control characteristics and applications

hazardous substances (handling and transport)

inspection procedures

isolation procedures

manufacturer's specifications

operational procedures and checks

working at heights

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 installing ground support

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of ground support installation

working with others to undertake and complete the installation of ground support that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of ground support installation that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

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 to 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 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 requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the ground support installation

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, organisational and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Equipment may include:

power tools and hand tools

bolt cutters

lifting and handling equipment

lighting

support vehicles

recommended/required PPE

Dust suppression and extraction equipment and/or methods may include:

mobile/fixed sprays

screens (vent doors, vent blinds)

use of water trucks

ventilation bags operational

watering down site

hoses

portable air fan (air mover)

Reinforcement components may include:

ground anchors

rock-bolts

expansion shells

plates

nuts and washers

other approved components used for ground control

butterfly bars

plates

rope

steep straps

wire

Fixatives may include:

point anchors

cement grout/resin

friction bolts

expansion

chemical anchor

Site conditions may include:

accessibility

amount of scale

ground conditions(e.g. dry, wet)

ground stability (e.g. broken, blocky, flaky, stable, compacted)

location of water table

slope of working surface

ventilation characteristics (e.g. fumes, dust)

visibility