ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare for road construction and maintenance

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 personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.5. Select appropriate type of equipment and materials according to job type and specifications to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of work activities

1.6. Perform equipment pre-start checks

1.7. Identify, address and report potential risks and hazards

1.8. Identify, address and report environmental issues

1.9. Adhere to emergency procedures as per site procedures

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

1.11. Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods

1.12. Erect signs or barricades and/or safety provisions

1.13. Ensure area is well ventilated before entry into work area

2. Construct roads

2.1. Prepare road surface and apply road material to meet planned road characteristics and engineering specifications

2.2. Construct road to conform with road design and location as specified by work plan

2.3. Check for and remove contaminants

2.4. Construct drains and water crossing points as appropriate for the removal of run-off and avoid accumulation of excessive water to minimise road damage

2.5. Ensure access ways are clear whilst constructing road

2.6. Organise for excess road material to be removed

2.7. Suppress dust utilising approved method

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

2.9. Pass on end of shift information to oncoming shift

3. Maintain roads

3.1. Maintain condition of roads to meet volume of traffic

3.2. Maintain effective drainage for the removal of excess water and ensure safe hauling surface

4. Conduct housekeeping activities

4.1. Check road ensuring site is serviceable

4.2. Carry out shutdown procedures

4.3. Service and make minor adjustments to equipment

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 construct and maintain underground roads:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for construction and maintenance of underground roads

use dumping techniques

operate, maintain and clean equipment

interpret ground conditions

employ pushing techniques

use hand and power tools

observe driving regulations and rules

use towing methods

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 construct and maintain underground roads:

construction marking

drainage construction methods

drainage methods

dumping procedures

dust suppression techniques

equipment parking

equipment processes, technical capability and limitations

equipment safety requirements

geological and technical data (basic)

hauling procedures

hazardous substances (handling and transport)

isolation procedures

manufacturer's specifications (equipment, materials)

material placement procedures

mining legislation

operational procedures and checks

primary and secondary ventilation

road construction sequence and methods

road rules

road stabilisation

site procedures

site safety requirements

start-up and shutdown procedures

towing procedures

underground procedures

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 constructing and maintaining underground roads

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of underground road construction and maintenance

working with others to undertake and complete the construction and maintenance of underground roads that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of underground road construction and maintenance 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 construction and maintenance of underground roads

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:

compactor

dust suppression equipment

grader

integrated tool carrier

loader

roller

trucks

water trucks

recommended/required PPE

Dust suppression and extraction methods may include:

mobile/fixed sprays

screens (vent doors, vent blinds)

use of water trucks

ventilation bags operational

watering down site

Road material may include:

bitumen

concrete

emulsified oils

gravel

raise borer muck

road base aggregate

sand

select fill

stabilisers and other dust suppressants

Legislation may include Acts and regulation dealing with:

mining safety and health

mine inspection

OHS

explosives

Potential risks and hazards may include:

contaminants (metals, steel rods, vehicles, chemical/physical)

drains

dropper pipes and firing lines

dust

failure to erect barricades and signage

fires

open holes

other equipment and personnel

slippery roads

spillage

unsafe ground

Environmental issues may include:

dust

exhaust emissions

gas emissions

noise

Road may include:

all main travel ways

cross cuts

ore body roads

road

Road surface may include:

fill

flat bedrock

sand

sub-base

Road preparations may include:

clearing

levelling

stripping

Access ways may include:

drives and cross cuts

Drainage may include:

berm

netting

ponds

pumping system

shoulder drains

side drains

sub soil drainage

sumps

T pieces

Checks on road may include:

equipment removed from site

for loose material

relevant personnel notified

surface checks

whether signage and/or barricades have been erected or taken down