Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the rehabilitation of small mine sites in the metalliferous mining and extractive industry. It includes: establishing the rehabilitation requirements and plan; and rehabilitating the site.
Application of the Unit
This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles, at worksites within:
- Extractive industries
- Metalliferous mining
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Establish rehabilitation requirements and plan |
1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the rehabilitation of small mine sites 1.2. Identify rehabilitation and vegetation removal requirements from recognised rehabilitation standards, environmental requirements, applicable codes and instructions 1.3. Inspect site to determine impact of mining or other operations and specific rehabilitation requirements 1.4. Identify natural water flow/water courses around the site 1.5. Ensure removal of all recoverable equipment no longer required 1.6. Identify specific equipment, materials and operations required to rehabilitate the site 1.7. Identify, address and report hazards associated with the rehabilitation operation 1.8. Determine and plan sequence to minimise rehabilitation time and residual damage to meet environmental care principles, statutory body requirements and applicable OHS and fire safety regulations, policies and precautions |
2. Rehabilitate site |
2.1. Observe and follow OHS procedures, practices, policies, and precautions 2.2. Adhere to site environmental concerns in accordance with relevant national, state, and local legislation and/or regulations 2.3. Select and use equipment and materials for rehabilitation 2.4. Remove abandoned materials and rubbish from site 2.5. Restore surface in accordance with rehabilitation plan 2.6. Remove residual mullock to designated location 2.7. Establish run-off and drainage channels to approximate natural drain lines in accordance with rehabilitation plan 2.8. Maintain communication with other personnel and external authorities to ensure effective rehabilitation of the site |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
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 rehabilitate small mine site:
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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 rehabilitate small mine site:
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Evidence Guide
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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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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:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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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:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues. |
Range Statement
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. |
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Relevant compliance documentation may include: |
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Vegetation may include: |
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Equipment and materials may include: |
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Legislation may include Acts and Regulation dealing with: |
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Rehabilitation plans may include requirements for: |
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Communications may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Conservation and Rehabilitation
Competency field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.