Assessment Requirements for RIIWBP203E Monitor tailings dam environments

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Assessment Requirements for RIIWBP203E Monitor tailings dam environments

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version first released with RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Version 7.0.

Performance Evidence

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

monitor the tailings dam environment on at least two occasions, including:

visually checking and maintaining written records of flora and fauna

identifying, assessing, addressing and reporting environmental issues, risks and hazards

identifying, checking and monitoring dam wall characteristics and signs of seepage

checking and recording quantity of water in dam, water table depth and quality.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient monitoring of the tailings dam environment, including:

selecting and using the required tools and equipment

identifying and following safety and emergency procedures

identifying, assessing, recording and reporting environmental issues

identifying and applying lifting techniques, including manual, crane and load lifting techniques

isolating plant and equipment

work effectively with others to monitor tailings dam environments that meets the required outcomes, including:

using a range of communication techniques to convey information to others

maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures.

Knowledge Evidence

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:

legislative requirements relating to monitoring tailings dam environments

policies, procedures and documentation required to monitor tailings dam environments, including those relating to:

catchment and dam procedures

environmental protection

disposal and recycling of material

hazard, incident and emergency response

metallurgical, geotechnical and basic technical data

personal protective equipment

rescuing wildlife and sustaining life

security, site and spillage procedures

site operational, quality and communication requirements

site product characteristics

site requirements

work health and safety

work instructions

workplace recording and reporting requirements

principles and techniques required to monitor tailings dam environments, including:

assessing the integrity of the dam wall

assessing the status of flora and fauna

handling hazardous goods

interpreting surveys maps and data

pumping systems techniques

types and characteristics of plant and equipment required to monitor tailings dam environments, including:

emergency procedures

isolation and shutdown procedures

operational procedures

manufacturer specifications

pre-start, start-up and operating procedures

repair and maintenance procedures

technical capabilities and limitations.

Assessment Conditions

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

include access to:

personal protective equipment

equipment required to treat and dispose of rejects and tailings

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 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.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=88a61002-9a21-4386-aaf8-69c76e675272