Department of Education and TrainingWestern Australia
RPL Assessment Tool Kit
MNM40305
Certificate IV in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Processing)
First Published 2009
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Acknowledgements
This work has been produced with the assistance of funding provided by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) National Reform Initiative (NRI).
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Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in thisRPL Assessment Kit, no guarantee can be given that all errors and omissions have been excluded.No responsibility for loss occasioned to any person acting or refraining from action as a result of the material in thisRPL Assessment Kit can be accepted by theWestern Australian Department of Education and Training.
MNM40305 –Certificate IV in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Processing)
RPL Assessment Tool Kit
Contents
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Assessment Tool Kit
Overview of the Recognition Process
PART 1
Section 1 – Assessor’s Information
Introduction
Explanation of RPL Documents
Section 2 – List of competencies in this RPL Assessment Kit
Qualification rules
List of competencies in this RPL Assessment Kit
Units of competency covered in this RPL Assessment Kit
Section 3 – Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets
Cluster 1 – Core units
Assessor’s Instructions
Cluster 2 – Mine management
Assessor’s Instructions
Cluster 3 – General management
Assessor’s Instructions
Section 4 – Practical Tasks and Observation Recording Sheets
Practical Tasks
Cluster 1 – Core units
Task 1 – Safety management Participate in organisational safety management
Instructions for the candidate
Instructions for the assessor
Demonstration/observation checklist
Task 2 – Core working procedures Work in accordance with site, safety and
quality requirements
Instructions for the candidate
Instructions for the assessor
Demonstration/observation checklist
Cluster 2 – Mine management
Task 3 – Risk management Participate in workplace risk management
Instructions for the candidate
Instructions for the assessor
Demonstration/observation checklist
Task 4 – Conduct safety and health investigation Conduct a safety and health investigation, using site specific documentation and reporting systems
Instructions for the candidate
Instructions for the assessor
Demonstration/observation checklist
Instructions
Cluster 2 – Mine management and Cluster 3 – General management
Task 5 – Monitoring the workplace Apply, monitor and report on a range of workplace systems and plans
Instructions for the candidate
Instructions for the assessor
Demonstration/observation checklist
Task 6 – Issue work permits according to legal and site requirements
Instructions for the candidate
Instructions for the assessor
Demonstration/observation checklist
Part 2
Section 5 – Candidate Information and Self-Evaluation
What is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)?
The four steps in the RPL assessment process
Candidate Information Form
Candidate Employment History Form
Candidate Self-Evaluation
Cluster 1 – Core units
Cluster 2 – Mine management
Cluster 3 – General management
Section 6 – Supporting Documentation and Third Party Report
Supporting documentation
Third Party Report (Referee testimonial)
Section 7 – Mapping of Assessment Tools
Mapping document for Cluster 1
Mapping document for Cluster 2
Mapping document for Cluster 3
Employability Skills
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RPL Assessment Tool Kit
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Assessment Tool Kit
MNM40305 Certificate IV in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Processing)
This RPL Assessment Kit has been developed by the Western Australian Department of Education and Training, in consultation with industry, as a resource to assist RPL Assessors by providing a set of quality assessment tools which can be used to conduct whole of qualification RPL.This Kit also contains information which can be provided to the candidate.
This kit should be customised to suit the needs of the candidate, employer/industry or Assessor and should reflect the purpose for which it is being used.
It is recommended that prior to using this kit for the first time, and after any modifications or contextualisation, that this assessment kit be validated by the user to ensure it meets the required Australian Qualification Training Framework Standards (AQTF), relevant Training Package requirements and Registered Training Organisation (RTO) policies.
A task-based model for RPL
A process for RPL has been developed that promotes holistic, task-based assessment, and which focuses on relating assessment activities to actual job tasks.The intention of this model is to streamline and simplify recognition processes for prospective candidates.This RPL assessment kit has been developed to support this task-based model.
The focus of the new streamlined holistic assessment process is to focus on demonstrated skills and knowledge and is not reliant on documentary evidence, as the main source of evidence.
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Overview of the Recognition Process
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Section 1 – Assessor’s Information
PART 1
Section 1
Assessor’s Information
It is important that you complete both Steps 2 (Interview/Questioning) and 3 (Practical Assessment) when completing RPL Assessment using this kit.
The RPL process is a streamlined process which does not rely solely on documentary evidence. It uses a combination of questioning, practical assessment and supporting evidence to provide evidence of candidate competence.
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Introduction
Welcome to the MNM40305 Certificate IV in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Processing).
This RPL Assessment Tool Kit contains nine(14) units of competency required for the award of this qualification.
It is simply set out, with a covering comprehensive list of instructions at the front of each document, as well as covering instructions for each step of the process, as found in the notes for the Assessor, and notes for the candidate.
Included in this pack are documents as follows:
- Explanation of RPL Documents
- Assessor Information
- Units of Competency Separated Into Clusters
- Tool Kits for each cluster, in order:
○Interview Question Bank
○Practical Tasks and Recording Documents
- Candidate Information
○Candidate Self-Evaluation (incorporating Third Party Verification)
- Mapping Documents (including Dimensions of Competency) for all three clusters
Explanation of RPL Documents
a)Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets(Section 3): The interview question bank is the second stage of the process, in which the Assessor and the candidate confirm the knowledge by discussing a series of questions.Each of these questions includes a series of Key Points, which may assist the Assessor in guiding the discussions.
b)Demonstration/Observation Tasks(Section 4): These tools are designed to guide the Assessor and candidate through a workplace observation, proving the candidate’s ability to conduct the specific tasks and skills required for recognition of competency in the particular area.
c)Self-Evaluation (Section 5): This document is for the candidate to assess their suitability for RPL process, by asking them to consider each of the points and assessing their ability against the task.It has been broken into smaller skill groups, clustering like activities together to enable ease of completion.It is then reinforced by the candidate’s supervisor’s comments, both against tasks and as a summary for each group.This serves as third party validation of the candidate’s claims.
d)Third Party Report and Supporting Documentation (Section 6):The third party verification report is provided for referees, for example the supervisor, to confirm the candidate’s skills and experience in the qualification/occupation. This is particularly useful in addressing Employability Skill requirements. It is imported to note that third party reports are not always available and that assessors are recommended to use their professional judgement to determine if this is a requirement.
List of suggested supporting documentation: A list of suggested industry specific evidence or supporting documentation (in addition to the generic documentation) is provided to assist the candidate in collecting evidence to support their application.
e)Mapping Document(Section 7): This tool demonstrates how each of the documents reflects the units of competency in the particular cluster.
Employability skills: This qualification has embedded employability skills.The interview and demonstration/observation tasks have been mapped against the employability skills for this qualification, to assist the Assessor in identifying the target areas.
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Section 2 – List of Competencies in this RPL Assessment Kit
Section 2
List of competencies
in this
RPL Assessment Kit
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Qualification rules
MNM40305 Certificate IV in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Processing)
The following information has been extracted from MNM05 Metalliferous Mining Training Package published by ANTA, 2005:
Requirements
Successful completion of a total of fourteen (14) units of competency made up of:
- nine (9) mandatory units of competency (found in clusters 1 and 2), and
- five (5) elective units(drawn from the elective units listed in the package)
Note:
The candidate may choose to attain only three (3) of the electives in this tool kit, and may select two (2) other units from elsewhere in the Metalliferous Mining Training Package.
Should different elective units be selected then the Assessor will need to develop suitable assessment tools to complete the selected units
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List of competencies in this RPL Assessment Kit
This section identifies the core units, electives and any other options as identified in the packaging guidelines for this qualification.
As a result of consultation with industry representatives, these units have been grouped into clusters that represent the way work is undertaken in the Metalliferous Mining Operations (Processing) field.
Units of competency covered in this RPL Assessment Kit
Cluster 1: Core Units
Unit Code / Unit Title / Core/ElectiveMNMC201A / Work Safely / Core
MNMC202A / Communicate in the Workplace / Core
MNMC203A / Contribute to Quality Work Outcomes / Core
BSBCMN215A / Participate in Environmental Work Practices / Core
Cluster 2: Mine Management
MNMMSU401A / Apply, Monitor, Rectify and Report statutory/legal compliance systems / CoreMNMMSU409A / Apply and monitor Mine Emergency Preparedness and Response systems / Core
MMNM325A / Apply Risk Management Processes / Core
MNMG326A / Conduct Safety and Health Investigations / Core
MNMG327A / Communicate Information / Core
BSBCMN411A / Monitor a Safe Workplace / Elective
Cluster 3: General Management
BSBCMN402A / Develop Work Priorities / ElectivePMAPER300C / Issue Work Permits / Elective
BSBFLM406B / Implement Workplace Information System / Elective
BSBFLM405B / Implement Operational Plan / Elective
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Section 3 – Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets
Section 3
Interview Question Bank
and Recording Sheets
This section contains questions the assessor may ask the candidate while documenting their conversation during the RPL interview.
Assessor’s Instructions
It is not intended that every question for each competency be asked or discussed during the conversation, only questions related to those competencies that the initial documentary review has failed to fully address are required.
Each question provides Key Points to look for in the candidate’s responses. You may wish to use these key points to formulate questions of your own, contextualise, or rephrase the suggested questions to suit the candidate’s particular work situation.
On the Recording Sheets place a tick next to each key point as it is addressed by the candidate during the conversation. By doing this you are recording what you have heard the candidate say during the interview.
Use the comments section next to each question to provide further details about the context of the discussion or other key points and examples the candidate has discussed that may be relevant in confirming competency.
It is important to remember that the notes taken during the questioning interview are important evidence and should be retained as part of the candidate’s assessment records.
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Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets
Cluster 1 – Core units
Assessor’s Instructions
The interview should allow the candidate to confirm their knowledge as identified by their Self-Evaluation against relevant units of competency. The Assessor may use these questions to guide the interview ensuring that the candidate addresses the key points identified for each question.
These key points exist as a guide only, and the Assessor is encouraged to expand on them where necessary to satisfy depth of underpinning knowledge and skills.
It is recommended that the interview be conducted in the workplace, allowing the candidate access to documents, equipment etc to support their statements.
Record of interview
Candidate’s nameAssessor’s name
How/where was the interview conducted? / Interview only
At an RTO’s premisesName: ______
In the workplaceName:______
Cluster 1 – Core units
Candidate’s name
Units of competencyMNMC201A Work safely
MNMC202A Communicate in the workplace
MNMC203A Contribute to quality work outcomes
BSBCMN215A Participate in environmental work practices / Yes / No / Assessor’s comments
- Explain some of the government regulations that your site must comply with.
a)Where do you access these from?
Key Points:On local intranet, internet, hard copies in supervisor’s office etc. / /
- Where do you access your site polices and procedures?
a)Explain 3 polices that your site has and how they apply to your work.
Key Points: Fitness for work, Drug and Alcohol, PPE, Safety etc.
Key Points: Specific points on how they conduct themselves relevant to the policy and their specific job task. / /
b)Explain 3 procedures you have been trained in?
Key Points: Isolation and Tagging, Pump changes, Confined Space Entry, JSA, Incident reporting etc. / /
c)How do you apply this information into your work plan and work completion targets?
Key Points:Allocating sufficient time, resources etc to incorporate these into job completion / /
- If an incident or an accident occurred in your area:
Key Points: Assist, report incident, inform supervisor, call for help or medical if required / /
b)Who do you report the incident/accident to?
Key Points: Supervisor, person in charge of scene/work site, Warden / /
c)Show what documentation you use.
Key Points: Candidate provide a completed site incident reporting sheet or like document. / /
d)Explain why you should report these events.
Key Points: Improvement to system/process that incurred the incident, prevent from recurring, duty of care / /
- If you spotted a broken pipe and the product was spilling onto the ground:
Key Points: identify and stop the source IF SAFE TO DO SO, contain spill, report incident. / /
b)Who do you report this to?
Key Points: Supervisor, environmental department, other like authorities / /
c)What document/s do you use?
Key Points: Incident report (candidate to provide copy) / /
d)How do you know that the concern has been rectified?
Key Points: Instruction from supervisor, notification from maintenance, other similar communication. / /
e)Where are the documents stored once issue has been rectified?
Key Points: Areas such as shift coordinator’s office, environment department etc. / /
- Explain and demonstrate the safe lifting techniques you would use for manual and/or automated lifting.
- What documentation and information do you need to access when conducting shift changeover? Provide and explain your shift handover notes.
a)Where would you find this in your workplace?
Key Points: Handover book or sheet, reports, intranet/email etc. / /
- What types of warning alarms are there in your work area?
a)Explain their purpose and how you would recognise them.
Key Points: To notify all personnel throughout the work area, specific details relevant to site. / /
- If the emergency alarm in your workplace sounded what actions would you take?
a)Where do you assemble?
Key Points: In accordance with muster plan (ask candidate to identify this for their site.) / /
b)What is your emergency response plan and procedure?
Key Points Ensure candidate refers to site policy. / /
- How many emergency escape routes are there in your area?
a)Describe or draw the sign that identifies these?