UNIT

CPPSIS6021Conduct open pit mine surveys

Release 1Superseded

Modification History

Release 1.

Replaces superseded equivalent CPPSIS6021A Conduct open mine pit surveying.

This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Version 3.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6f3f9672-30e8-4835-b348-205dfcf13d9b

Application

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to conduct open pit mine surveying operations to meet client specifications. The unit covers project management activities relating to scheduling, measuring, recording, monitoring and reporting work progress, organising resources and equipment, and planning for risks and contingencies. The unit also covers presenting schematic models of areas that may have mineral deposits to identify projects, and organising resources and planning to support an open pit mine surveying operation. The unit requires the ability to implement open pit mine surveying operations using specialist equipment to measure identified components of an open pit mine; capture and reduce data; create mine drawings; and comply with standards, legislation and regulations applicable to the mining industry. It requires knowledge of surface mining operations.

The unit supports those who work in a technical management role in an open pit mine environment.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit in some States where mining surveying must be undertaken under the supervision of a registered surveyor. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Unit Sector

Surveying and spatial information services

Range of Conditions

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Appropriate persons must include at least two of the following:

client

colleague

engineer

manager

site personnel

registered or qualified surveyor

supplier.

Required mining methods must include at least two of the following:

developing roads and ramps

drilling

removing interburden

pre-stripping

stockpiles, dumps and safety berms

tailings dams.

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