Assessments in the resources and infrastructure industry can be undertaken in a variety of contexts by individual assessors, partnerships involving assessors and technical experts, and teams of assessors.
All RTOs must consult with responsible industry personnel to determine the appropriateness of the assessor for on-the-job assessments at a work site. This is particularly important for mining sites. Specific criteria may exist for assessors who are assessing an employee/candidate for a qualification which is a requirement for the issue of a statutory licence to practice, for example for a shotfirer. In such instances, the RTO must clarify the specific criteria as this requirement may vary between States and/or Territories depending on legislative requirements. (Refer to Requirements for Assessors). The case studies provided show how the requirement to use qualified assessors can be met.
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