Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Relevant compliance documentation
may include:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
code of practice
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Work instructions may come from briefings, handovers, and work orders and may include:
nature and scope of tasks
achievement targets
operational conditions
obtaining permits required
site layout
out of bounds areas
worksite inspection requirements
lighting conditions
plant or equipment defects
hazards and potential hazards
coordination requirements or issues
site speed limits
working safely around overhead powerlines
working safely near bench face or similar risk area
Dewatering plan may include:
identification of required pump type and capacity
identification of pump locations
discharge points and routes configuration
layout and resources required for lines and fittings
obtaining and transportation of equipment/plant and materials to the appropriate sites
identification and satisfaction of environmental requirements
site lighting
other human and materials resources issues
Resources may include:
personnel
pumps
vehicles
equipment
materials
Equipment may include:
sumps
valves
pipes
hoses
hand tools
clamps
suction and delivery lines
holding tanks
machinery including:
load haul dump
multipurpose vehicles
pipe installers
power sources including:
electric
air
hydraulic
gravity feed
syphons
Sump and pad preparation may include:
site lighting
access roads
security arrangements
service lines
Pump types may include:
centrifugal and positive displacement, including submersible
piston
diaphragm
wheel mounted
pontoon mounted
skid mounted
self contained with hose wheel
Lines may be:
intake
delivery
metal
PVC and HDPE
Canvas (lay flat)
Other materials
Coordination with others may include:
mobile plant operators
processing plant operators
maintenance personnel
Changing work conditions may include:
weather conditions
day and night

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.
Overview of assessment

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:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for conducting dewatering activities in surface operations
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient conducting of dewatering activities in surface operations
working with others to undertake and complete dewatering activities in surface operations that meet all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of dewatering activities in surface operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
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:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete dewatering activities in surface operations
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.