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.
Compliance documentation may include:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
operational requirements
budget requirements
risk management
statutory compliance
development approval, mining licenses (or equivalent), which may include:
OHS
environmental
quality
purchasing
contract management
administration (including records and reports)
common law
dangerous goods
development of training policies/programs to aid compliance
industrial relations
industry licensing
local government
Mines Act
navigation
planning and assessment
trade practices
waterways
weights and measures
workers compensation/WorkCover
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Stakeholders may include:
regulatory authorities
tenders
operating managers
project managers
contractors
employees
community
suppliers
customers
Resources may include:
people
buildings/facilities
finance
equipment
power/energy
technology
information
Evaluation may include:
cost-benefit analysis
pay-back period
discounted cash flow and net present value

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 establishing and evaluating operational performance management systems
implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient establishment and evaluation of operational performance management systems
the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes
the identification of viable options and the selection of operational performance management systems that best meet the required outcomes
working with others to undertake and complete the establishment and evaluation of operational performance management systems
consistent successful establishment and evaluation of operational performance management systems
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.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.
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 should sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
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 applications using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge to apply in undertaking of the establishment and evaluation of operational performance management systems
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes
identification of viable options and the selection of operational performance management systems that best meet the required outcomes
consistent achievement of required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete the establishment and evaluation of operational performance management systems
provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the establishment and evaluation of operational performance management systems
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.