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 requirements will be in the form of:
work plans (hatch loading plans)
shift briefings
handover details
work orders
Shift details may include:
nature and scope of the work
working conditions
production targets
defects on equipment
hazards and potential hazards
coordination requirements/issues
Information required may include:
grade and ore type
hatch loading plans
position on wharf
weather conditions
tidal movements
ship movement
ship structure and potential hazards for boom collision
Safety information and procedures are contained in:
site-specific safety processes and documentation such as JSAs
Coordination activities may include:
communication with Control, Maintenance personnel, Supervision, Process Control Officer, Mobile Operators, shipping officer, representative on the ship (ship's master) etc
monitoring operation of ship loader ensuring that it does not collide with other equipment (anti-collision systems active)
Ship loader functions include:
Conveyor start & stop
Long travel
Slewing (left & right)
Luffing (up & down)
Hazardous and emergency situations may include:
emergency evacuation procedure
heat
vehicle movement on wharf
wet weather operation or cyclones
electrical start-up and shutdown of equipment
loss of electrical supply
electrical fires
windy and dusty conditions
chute cleaning
working in close proximity to moving equipment and parts
boom collision with ship structures
Reporting may include:
accident/incident reports
pre-start equipment reports/defect reports
hatch loading reports
entry of data into computer systems
tagging

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 ship loader operations
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of ship loader operations
working with others to undertake and complete ship loader operations that meet all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of ship loader operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meet 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 ship loader operations
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.