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
Plant and machinery may include:
hydraulic and pneumatic plant
hoisting plant and equipment
extraction plant and machinery
compressors
agitators
conveyors
electric motors
internal combustion engines
generators
ventilation plant, equipment and devices
drilling equipment
equipment guards
Services may include:
water pipes and accessories
compressed air lines and accessories
hydraulic lines and accessories
pneumatic lines and accessories
electric cabling and accessories
communication wires and accessories
Site requirements and procedures may include:
risk management
statutory compliance
development approval, mining licences (or equivalent)
OHS
environmental
quality
purchasing
capital expenditure
contract management
administration (including records and reports)
Relevant parties may include:
contractors
mine personnel
trades people
plant and machinery manufacturers and suppliers
service providers
utilities suppliers
regulatory bodies
safety advisers
Parameters may include:
physical size
operating capacity
other performance criteria
quality criteria
occupational health, safety and environmental features required
compatibility with existing plant and equipment
capital cost limitation
ownership cost
operating cost targets
nominated suppliers
product support requirements
training to be provided by supplier
maximum downtime requirements
Relevant requirements may include:
market considerations
operational considerations
compatibility with existing plant and equipment
capital cost limitations
limitations on downtime
approved suppliers
Coordination may include:
planning activities
setting priorities for activities
establishing liaison channels with other personnel, neighbouring mines, and regulatory bodies
ensuring work and safety requirements are passed to and reinforced with safety, and operational personnel and contractors
Pre-start checks may include:
availability of equipment
detection of conditions that are unusual
fluid levels
job requirements
plant and machinery inspections
personnel availability
equipment status

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 installing and commissioning plant, machinery and services
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient installation and commissioning of plant, machinery and services
working with others to install and commission plant, machinery and services that meet all of the required outcomes
consistent timely installation and commissioning of plant, machinery and services 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 install and commission small mine plant, machinery and services
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.