Elements and Performance Criteria

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

backfill
dilution material
gangue
mineralised waste
mullock
rehabilitation soils and other materials (clay bands, gravel)
road base
rubbish
sand
secondary material
various grades of ore

animal carcasses (sheep, cows, kangaroos)
cigarette butts
consumables
ear plugs
metal bucket teeth
metal or steel rods
old fencing
old piping
plastic
timber

cyclones
dry
floods
heat
rain
storms (hail, electrical)
strong winds

contractors
drivers
holders of appropriate tickets
inspectors
licensed operators
maintenance staff
personnel authorised by mine management
service personnel
supervisors
tradespersons
visitors

berm
various materials (old tyres, materials, rocks)
windrow

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 maintaining stockpiles
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient maintaining of stockpiles
working with others to maintain stockpiles and meet all of the required outcomes
consistent timely maintenance of stockpiles 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 maintain stockpiles

Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.