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, organisational and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Personal Protective Equipment may include:
rubber gloves
rubber boots
safety boots
goggles/face shield
PVC overalls and apron
heat jacket
spats
hearing protection
respirator
clean are supply equipment
Pre-start checks may include:
availability of equipment
detection of conditions that are unusual
job requirements
personnel availability
levels
communications
Environmental issues may include:
drainage
dust (dump)
emissions
flora and fauna
hazardous chemicals
noise
recycling
run-off/spills
waste management and disposal
water quality
Plant and equipment may include:
distribution control system (DCS)
motors/pumps and pumping systems
hydraulic systems and equipment
conveyors and conveyor systems
compressors and compressed air systems
pipes and flanges
storage vessels/tanks
valves
heat exchangers
fans and guards
dampers
pulleys
lCUs
drive belts
compressors
burners
gas train
conveyors/conveyor systems
rollers
grates
thickener plant
hand and power tools
hoses (air and water)
scrubbers
gauges and meters
agitators
silos/bins
cranes
screens
feeders
sumps
limit switches
Equipment indicator readings may include:
current
flow
levels
pressure
speed
unusual noises
vibrations
Start-up checks and procedures may include the inspection of:
agitators
cameras and monitoring
interlocks
distribution control system
launders
hydraulic systems
pumps and pumping systems
screen inspections
pipes and flanges
drive belts
valves
visual and audible warning devices and lights
suppression systems
Monitor may include:
blockages and spillages
feed rates
overloads
pressures
power draw
wear and tear
emissions (e.g. cyanide)
levels
temperatures
moisture content
on-stream analysis (OSA)
filtering
corrosion
Maintenance may include:
lubrication
minor adjustments to operational plant
temporary small repairs
cleaning plant, equipment and work area
fixing leaks
adjusting seals
Clean may refer to cleaning methods that may include:
hosing with water
high pressure cleaning
manual removal of build-up
air spear
de-greasing
forced air
suction

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 monitoring and operating auxiliary plant and equipment
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of auxiliary plant and equipment monitoring and operation
working with others to undertake and complete the monitoring and operation of auxiliary plant and equipment that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of auxiliary plant and equipment monitoring and operation 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.
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 to 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 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
consistent achievement of required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete the monitoring and operation of auxiliary plant and equipment
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.