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
Fixed plant may include:
crushers
screens
conveyors
feeders
coal or waste handling systems
Infrastructure may include:
roads and railways
dams
fencing
stockpile/product bays
salvage area
reticulation systems
car park
communications
power supply
tailings
buildings, including:
ablutions
amenities
change room
chemical stores
control rooms
dangerous goods store
explosives magazines
First Aid
fuel storage
laboratory
mines rescue station
offices
oil store
power station
supply stores
tyre stores
weighbridge
workshops
Hazard is defined as:
a source of potential harm or a situation with a potential to cause loss
Risk is defined as:
the chance of something happening that will have an impact upon objectives. It is measured in terms of consequences and likelihood
Emergency response systems may include:
designated escape ways
evacuation procedures
alarm systems
guidance systems
emergency communication systems
self-aided escape apparatus
rescue capability
Audit is defined as:
a systematic examination against defined criteria to determine whether activities and related results conform to planned arrangement, and whether these arrangements are implemented effectively and are suitable to achieve the organisation policy and objectives
Reporting and recording systems include site requirements and may include:
phones
radios
computer systems
verbal and written
Standard operating procedures (SOP) are also known as:
safe working procedures, safe operating procedures and standard working procedures
Safety systems may include:
legislation (legal requirements)
location
site layout
purpose
environmental control (spontaneous combustion, gas, noise, water, heat, dust)
protection systems (guarding, fire protection and suppression, electricity, lightning arresters, ventilation in explosives magazines and earthing)
Specifications may include:
performance requirements
costs
dimensions
capacity
OHS requirements
training requirements
key selection criteria

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 to implement mine fixed plant and infrastructure systems
implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient implementation of mine fixed plant and infrastructure 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 options that best meet the required outcomes
working with others to implement mine fixed plant and infrastructure systems
consistent successful implementing of mine fixed plant and infrastructure 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.
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 a civil works 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 procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the 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 options that best meet the required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to implement mine fixed plant and infrastructure systems
provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the applying the mine fixed plant and infrastructure systems
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.