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
Types of coal may include:
seam
calorific value
size
moisture content
percentage ash
sulphur content
coking
steam
Work requirements may include:
shift briefings
handover details
work orders
consideration of the previous shift report
end product specifications
production results, including tonnages and output tonnages
set points for densities
levels
pressures
breakdown details
availability and location of coal by type
seam
blend
defects, including faults in plant/equipment
maintenance requirement
water availability
charts
print-outs
logs
amp readings
thickener
tailings
roll stocks
Safety information and procedures may be contained in:
legislation and regulations
relevant Australian standards
management plans
OHS policy
code of practice
manufacturer's instructions
safe working procedures (or equivalent)
Process equipment and plant may include:
crushers
stackers
feeders
reclaimers
drums
samplers
conveyors
pumps and screens
sieve bends
chutes
launders
gates
compressors
magnetic separators
filters
centrifuge
flotation cells
agitators
elevator
thickeners
blowers
breakers
magnets
belts
feeders
jigs
cyclones
Processes to be controlled may include:
sampling
crushing
screening
jigging
flotation
magnetite recovery
dense media separation
fines recovery
centrifuging
settling and structuring
effluent treatment
Monitoring may include:
ash level
moisture content
size
yield
plant availability
product stock pile
bin capacity
reject percentages
sump levels
density control
Recording and reporting may include:
control room log
computer reports
accident/incident reports
check sheets
pre-shift equipment reports
defect reports
tags
work orders
Shift reports may include:
plant downages
downtime
maintenance requirements
quality information
Information may be transmitted by:
2-way radio
telephone
PA
verbal
CB
written
computer monitor
printouts
Faults may be identified by:
alarms
indicator lights
amp gauges
computer monitor
camera monitor
visual inspection

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 the monitoring of coal preparation plant operations
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of coal preparation plant operations monitoring
working with others to undertake and complete the monitoring of coal preparation plant operations in a way that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of coal preparation plant operations monitoring 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 of coal preparation plant operations
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.