Elements and Performance Criteria

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
Personnel may include
rail operations
plant operators
plant control
Communication methods may include
two way radios
hand signals
underground cap lamp signals
team briefing
shift changeover meeting
Levelsmust include
ground
barrel
trunnion
vault
apron
Personal Protective Equipment may include:
safety boots
goggles/face shield
hearing protection
Pre-start checks may include:
availability of equipment
detection of conditions that are unusual
job requirements
personnel availability
levels
communications
Environmental issues may include:
dust (dump)
emissions
noise
run-off/spills
waste management and disposal
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
fans and guards
conveyors/conveyor systems
rollers
grates
hoses (air and water)
scrubbers
gauges and meters
feeders
sumps
limit switches
car dumpers
car positioner
Equipment indicator readings may include:
levels
speed
unusual noises
vibrations
Computer monitoring
Start-up checks and procedures may include the inspection of:
cameras and monitoring
interlocks
distribution control system
hydraulic systems
pumps and pumping systems
screen inspections
valves
visual and audible warning devices and lights
suppression systems
car positioner
Monitor may include:
blockages and spillages
feed rates
wear and tear
levels
Maintenance may include:
lubrication
minor adjustments to fixed operational plant
assisting with temporary small repairs
cleaning plant, equipment and work area
reporting leaks
reporting seal damage
Clean may refer to cleaning methods that may include:
hosing with water
high pressure cleaning
manual removal of build-up

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 car dumpers
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of car dumper and equipment monitoring and operation
working with others to undertake and complete the monitoring and operation of car dumper and equipment that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of car dumper 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 candidates:
undertaking and completing 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.