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
management plans
manager's rules
environmental legislation
OHS policy
code of practice
Australian standards
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Legislation may include Acts and regulations dealing with:
mining safety and health
mine inspection
OHS
explosives
environment
Work briefings may include:
crane equipment to be used
nature and scope of tasks
details of load chart/factors
achievement targets
working conditions
site lighting arrangements
defects on equipment
hazards and potential hazards
coordination requirements/issues
Work preparation may include:
avoidance of hazards
identification of load
identification and selection of lifting equipment
inspection and certification of lifting equipment
management of permits and tags
Specific safety requirements may include:
control and safety of travelling speed
selection and observance of safe working levels and angles
boarding and disembarking procedures
communications
signaling procedures
lifting and carrying hot molten metal
two-crane operations
working safely with mobile plant and equipment
Hazards may include:
facilities
other equipment
dangerous materials
hot metal
Communications may be with:
furnace operators
other cranes
mobile plant operators
supervisors/plant attendants
Signals for load moving are given using methods that may include:
verbal
hand signals to Australian standards
whistles/hooters to Australian standards
two-way radio/telephones
light signals to Australian standards
Lifting operations associated with operational furnaces may include:
lifting and transferring molten metal
pouring pots using two hook techniques
bumping hot molten metal pots to dislodge solidified metal
removal of hot molten metal from furnaces/converters
supply of hot molten metal to furnaces/converters
placing pots under hot molten metal vessels
removing metal accretions from furnaces/converters
pouring molten metal to moulds
Gantry cranes may include:
single girder
double girder
top running
under running
single and double leg
monobox girder
torsional box girder
Operator (operational) maintenance procedures are those established and authorised for the site.

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