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
Plant may include:
mobile plant
bucket wheel/chain excavators
stackers
mobile slew conveyors
hoppers
conveyors
pumps
loading units
bunkers
Permits may include:
written or oral access procedures to mechanical plant
Hazards may include:
HV switchgear
dust and water
power lines
overhead service lines
obstructions
structures
other equipment/vehicles
dangerous material
formation/earthworks/batters
underground services
water
Preventive strategies may include:
locks
tags
barriers
HV isolation gloves for 6.6kV isolation
rubber mat/non-conductive platform
other site prescribed clothing apparel
Coordination may be required with:
control centre
other operators
mobile plant operators
maintenance contractors
shift supervisors
Safety procedures and practices may be contained in:
legislation and regulations
relevant Australian standards
management plans
manager's rules
OHS Policy
code of practice
manufacturer's manuals and instructions
safe working or job procedures
training resources
Immobilisation of potential energy source may include:
protective clothing
non-conductive platform
Safety requirements may also include:
boarding and disembarking procedures
working behind protective barriers
procedures for clearing blocked chutes and excessive spills
procedures covering moving parts
hot machinery
Tagging may be:
individual tagging, group tagging or mass tagging
Authorisation of personnel may vary between sites and may include:
issuing officers
recipients-in-charge

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 isolation and accessing of plant
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient isolation and accessing of plant
working with others to undertake and complete the isolation and accessing of plant that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of the isolation and accessing of plant 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.
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.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work 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 requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete the isolation and accessing of plant
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.