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 in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any 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.
Spatial and/or surveying site work may include:
analysis of environment and land
cartographic services
civil engineering
emergency services management
geographic information systems (GIS)
land ownership tenure system
location-based services
global positioning
mapping determination
site analysis
survey marks
sewerage
telecommunications
town planning observation
utility services observation, such as water
water catchment observation.
Appropriate personnel may include:
colleagues
contractors
official representatives
site visitors
staff or employee representatives
supervisors or line managers
suppliers
workplace personnel.
Loading and unloading plans may include:
assignment instructions, work plans and schedules, policy documents and duty statements
information on:
nature of load
size
shape
weight.
Characteristics of the load are identified for operations that include:
carrying
lifting
lowering down
loading and unloading a vehicle
setting down a load.
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances
relevant Australian standards and regulations, including state and territory mass and loading regulations
relevant Australian state and territory environment protection legislation
relevant state, territory and federal OHS legislation.
OHS may include:
Australian standards
identification of potential hazards
inspection of equipment and supplies
training staff in OHS requirements
use of personal protective clothing
use of safety equipment and signage.
Loading and unloading activities may be:
aided by lifting equipment and appliances
manual.
Equipment may include:
camp equipment
surveying instruments
vehicles.
Documentation may include:
award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements
codes of practice, including the national standards for manual handling and the industry safety code
goods identification numbers and codes, including Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) markings and HAZCHEM signs
load restraint guide
manifests, bar codes, goods and container identification
manufacturer specifications for equipment and tools
quality assurance procedures
relevant Australian standards and certification requirements
workplace procedures and policies for loading and unloading goods/cargo.
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
two-way radios
high visibility clothing.
Organisational guidelines may include:
code of ethics
company standards
legislation relevant to the work or service function
manuals
OHS policies and procedures
personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles and teamwork responsibilities
remote area operations, such as catering and camping requirements.
Traffic flowand work area conditions may include:
degree of visibility
nature of loads
obstacles
other traffic
site
surface conditions of work area
weather conditions.
Vehicle may include:
boat
car
light truck
two and four-wheel drive vehicle with or without trailer.
Workplace procedures may be written or verbal and include:
assignment instructions
instructions from colleagues, supervisors and/or managers
personal protective equipment requirements
reporting and documentation requirements
specific client requirements.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function, for example CPPSIS3016AProvide field support services, and CPPSIS3017ASelect, operate and maintain equipment and supplies.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:
accessing and interpreting loading information to transport personnel and loads efficiently
displaying ability to function effectively in emergency situations
operating a vehicle safely while transporting personnel and loads on a variety of travelling surfaces and in varying weather conditions
planning resource requirements
knowledge of loading and unloading requirements.
Specific resources for assessment
Resource implications for assessment include access to:
assessment instruments, including personal planner and assessment record book
assignment instructions, work plans and schedules, policy documents and duty statements
registered training provider of assessment services
relevant guidelines, regulations and codes of practice
suitable venue and equipment.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Context of assessment
Holistic: based on the performance criteria, evidence guide, range statement, and required skills and knowledge.
Method of assessment
Demonstrated over a period of time and observed by the assessor (or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment).
Demonstrated competency in a range of situations, that may include customer/workplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace.
Obtained by observing activities in the field and reviewing induction information. If this is not practicable, observation in realistic simulated environments may be substituted.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment requires that the clients’ objectives and industry expectations are met. If the clients’ objectives are narrowly defined or not representative of industry needs, it may be necessary to refer to portfolio case studies of a variety of surveying and spatial information services requirements to assess competency.
Oral questioning or written assessment and hypothetical situations (scenarios) may be used to assess underpinning knowledge (in assessment situations where the candidate is offered a preference between oral questioning or written assessment, questions are to be identical).
Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.
All practical demonstration must adhere to the safety and environmental regulations relevant to each State or Territory.
Where assessment is for the purpose of recognition (recognition of current competencies [RCC] or recognition of prior learning [RPL]), the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge.
Assessment processes will be appropriate to the language and literacy levels of the candidate and any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed.