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
Communication methods may include:
telemetry system
satellite phone
two-way radio
Pre-start checks may include:
availability of equipment
detection of conditions that are unusual
vehicle and equipment for remote travel
job requirements
personnel availability
walk through the plant/around settling pond/drive along pipe line
Environmental issues may include:
drainage
dust
emissions
flora and fauna
hazardous chemicals
recycling
run-off
spills
waste management and disposal
water quality
Plant may include:
pumps (fixed)
lines
storage tanks/dams
Monitor may include the checking of:
leakage
blockages and spillages
water levels
road condition and accessibility
wear and tear of equipment
weather conditions
environmental problems
Indicator readings may measure:
current
flow
level
pressure
unusual noises (e.g. cavitation)
vibrations
Contaminants are anything other than the water. Most common contaminants may include:
animals
containers and packaging
fuels and oils
rubbish
Clean equipment may involve methods that may include:
dismantling
flushing
de-scaling
Auxiliary service equipment may be anything that is portable and mobile that is not part of the fixed infrastructure, and may include:
discharge lines
sets (generator )
hand and power tools
hoses (water and air)
level and pressure indicators
pump system
strainers

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 carrying out bore-field operations
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of bore-field operations
working with others to undertake and complete the carrying out of bore-field operations that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of bore-field operations 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 carrying out of bore-field operations
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.