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
Information may be transmitted by the following means:
2-way radio
telephone
PA
verbal
CB
written
computer monitor
printouts
Operations may be conducted in all weather conditions, including extreme conditions by day or night and may include:
hot and dusty
heavy rain/flood
fog
high wind
Shift requirements may include:
operating plant identified
outages and breakdowns
maintaining schedules
digging tonnage requirements
personal requirements
conditions of plant and weather
The previous shift report may include:
production results , including input and output tonnages and coal quality/blending requirements
breakdown details
availability and location of coal by type, seam, blend
system and plant defects , including faults of plant equipment
maintenance and outage coordination requirements
water availability
charts, printouts, logs, amp readings
Plant may include:
conveyor transport system
crushers
stackers
raw coal bunkers
bucketwheel/bucket chain excavators
feeders
reclaimers
samplers
pumps and screens
gates
compressors
tramp iron magnets
Processes may involve:
ash level
moisture content
size
condition of ROM
yield
belt size
plant availability
coal availability
limitations of equipment
bunker capacity
coal blending
reject percentages
sump levels
density control
weather information
Role and responsibilities may include:
production
outage coordination
emergency commander
Liaisons with other personnel may include:
fitters
electricians
contractors
plant operators
machinery operators
supervisors
yard persons
laboratory assistant
planners
emergency personnel
Coordination with other sections may include:
power station operations
fire services
police and emergency services
planning
maintenance
Environmental and ground conditions may include:
stress relief
cracking
fire holes
aquifers
Faults may be identified by the following:
alarms
indicator lights
amp gauges
computer monitor
camera monitor
visual inspection
Adjustments may be made directly using automatic or manual controls, or remotely through third parties.

Factors governing coal quality may include:
coal type
moisture
ash content
Plant identification codes may vary between mine sites.

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