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
Employment and Workplace Relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
A stockpile may be temporary or permanent and may be:
a hole
bulk storage
formation of earthworks (cone, flat)
silo
warehouse
Environmental issues may include:
drainage
dust and fumes
emissions
hazardous chemicals
noise
run-off
spills
waste management and disposal
water quality
Boundaries may be fixed or mobile and may include:
chalk and paint markings
cones
flag and string fences
wire
Signage may include:
danger
height
one way
safety
stop
stockpile numbering or name
Hazards may include:
day and night
degree of compaction
dry and wet
location of water table
mobile equipment in area
overhead power-lines
persons on foot
slope of working surface
stable ground and broken ground
working at heights
working over old underground workings and voids
Materials may be wet or dry and may include:
beneficiation product
crushed ore
road base
run of mine ore
sand
gravel
crushed aggregate
tailings
topsoil
waste rock
Inspections may include:
detection of contaminants and hazards
isolations
ore types
overhead clearance (e.g. height limitations or power links for cranes or trucks)
personal proximity
possible faults and problems
safety equipment
Contaminants are anything other than the ore or products and may include:
containers
packaging
fuels
metal
oils
piping
rubbish
timber
Equipment may include:
bins
conveyors
dust suppression equipment
mobile equipment
Stockpile plan may include:
map
coordination of activities
total area
segregation of material types
signage requirements
stockpile construction details (angle of repose, height)
compaction requirements (coal mining)

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 moving and positioning of materials to form stockpiles
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient moving and positioning of materials to form stockpiles
working with others to move and position materials to form stockpiles that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of moving and positioning of materials to form stockpiles 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.
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.
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 move and position materials to form stockpiles
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.