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:
current relevant legislation codes, regulations and standards which may include:
relevant environmental agencies regulations
Environmental Protection Act
isolation procedures
relevant OHS legislation
safety and health management system
organisational and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
relevant Australian standards
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Safety information and procedures may be contained in:
relevant legislation and regulations
relevant Australian standards
management plans
relevant OHS policy
relevant code of practice
manufacturer's instructions
safe working procedures (or equivalents)
Materials may include:
winches
block and tackle
chains
timber
bolters
chemicals such as:
PUR
strata binder
grout
Potential hazards and risks may include:
unsafe ground
unstable faces
fences
adjoining pit walls
holes
pot holes
materials
over-hanging rocks
vehicles
abandoned equipment
equipment
personnel
chemicals
adverse weather conditions such as:
electrical storms
floods
fires
contaminants including:
animal carcasses (sheep, cows, kangaroos)
cigarette butts
consumables
ear plugs
metal bucket teeth
metal or steel rods
old fencing
old piping
plastic
timber
Environmental and heritage issues may include:
culturally-sensitive sites and artefacts
drainage
dust
emissions
flora and fauna
hazardous chemicals
heritage legislation
noise
runoff
spills
water quality
Pre-start checks may include:
air filter restriction indicator
cab including:
horn
lights
air conditioner
display instrumentation and gauges including:
indicators
gauges
laser levels
computer systems
orange and red engine and stop engine lights
fluid levels including:
windscreen washer tank
hydraulic oil
coolant
grease
water
engine oil
fuel
visual and audio warning devices and lights
Recovery equipment may include:
machinery
mine extraction device
hydraulic mine puller
load haul dumps
shuttle car
breaker line support and mine dozer
ramcar

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 recovery of equipment
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient recovery of equipment
working with others to undertake and complete the recovery of equipment that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely recovery of equipment 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 should 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 requirements, 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 recovery of equipment
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.