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
Statutory/legal approvals may include:
boundaries, leases and tenements
licences
approvals by government regulatory authorities or councils
dangerous goods
environmental - noise/air/water
explosives
harbours and marine
site safety and health requirements
port authority
rehabilitation
royalties
Title searches may include:
issues of land ownership
council
lease
by-laws
contamination
wildlife corridors
Infrastructure may include:
road and railways
dams
fencing
stockpile/product bays
salvage areas
reticulation systems
car parks
communications facilities
power supply
fuel facilities
water supply facilities
water management facilities
product storage facilities
waste management facilities
tailings discharge facilities
pipelines
buildings including:
ablutions
amenities
change room
chemical stores
control rooms
dangerous goods store
explosives magazines
First Aid
fuel storage
laboratory
sites rescue station
offices
oil store
power station
supply stores
tyre stores
weighbridge
workshops
Fixed plant may include:
crushers
screens
conveyors
feeders
washery
materials handling systems
waste handling system
Development and planning may include:
interpreting and communicating information
business/performance plans
location
tender specifications
communication liaison/public relations
resources
statutory/legal/organisational requirements and control
resource parameters
best practice
technical standards established by industry and/or enterprise
legal issues/processes
planning approvals
surveying
Specifications may include:
environment
health and safety
hours per week of operation
production rate
products
recyclable materials
stack emissions
transportation systems
waste and stockpiles
Legislative, statutory and site requirements may be contained in:
legislation and regulations
relevant Australian standards
management plans
safety and health policy
code of practice
manufacturer's instruction
standard/safe working or job procedures (or equivalent)
industry guidelines
Mobile plant may include:
backhoe
barge
bucket wheel excavator
cherry picker
compressor
concrete agitator
crane
dozer
dragline
dredge
drill
dump truck
excavator
explosives vehicle
face shovel
forklift
front end loader
generator
grader
integrated carrier
roller
scraper
service/maintenance vehicle
skid steer loader
truck
water truck

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 establishing and maintaining site infrastructure and fixed plant systems
implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the establishing and maintenance of site infrastructure and fixed plant systems
the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes
the identification of viable program options and the selection of programs that best meet the required outcomes
working with others to undertake and complete the establishing and maintenance of site infrastructure and fixed plant systems
timely completion of establishing and maintenance of site infrastructure and fixed plant systems
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 a civil works 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 procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes
identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required
identification of viable options and the selection of option that best meet the required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete the establishing and maintenance of site infrastructure and fixed plant systems
timely gaining of approval of site infrastructure and fixed plant systems
provision of clear, timely required support and advice on the implementation of site infrastructure and fixed plant systems
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.