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
codes of practice
Employment and Workplace Relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Potential risks and hazards may include:
abandoned equipment
adjoining pit walls
adverse weather conditions (electrical storms, floods, fires)
chemicals
contaminants
equipment
fences
holes
materials
over-hanging rocks
personnel
pot holes
unsafe ground
unstable faces
vehicles
Pre-start checks may include:
cab condition (no rags in air conditioner vent, dirt around brake and accelerator pedals, seat condition, all gear secured)
cab mounts
damage to equipment
danger tags
engine oil to be checked before starting engine
fire suppression unit (pins in position in triggers)
grease lines
light positioning and cleanliness
no combustible material around exhaust
oil leaks (engine, hydraulic hoses, ground); fuel leaks (engine, on ground); water leaks (radiator, hoses)
personal proximity
portable fire extinguisher (bracket, gauge, hose, ease of access)
radiator top up tank
vehicle number
windows (clean, emergency exit tag in place)
Environmental requirements may include:
culturally-sensitive sites and artefacts
drainage
dust
emissions
flora and fauna
hazardous chemicals
heritage legislation
noise
runoff
spills
water quality
Emergency procedures may include:
clean up
equipment shutdown procedures
evacuation procedures
First Aid
isolation procedures
notification of authorities
use of personal protective equipment
Capacity of equipment and/or attachments may include:
duration of operation
efficient and safe operating speed
operating limitations
type of activities performed
weight and/or load limitations
Loading face characteristics may include:
stable
unstable
Material may include:
gravel
ore
overburden
oxidised waste
rejects
road base
rubbish
sand
sulphide rock fill
tailings
topsoil
water
Cleaning methods may include:
degreasing
forced air
steam cleaning
vacuum
water

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