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
Transport systems include capacities for personnel, equipment/materials and product and may include:
wheeled, including:
rubber tyred man transport
multipurpose vehicles
forklifts
front end loader
skid steer loader
railed, including:
locomotives (electric/diesel)
rolling stock
skidded
water borne
pipeline, including:
batching stations
dewatering systems
water reticulation pumping station
conveyor system, including:
conveyor belts
drive heads
tail ends transfer points
surge bins
fabricated bins
Specifications may include:
performance requirements
costs
dimensions
capacity
safety and health requirements
training requirements
key selection criteria
Hazards are:
a source of potential harm or a situation with a potential to cause loss
Risk is:
the chance of something happening that will have an impact upon objectives. It is measured in terms of consequences and likelihood.
Maintenance may be divided into:
predictive
preventive
breakdown
Planning may include:
interpreting and communicating information
business/performance plans
location
tender specifications
resources
statutory/legal/organisational requirements and control
resource parameters
best practice
technical standards established by industry and/or enterprise
planning approvals
surveying
infrastructure/technology requirements and would typically incorporate the following specifications:
products
production rate
recyclable materials
hours per week of operation
waste and stockpiles
water management
transportation systems
safety and health/environmental
all weather dust and noise levels/controls access/haul roads
Site documentation and training policy may include:
statutory and legislative requirements
management plans and procedures
Safety standards may be contained in:
legislation and regulations
relevant international/Australian standards
management plans
health and safety policy
code of practice
industry guidelines
approved standards
manufacturer's instructions
standard operational procedures
job instructions (or equivalent)
Audit mine is defined as:
a systematic examination against defined criteria to determine whether activities and related results conform to planned arrangement, and whether these arrangements are implemented effectively and are suitable to achieve the organisation's policy and objectives

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 the establish and maintenance of surface product haulage and transport systems
implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient establishing and maintenance of surface product haulage and transport 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 systems that best meet the required outcomes
working with others to establish and maintain surface product haulage and transport systems
consistent and timely establishing and maintenance of surface product haulage and transport 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 the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular work sites 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 options 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 establish and maintain surface product haulage and transport systems
consistent and timely gaining of approval of surface product haulage and transport systems
provision of clear, timely required support and advice on the implementation of surface product haulage and transport systems
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.