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
Geological may include:
rock, sand and/or gravel type and characteristics
deposit strata
Survey data may include:
drainage requirements
site and neighbouring land form
site and neighbouring boundaries and structures
site and neighbouring roads and other infrastructure
Parameters may include:
legislative requirements
development consent requirements
operating hours limitations
required production volumes
product requirements
quality requirements
existing processing plant capacity
catering for the rock, sand or gravel characteristics
Internal and external stakeholders may include:
site and off-site employees
contractors
equipment suppliers
geologists, surveyors and/or draughtspersons
regulatory authorities representatives
community representatives
site neighbours
Select and identify source of the equipment may include:
site geological factors
processing plan parameters
availability of organisation's equipment
availability of contractors equipment
comparative costs of various options
Processing plan may include:
risk management requirements
occupational health and safety requirements
environmental requirements
hours of operation
production targets, including total volume and hourly rate
downtime targets
product mix requirements
product specifications
raw feed delivery requirements
raw feed selection requirements
raw feed blending requirements
raw feed and in-production surge pile requirements
product stockpiling requirements
quality testing requirements
tailings deposition/treatment requirements and procedures
reporting and record requirements and procedures
Resource may include:
financial
labour
materials
services
plant and
equipment

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 implementation of processing plant operations
implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient implementation of the processing plant operations
the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes
the identification of viable options and the selection of processing plant options that best meet the required outcomes
working with others to undertake and complete the implementation of processing plant operations
consistent successful implementation of processing plant operations
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 to apply in undertaking of the implementation of processing plant operations
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 to meet the required outcomes
identification of viable options and the selection of processing plant 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 undertake and complete the implementation of processing plant operations
provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the implementation of processing plant operations
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.