Elements and Performance Criteria

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

product identification
nature and scope of tasks
achievement targets
operational conditions
site layout
out of bounds areas
worksite inspection requirements
lighting conditions
plant or equipment defects
hazards and potential hazards
coordination requirements or issues

rock type and characteristics
faults and joints
water tables or other water sources

floor heights
bench widths
grades

supervisors
plant operators (fixed & mobile)
contractors
traffic coordinators & weighbridge operators
other site personnel
loading units
other earthmoving equipment
materials handling equipment
light vehicles
lighting plant
use of 2-way radios

external check of the machine
checking and topping up fluid levels (including fuel)
lubrication
inspection of attachments to ensure security and defects
instrument and control lever checks
reporting of defects and damage

vehicle/equipment is secured as required by site procedures
attachments are rendered safe
access ways are clear

equipment positioning
load discharge
observing site speed limits
working safely around:
overhead powerlines
other machines and personnel
live stockpiles

grades
height of faces
weather conditions
day and night


powerlines
conveyors
overhead service
lightning strikes (potential tyre explosion)
tyre fires (isolation procedures)

cleaning,
authorised servicing and the monitoring
recording and reporting of faults
conduct of authorised minor replacements
provision of assistance to maintenance personnel during maintenance and repair activities

fuel usage
computer readings
end of shift documentation
supplies logs
work logs stockpile information
quality information
despatch details

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 bulk water truck operations
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of bulk water truck operations
working with others to undertake and complete bulk water truck operations that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of bulk water truck 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 bulk water truck operations

Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.