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
Face loading operations may include from:
blast muck piles
sedimentary deposit faces
Geological data may include relevant site-specific information in relation to:
rock type and characteristics
faults and joints
water tables or other water sources
Survey data may include relevant site-specific information in relation to:
floor heights
bench widths
grades
Work requirements may come from briefings, handovers, and work orders and may include:
nature and scope of tasks
achievement targets
operational conditions
obtaining permits required
site layout
out of bounds areas
worksite inspection requirements
lighting conditions
plant or equipment defects
hazards and potential hazards
coordination requirements or issues
Inspect and prepare work area may include:
identification of hazards
selection and implementation of control measures for the hazards identified
safeguarding site and non-site personnel by:
erection of barricades and posting of signs
selection of appropriate equipment to ensure personnel safety and protection
determination of appropriate path of movement for loads and equipment/vehicles
floor clean up to specified levels and grade requirements
Coordination with others may include with:
yard persons
laboratory personnel
weighbridge personnel
mobile plant operators
processing plant operators
haulage unit operators
maintenance personnel
Pre-start and start-up procedures are to include:
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 defects and damage
Park-up and shutdown procedures are to include ensuring that:
vehicle/equipment is secured as required by site procedures
attachments are rendered safe
access ways are clear
Operating techniques may include:
bucket loading
load carrying
equipment positioning
load discharge
towing
observing site speed limits
working safely around:
overhead powerlines
other machines and personnel
live stockpiles
Changing work conditions may include variations in:
grades
height of faces
bench widths
materials
haulage units
materials handling facilities
weather conditions
day and night
Haulage units may include:
rigid dump trucks
articulated dump trucks
highway trucks
Materials handling equipment may include:
feed hoppers
feeders
crushers
Dumping and stockpiling operations may include:
oversized material
contaminated materials
material to be used for special purposes or products
Hazardous and emergency situations may include:
powerlines and other overhead services
dust
noise
face overhangs
lighting strikes (potential tyre explosion)
tyre fires (isolation procedures)

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