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, organisational 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
Work requirements may be in the form of:
shift briefings
handover details
work orders
Shift details may include:
nature and scope of the work
working conditions
achievement targets
site lighting arrangements
defects on equipment
hazards and potential hazards
coordination requirements/issues
Geological and survey data may include:
safety factors relating to natural fall
grades
levels
faults
slips
strata
drainage
Hazards may include:
spontaneous combustion
wet weather operations
electrical start-up and shutdown
belt systems fires
electrical fires
working with other equipment
Safety information and procedures may be contained in:
legislation and regulations
relevant Australian standards
management plans
OHS policy
code of practice
manufacturer's instructions
safe working procedures (or equivalent)
specific safety requirements including:
boarding and disembarking procedures
identifying and confirming potential hazards
relocating and operational signal procedures
Coordination activities may include:
communication with personnel
awareness of other support plant
equipment
Hazardous and emergency situations may include:
sinking
spoil and highwall stabilisation
wet weather operation
electrical start-up and shutdown
belt system fires
electrical fires
windy and dusty conditions
working in close proximity to moving equipment and parts
Reporting and recording may include:
control room log
computer reports
accident/incident reports
check sheets
pre-shift equipment reports/defect reports
tags
work orders
Reclaimer equipment may include:
bucket wheel
bridge
A-frame
driver reclaimers
Other plant and equipment may include:
dozers
loaders
trucks
Operator service, maintenance and housekeeping tasks are those established and authorised for the site and may include:
cleaning
authorised servicing
conduct of authorised minor replacements
provision of assistance to maintenance personnel during maintenance and repair activities

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