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
Processing operations may cover:
process control systems
automation
processing equipment
feeder systems
stockpiling
storage bins or silos
safety systems
production measurement systems
Geological data may include relevant site-specific information in relation to:
rock or coal type and characteristics
relative density of coal and other materials
faults and joints
presence of deleterious materials to be separated from coal or other raw feed
predicted variations in raw feed quality across mine or with time in mining operations (short or long term)
inter seams or hard or soft layers which may need separation from coal
coal spontaneous combustion characteristics
water tables or other water sources
Survey data may include relevant site-specific information in relation to:
floor heights
bench widths
grades
location within mine
Resources may include:
budget
labour
materials
services
equipment
Processing plan may include:
production targets
product mix requirements
product quality requirements
stockpiling requirements
range of plant to be used to meet requirements
maintenance schedule
storage and discharge of separated products
raw feed blending requirements
tailings deposition/treatment requirements and procedures
reporting and record requirements and procedures
Instructions may issued in briefings, handovers, and work orders and may include:
nature and scope of tasks
achievement targets
refuelling arrangements
operational conditions
obtaining permits required
site layout
out of bounds areas
worksite inspection requirements
plant or equipment defects
hazards and potential hazards
coordination requirements or issues

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 supervising process operations
implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient supervision of processing operations
working with others to plan, prepare and conduct processing operations
provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in processing operations
evidence of the consistent successful supervision of processing 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 resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the 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
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to plan, prepare and conduct processing operations
provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the conduct of the processing operations
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.