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
Dozer operations/tasks may include:
ripping
pushing and preparing overburden
ripping and pushing may include:
working under high walls
working in cable areas
highwall chaining
supporting other equipment
trimming or cutting
inter burden and coal handling
bench and pad preparation
maintenance and civil works
working in dumps which may include:
creation of windrows
dump establishment
civil works which may include:
road works
contours
batters
rehabilitation and drainage
final landform and the interpretation of associated survey pegs
sealing tailing dams
towing and pushing which may include:
lighting plants
pumps
cable boats
towers
sleds
transformers
other equipment
Work requirements may include:
product identification
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
shift details, including:
the plant identification/allocation
working conditions
defects to equipment
Geological data may include relevant site specific information in relation to:
material type and characteristics
faults and joints
coal seams
water tables or other water sources
Survey data may include relevant site specific information in relation to:
floor heights
bench widths
grades
laser levelling
set out
GPS control
Safety information may include:
legislation and regulations
relevant Australian standards
management systems and plans
OHS policy
code of practice
safe working procedures (or equivalent)
Specific safety requirements are to include:
boarding and disembarkation procedures
operational signal procedures
implement lowering and lifting
Coordination with others may include:
other earthmoving equipment
water carts or trucks
materials handling equipment
light vehicles
lighting plant
use of 2-way radios
reporting defects either verbally or in writing
hand signal
Operating conditions may include:
visibility day and night
prevailing winds
wet and slippery conditions
loose materials
fog
dust

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