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
Work instructions may be received via verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, charts and hand drawings, memos, maps, materials safety data sheets (MSDS) and diagrams or sketches and may include:
plans
specifications
quality requirements
operational details
safe work procedures or equivalent
regulatory/legislative requirements
manufacturers' specifications and instructions
organisation work specifications and requirements
instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel
relevant Australian Standards
Safety requirements may include:
those included in compliance documentation
personal protective equipment
safe operating procedures, including recognising and preventing hazards associated with:
uneven/unstable terrain
trees
pits
poles
trip hazards
dirt mounds
overhead services
underground services
bridges
surrounding buildings
obstructions
structures
facilities
fires
excavations
traffic
embankments
cuttings
hazardous materials
recently filled trenches
other machines
personnel
restricted access barriers
traffic control
working in proximity to others
worksite visitors and the public
safe parking practices, including:
ensuring access ways are clear
equipment/machinery is away from overhangs and refuelling sites
safe distance from excavations
secured from unauthorised access or movement
Signage and devices are to include:
temporary warning signs
regulatory and traffic cones
Signage and devices may include:
vehicle mounted signs and flashing lights
guide signs
warning signs
barriers
hazard markers
bollards
arrow boards
Tools and equipment are to include:
radio
stop-slow bat
high visibility vest
traffic cones
signage
Tools and equipment may include:
warning lights and beacons
arrow boards
Environmental include the requirements of the organisational/ project environmental management plan, and may include:
waste management
water quality protection
noise, vibration and dust management
clean-up management
Trafficconditions may include
congested urban environments
low traffic rural areas
off-road un-trafficked areas
buildings
parking sites
pedestrian areas
Radios may include:
VHF and UHF

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 controlling traffic with a stop-slow bat
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient control of traffic with a stop-slow bat
working with others to control traffic with a stop-slow bat that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely control of traffic with a stop-slow bat 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.
Evidence for assessment is best gathered using the outcomes of products and processes of the workplace context.
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 control traffic with a stop-slow bat
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.