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

Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of ability to:

monitor yard capacity to direct cane bins to appropriate yard location

sequence supply of full bins to the weighbridge system to meet cut-to-crush sequence

couple and uncouple cane bins safely to meet required length

liaise with loco and equipment drivers

use communication systems.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:

Cane yards and related signalling and control systems

Cane locos (does not include operation)

Relevant codes of practice and industry standards

Bin consignment and trip/cut-to-crush documentation

Operating procedures and related advice on equipment operation

Loaded and empty bins

Personal protective clothing and equipment

Communication systems and equipment

Housekeeping standards and procedures

Workplace information recording systems, requirements and procedures.

Method of assessment

This unit should be assessed together with core units and other units of competency relevant to the function or work role.

Guidance information for assessment

To ensure consistency in one's performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.

Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit.

Required skills include:

Ability to:

select, fit and use personal protective clothing and/or equipment

confirm yard control status at start up

monitor yard capacity to direct cane bins to appropriate yard location

operate systems (either automated or manual) to locate bins in required location

monitor supply of full bins to the weighbridge system to meet cut-to-crush sequence

connect rake to weighbridge system

couple and uncouple cane bins safely to meet required length

receive and report derailments

divert damaged bins for repair

monitor marshalling yard including checking:

that bins are recoupled to meet requirements of traffic schedule

that bin identifiers match the actual bins

the position of locos in the yard

liaise with loco and equipment drivers

use communication systems including use of a 2-way radio and hand and audible signalling

complete yard control records and prepare for changeover

take corrective action in response to abnormal equipment and/or system performance, including derailments

Required knowledge includes:

Knowledge of:

relevant state OHS legislation, standards and industry codes of practice relating to work responsibilities

safe work procedures including awareness of health and safety hazards related to yard control and associated control measures

workplace documentation including consignment notes and trip/cut-to-crush documentation

functions and basic operating principles of equipment and systems used

function and location of signalling devices used to monitor cane bin movements in the yard

cane yard system layout and line holding capacities

implications of sub-optimal cut to crush times for mill performance and of disrupted supply

operating requirements and controls

communication system protocols

procedures for responding to emergency situations

reporting and recording systems

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.

Policies and procedures

Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, licensing requirements, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements.

Codes of Practice

Codes of practice include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice and sugar industry codes of practice related to cane railway and transport operations.

Workplace information

Workplace information can include:

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and

traffic schedules

manufacturer's specifications.

Information systems

Information systems may be print or screen based.

Equipment

Equipment may include:

2-way communication system

mimic or computer board

process control interface and

related control system.

Signalling devices

Signalling devices typically include:

colour aspect lights

mechanical signage.

Rakes

Movement of rakes may be:

automated

done using a dedicated loco, tractors or

using winch equipment.

Teamwork

Work may require the ability to work within a team environment

Communication methods

Communication methods include:

use of two-way radios used in accordance with workplace requirements and state authority protocols and

hand and audible signalling.