List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
1. Plan and prepare to conduct spreader operations | 1.1. Access, interpret and apply spreader operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2. Access, interpret and apply geological and survey data 1.3. Select and wear personal appropriate protective equipment 1.4. Identify, address and report potential hazards and risks 1.5. Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency |
2. Operate spreader | 2.1. Coordinate activities with others prior to commencing, during and on completion of the work activity 2.2. Carry out pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures 2.3. Operate spreader controls to place burden 2.4. Act or report on monitoring systems and alarms 2.5. Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment 2.6. Complete the work plan |
3. Relocate spreader | 3.1. Receive and confirm route and location plan, if necessary by site inspection 3.2. Complete ground preparation 3.3. Carry out cable location and handling 3.4. Coordinate relocation issues, including support equipment and personnel |
4. Carry out operator maintenance | 4.1. Prepare machine for maintenance 4.2. Conduct inspection and fault finding techniques and processes 4.3. Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks 4.4. Process written maintenance records |
Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:
locates and applies applicable legislation, documentation, policies and procedures
implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of spreader operations including:
applying diagnostics techniques
applying hand-eye coordination
disposing of environmentally sensitive fluids and materials
applying of chemical and fuel safety measures
works effectively with others to undertake and complete the spreader operations in a way that meets all of the required outcomes including:
communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions, and co-ordinate activities
demonstrates completion of conducting speaker operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
carrying out pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures
completing the work plan
operating and relocating the spreader
discharging materials from the spreader
maintaining written maintenance and equipment records
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in conducting spreader operations through:
accessing, interpreting and applying the organisation and site requirements and procedures for;
risk assessment and hazard management for situations working at heights
group preparation for spreader relocation
identifying, accessing, interpreting and applying technical information regarding spreader operations including:
boarding & disembarking procedures
relocating
operational signals
positioning
discharging
selective placement of materials as part of low dumping, high dumping and capping
identifying spreader equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations including:
maximum loads, outputs, limits & tolerance levels
An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,
this unit must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,
this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,
assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,
assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,
assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,
where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,
assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:
Industry sector | AQF** Level | Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience |
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction | 1 | 1 Year |
2 | 2 Years |
Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying) | 3-6 | 3 Years |
Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction | 3-6 | 5 Years |
Other sectors | Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation. |
*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.
**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level