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 for workboat/barge operations | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply workboat/barge operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures 1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 1.5 Access, interpret and clarify survey data for the work activity 1.6 Communicate and coordinate activities with others prior to, during and on completion of the work activity 1.7 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for an emergency |
2. Operate workboat/barge | 2.1 Carry out pre-start, start-up, mooring and shutdown procedures 2.2 Relocate, position and secure workboat/barge for operation 2.3 Select, interpret and apply operating techniques, and ensure effectiveness of operation in changing work conditions 2.4 Conduct, control and monitor operations 2.5 Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms 2.6 Continually monitor hazards and risks , and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment 2.7 Complete the work plan within the operating capacity of the equipment |
3. Carry out post-operational procedures | 3.1 Inspect, fault find, report faults and recommend corrective actions 3.2 Process written records and reports |
4. Conduct housekeeping activities | 4.1 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment 4.2 Report issues identified with plant, tools and equipment |
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 relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures
implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of workboat/barge operations including:
selecting and using relevant tools and equipment
working wearing personal protective equipment
handling hazardous substances/materials including:
disposal of environmentally sensitive fluids and materials
applies chemical and fuel safety measures
works effectively with others to undertake and complete the conducting workboat/barge operations that meets all of the required outcomes including:
complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures
communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions
communicating clearly and concisely with others to resolve coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities
demonstrates completion of conducting workboat/barge operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
relocating, positioning and securing workboat/barge
maintaining equipment and processing maintenance records
operating workboat/barge
apply techniques for changing work conditions
monitoring operations
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of conducting workboat/barge operations through:
identifying workboat/barge and equipment processes and characteristics including:
technical capabilities and limitations
safety requirements
pre-start, start-up, operating, mooring and shutdown procedures
site survey data
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 is best assessed in the context of this sector’s 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 this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills; 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