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 and monitoring automated plant/machinery

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of automated plant/machinery control and monitoring

working with others to undertake and complete the control and monitoring of automated plant/machinery that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of automated plant/machinery control and monitoring 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.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.

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.

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

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the control and monitoring of automated plant/machinery

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following, as required to control and monitor pant/machinery

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for controlling and monitoring automated plant/machinery

initiate work clearance

use PPE and safeguards

work to industry, community and environmental standards

apply knowledge of mine emergency procedures and alarms

apply standards to work operations

plan work sequence for a given job

employ prescribed safe work practices

monitor ore transfer systems

participate in team activities

undertake hygiene/house keeping tasks

solve problems in electrical circuits

solve problems and adjust controls

access and use engineering drawings

operate automatic ore handling equipment

operate manual ore handling equipment

prepare documentation

work in a team

write technical reports

maintain equipment records

diagnose problems

apply environmental constraints and procedures

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to control and monitor automated plant/machinery

OHS

hazardous standards

plant/machinery operating principles and practices

site agreements

legislative regulations

DC circuit principles

storage

equipment protection (mechanical, electrical)

power supplies

electrical circuit control principles

material handling control principles

programmable controllers

electrical distribution

electrical accessories

measurement concepts

detection sensors

cables and wiring systems

circuit protection

final control elements

transmitters and converters

distributive control

solving problems associated with material

interpretation of engineering drawings

material handling control networks and associated accessories

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, organisational and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Control room control and data acquisition system and associated equipment may include:

conveyor controls (motor control centre)

over head magnet

winder control

electrical distribution switch gear control

crusher control

loading station feeders

air conditioning control

ventilation system control

mine dewatering control

lighting control

fire/dust suppression control

sirens and alarms

ore car dumping

Control and data acquisition system hardware may include:

monitors

reports

bay boards

mouse

2-way radio

battery charging racks

telephone

First Aid kit

fire extinguisher

Closed circuit television equipment may include

video monitors

CCTV control panel

video cameras

Environmental requirements may include:

drainage

dust

emissions

flora and fauna

hazardous chemicals

noise

recycling e.g. water

run off

spills

waste management and disposal

water quality

Documentation may include:

work orders

end of shift reports

logs

registers

team leader's daily report

information sheet

computers and computer software

Legislation may include:

Australian standards

environmental agencies regulations

Environmental Protection Act

isolation procedures

manufacturer's specifications/recommendations

Mine Regulations Act

OHS legislation

site regulations and procedures