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 operating plant/machinery on live stockpiles

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient operation of plant/machinery on live stockpiles

working with others to operate plant/machinery on live stockpiles and meet all of the required outcomes

consistent timely operating of plant/machinery on live stockpiles 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.

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 operate plant/machinery on live stockpiles

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 in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to operate plant or machinery on live stockpiles:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

access, interpret and apply technical and safety information

apply diagnostic/faultfinding techniques

apply environmental requirements

apply procedures for working at heights

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to operate plant or machinery on live stockpiles:

operational safety procedures when working on top of stockpiles

worksite inspections

plant/machine operation and controls

communication procedures

types of personnel involved in stockpile operations and their roles

hazards associated with working on a stockpile

monitoring stockpile conditions and slope stability

working at heights

siting and building windrows

identifying draw holes and bridged materials

start-up checks and procedures

isolation and lock-out procedures

shut-down procedures

site recording and reporting 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.

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

Plant/machinery may include:

dozer

excavator

bobcat/skid steer

loader

Geological data may include relevant site-specific information in relation to:

material type and characteristics

faults and joints

water sources

Survey data may include relevant site-specific information in relation to:

floor heights/bench widths

grades

Indications of slope stability may include:

cracks along the crest

slumping on the slope

over steeping

undercutting

overhangs

Communications may include:

2- way radio

telephone

mobile phone

visual signals

ensuring all persons are clear on operations before starting job

discussion of job dangers/hazards

Site personnel may include:

stockpile attendants

reclaimer operators

other mobile plant operators

processing plant operators

maintenance personnel

supervisors

Potential hazards may include:

driving over the edge

going through an inadequate windrow

slope failure

weak material around draw holes

hidden voids

bridged material

material from above

Environmental issues may include:

drainage

dust

emissions

flora and fauna

hazardous chemicals

noise

run-off

spills

waste management and disposal

water quality

Coordination may be with:

stockpile attendants

reclaimer operators

other mobile plant operators

processing plant operators

maintenance personnel

supervisors

Pre-start checks may include:

external check of the machine

checking and topping up fluid levels (including fuel)

lubrication

inspection of attachments to ensure security and defects

instrument and control lever checks

reporting defects and damage

Ground conditions may be affected by weather condition including:

rain

sleet

snow

freezing

thawing