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 conducting pump operations

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of pump operations

working with others to undertake and complete the conduct of pump operations that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of pump operations 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 conduct of pump operations

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 conduct pump operations:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for conducting pump operations

maintain, clean and operate equipment

identify hazards

handle hazardous goods

maintain records

monitor operations

employ safe work practices

fault finding

use communications equipment

use hand and power tools

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 conduct pump operations:

emergency procedures

environmental principles

equipment processes, technical capability and limitations

equipment safety requirements

isolation procedures

material under pressure

mine operational system

occupational health and safety procedures

operational procedures and checks

pumping operations

pumping safety requirements

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

Pre-operational checks are those checks specified by the manufacturer prior to operating the item of equipment and may include:

computer systems

display instrumentation and gauges (indicators, gauges, laser levels)

pump and componentry

visual and audio warning devices and lights

Capacity of pump may include:

duration of operation

efficient and safe operating speed

operating limitations

pressure limitations

type of activities performed

Indicators may include:

computer indicators

Visual inspection and fault finding may include:

danger tags

fire suppression unit (pins in position in triggers)

light positioning and cleanliness

oil leaks

personnel proximity

portable fire extinguisher (bracket, gauge, hose, ease of access)

stress in pipelines

Equipment cleaning methods may include:

degreasing

forced air

steam cleaning

vacuum

water

Potential risks and hazards may include:

abandoned equipment

adjoining pit walls

adverse weather conditions (electrical storms, floods, fires)

chemicals

contaminants

equipment

fences

holes

materials

over-hanging rocks

personnel

pot holes

unsafe ground

unstable faces

vehicles

Environmental issues may include:

culturally-sensitive sites and artefacts

drainage

dust

emissions

flora and fauna

hazardous chemicals

heritage legislation

noise

runoff

spills

water quality

Site conditions may include:

broken ground

day and night

degree of compaction

location of water table

slope of working surface

stable ground (compaction) amount of scale

wet and dry

working over old underground workings and voids

Materials in suspension may include:

ore

organic solvents

contaminants

precipitates