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 the designing of processing plants

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the design of processing plants

the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

the identification of viable design options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes

working with others to undertake and complete the design of processing plant

consistent and timely completion of the design of processing plant

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 a civil works 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 procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes

identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required

identification of viable options and the selection of the options that best meet the required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the design of processing plant

consistent and timely gaining of approval of the design of processing plant

provision of clear, timely required support and advice on the implementation of processing plant design

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 design processing plant:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

interpret and apply geological data

interpret and apply hydrological data

interpret and apply survey data

interpret plant design plans

interpret and apply marketing data

provide team leadership

apply procedures for choosing development strategies

apply procedures for choosing plant and equipment

interpret and apply operational performance data

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 design processing plant:

legislative and organisation's risk, statutory compliance, health, safety, environmental, quality and communication requirements and procedures

geological data

hydrological data

survey data

marketing information

processing plant design parameters

processing plant design options and procedures

consultative and coaching techniques

team leadership techniques

operational techniques required for execution of the plan

plant and equipment capabilities

work planning techniques

recording and reporting systems

work monitoring methods

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

Geological data may include:

rock (or other resource) types and characteristics

faults and joints

water tables or other water sources

Hydrological data may include:

rainfall

surface water

catchment areas

runoff characteristics

groundwater

existing streams, bores and dams

Survey data may include:

site and neighbouring land form

site and neighbouring boundaries and structures

site and neighbouring roads and other infrastructure

approved limits of development

title details

Processing plant design parameters may include:

operating capacity

other performance criteria

quality criteria

physical size constraints

raw feed considerations

occupational health, safety and environmental features required

compatibility with existing plant and equipment

capital cost limitation

ownership cost

operating cost targets

nominated or approved suppliers

product support requirements

training to be provided by supplier

maximum downtime requirements

market considerations

Marketing information may include:

product specifications

sales volumes

Internal and external stakeholders may include:

site and off-site employees

contractors

equipment suppliers

geologists, surveyors and/or draughtspersons

regulatory authorities representatives

community representatives

site neighbours

Stage of the design process at which stakeholder agreement should be gained may include:

preparation of the flowchart/schematic

selection of the primary plant and equipment

drafting of the general arrangement

drafting of the preliminary design

design of the process control system

preparation of the processing plant business plan/budget

drafting of the detailed design

documentation of plant and equipment specifications

Primary items of plant and equipment may include:

crushers

screens

feeders

conveyors

pumps

cyclones

classifiers

Resource implications may include:

development costs

operating costs

labour

materials

services

equipment