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 stockpiling operations | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply stockpiling operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Obtain, interpret and clarify work requirements 1.3 Access, interpret and apply geological and survey data required to complete the allocated work 1.4 Carry out worksite inspection and rectify or report hazards and/or other notifiable conditions 1.5 Communicate with other personnel using approved communication methods 1.6 Select and wear personal protective equipment 1.7 Identify, address and report environmental issues 1.8 Confirm stockpile boundaries and signage are erected 1.9 Access and apply safety information and procedures throughout the work, and ensure safety of personnel, plant and equipment |
2. Stockpile materials | 2.1 Coordinate activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity 2.2 Carry out pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures 2.3 Operate plant and equipment 2.4 Act on and report on monitoring systems and alarms 2.5 Stockpile materials in specified location 2.6 Inspect stockpile structure and surrounding area, and address issues 2.7 Identify and manage contaminants to protect quality of material and protect equipment and environment 2.8 Construct stockpile according to site stockpile plan 2.9 Ensure stockpile has adequate drainage to minimise contamination of stockpile and surrounding areas 2.10 Maintain pad according to site parameters 2.11 Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations 2.12 Complete all written documentation clearly, concisely and on time 2.13 Record/pass on end of shift information |
3. Carry out post-operational procedures | 3.1 Inspect, fault find and report equipment faults 3.2 Carry out operational maintenance, servicing, lubricating and housekeeping tasks 3.3 Visually inspect structures and components for fault conditions, wear and need of repair or replacement 3.4 Process written records and reports |
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 documentation, policies and procedures
works effectively with others to undertake and effective moving and positioning of materials to form stockpiles to meet all required outcomes including:
preparing for and organising work activities to meet all task requirements
communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions
using a range of communication techniques and aids to advise others of work activity and exclusion zones
demonstrates completion of moving and positioning of materials to form stockpiles that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
confirming and implementing barriers and signage
carrying out pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures
operating, steering, manoeuvring and positioning plant and equipment
inspecting stockpile structure
identifying and managing contaminants
conducting basic operational maintenance including servicing, lubrication and cleaning
process written records and reports
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of moving and positioning materials to form stockpiles through:
planning and organising skills to conducting stockpiling operations
problem solving skills to technical resources and infrastructure issues
awareness of site environmental requirements and constraints
experience with site product characteristics
use of pre-start, start-up, operating and shutdown procedures and techniques
awareness of hazardous goods procedures and consequences of spills
use of indicator readings
understanding of site operational system
knowledge of principles of contamination
use of stockpile management processes
use of recording and reporting processes
application of bund construction, drainage and stockpile maintenance procedures
awareness of wet and dry working procedures
application of environmental principles
use of isolation procedures principles
working knowledge of metallurgical and technical data
application of stockpile safety requirements and signage
working knowledge of stockpiling characteristics and limitations
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 must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; 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