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 manage dredging operations

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures

interpret and apply legislative and organisational requirements

interpret and apply geological and survey data

provide team leadership

apply procedures for selection of operational techniques

apply procedures for selection and assignment of plant and equipment

develop initiate and administer work plans

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 manage dredging operations

site risk statutory compliance health safety environmental quality and communication requirements and procedures

geological and survey data

dredging parameters

pit development options and procedures

operational techniques required for execution of the plan

plant and equipment capabilities

work planning techniques

team leadership techniques

consultative and coaching techniques

work monitoring methods

recording and reporting systems

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 management of dredging operations

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient management of dredging operations

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

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

working with others to undertake and complete dredging operations

consistent successful management of dredging operations

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 andor 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 andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge to apply in undertaking of the management of dredging operations

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

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 to meet the required outcomes

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

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidates

working with others to undertake and complete dredging operations

provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the dredging operations

Guidance information for assessment

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

may include:

Geological data may include:

Survey data may include:

Dredging plan parameters may include:

Internal and external stakeholders may include:

Selection and identification of the source of equipment may include:

Dredging plan may cover:

Resources may include: