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 the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures

apply interpersonal skills

coordinate of others

manage information

apply problem solving techniques

apply analysis techniques

use measuring equipment

write clear reports

apply communication skills

apply planning skills

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 the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment

capabilities and limitations of transport mobile plant and equipment systems

functions of vehicles and site equipment

risk management principles

work role definitions

reporting methods and alternatives

relevant regulations licenses and permits

emergency procedures and obligations

community expectations

consultative strategies

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 the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient management of the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment

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 the management of the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment

consistent successful management of the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment

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 work sites 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 the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment

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 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 the management of the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment

provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment

Guidance information for assessment

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

Interpret is defined as:

may include:

Vehicles may include all machines involved in production or those that have access to the operational and trafficable areas at the site, such as:

Equipment may include:

Traffic management plan, policies, plans and standard operating procedures may include:

Contingencies may include:

Hazard is defined as:

Stakeholders may include: