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 conduct ship loader operations

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures

apply operational safety requirements

access interpret and apply technical information

apply diagnostic techniques

use hand and power tools

apply equipment hose down and chute cleaning requirements and procedures

communicate using radios phones other techniques

apply procedures for complying with environmental requirements eg using dust suppression equipment

apply procedures for the disposal of environmentally sensitive fluids and materials

apply records maintenance requirements

apply data entry procedures into computer based system

apply procedures for working at heights

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 conduct ship loader operations

site and equipment safety requirements and procedures

shiploader characteristics technical capabilities and limitations

shiploader maintenance and operating procedures

ore type and quality

environmental requirements eg dust suppression and constraints related to shiploading operations

recording and reporting processes

impact of shiploader operations on customer quality requirements

impact of shiploader operations on vessel loading specifications

layout of vessel and potential structural hazards

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 ship loader operations

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient completion of ship loader operations

working with others to undertake and complete ship loader operations that meet all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of ship loader operations that safely effectively and efficiently meet 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

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

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

implementation of appropriate requirement procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

working with others to undertake and complete ship loader operations

Guidance information for assessment

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

may include:

Work requirements will be in the form of:

Shift details may include:

Information required may include:

Safety information and procedures are contained in:

Coordination activities may include:

Ship loader functions include:

Hazardous and emergency situations may include:

Reporting may include: