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 blending plant operations

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures

apply operational safety requirements

access interpret and apply technical information

applying the plant operating procedures

apply production and equipment records maintenance requirements

apply diagnostic techniques

use relevant hand tools

apply procedures for the disposal of environmentally sensitive fluids and materials

apply chemical and fuel safety measures

work wearing personal protective equipment

work alone or as part of a team

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 blending plant operations

site hazard identification and response procedures

site risk control procedures

site and equipment health and safety procedures

site environmental requirements and constraints

site quality requirements

site communication procedures

site product characteristics

site operational procedures

plant prestart startup operating and shutdown procedures and techniques

plant components functions characteristics technical capability and limitations

plant breakdown procedures

plant isolation procedures

site record keeping requirements

site confine space work procedures

site personal protective equipment requirements

contaminant identification

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 blending plant operations

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient conducting of blending plant operations

working with others to undertake and complete the blending plant operations that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of blending plant operations that safely effectively and efficiently meets 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

Evidence for assessment is best gathered using the outcomes of products and processes of the workplace context

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 the blending plant operations

Guidance information for assessment

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

may include:

Work requirements may come from briefings, handovers, and work orders and may include:

Inspect and prepare work area may include:

Coordination with others may include with:

Pre-start and start-up procedures may include:

Shutdown procedures may include:

Operating techniques may include:

Changing work conditions may include variations in:

Hazardous and emergency situations may include:

Operator service, maintenance and housekeeping tasks are those established and authorised for the site and may include: