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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for processing plant operations
   • Access, interpret and apply processing plant operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
   • Confirm the required geological and survey data
   • Identify, in consultation, the planning and implementation requirements
   • Identify and clarify, in consultation, the roles and responsibilities of individuals and work teams
   • Access and review, operational and emergency procedures
2. Plan the processing program
   • Involve internal and external stakeholders effectively in the planning process, and gain their support for the outcomes
   • Select and identify the source of the equipment required
   • Develop and document the processing plan in accordance with the processing operations parameters, the confirmed geological and survey data
   • Identify and acquire the resources required for the implementation of the processing plan
   • Identify training needs of individuals and work groups, and develop training plans
   • Prepare and present the processing plan budget
3. Implement, monitor and adjust the processing program
   • Issue and explain the processing plan to team members and others involved in the implementation
   • Provide timely ongoing support and advice to those implementing the plan
   • Ensure records and reports are maintained and issued in accordance with the processing plan requirements
   • Monitor the processing plan performance against processing plant operating parameters, and the budget
   • Resolve anomalies in consultation with relevant stakeholders and issue appropriate instructions for adjustments to the plan and/or its implementation
4. Prepare for processing plant operations
   • Access, interpret and apply processing plant operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
   • Confirm the required geological and survey data
   • Identify, in consultation, the planning and implementation requirements
   • Identify and clarify, in consultation, the roles and responsibilities of individuals and work teams
   • Access and review, operational and emergency procedures
5. Plan the processing program
   • Involve internal and external stakeholders effectively in the planning process, and gain their support for the outcomes
   • Select and identify the source of the equipment required
   • Develop and document the processing plan in accordance with the processing operations parameters, the confirmed geological and survey data
   • Identify and acquire the resources required for the implementation of the processing plan
   • Identify training needs of individuals and work groups, and develop training plans
   • Prepare and present the processing plan budget
6. Implement, monitor and adjust the processing program
   • Issue and explain the processing plan to team members and others involved in the implementation
   • Provide timely ongoing support and advice to those implementing the plan
   • Ensure records and reports are maintained and issued in accordance with the processing plan requirements
   • Monitor the processing plan performance against processing plant operating parameters, and the budget
   • Resolve anomalies in consultation with relevant stakeholders and issue appropriate instructions for adjustments to the plan and/or its implementation

Performance Evidence

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 legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implements procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient implementation of the processing plant operations including:

interpreting and applying geological and survey data

providing team leadership

determining appropriate operational techniques

applying procedures for choosing and assigning plant and equipment

developing, initiating and administering work plans

interpreting and applying operational performance data

identifying and addressing training needs

demonstrates the identification of viable options and the selection of processing plant options that best meet the required outcomes through:

choosing appropriate operational techniques

choosing and assigning appropriate plant and equipment

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the implementation of processing plant operations including:

managing people and processes

resolving conflict

coordinating human, financial and physical resources

developing, initiating and administering work plans

interpret and apply operational performance data

engaging internal and external stakeholders

demonstrates completion of implementation of the processing plant operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

identification of the relevant information and scope of the work

identifying, selecting and sourcing the required equipment

monitoring the outcomes against the plans, parameters, and budget

resolving anomalies and implementing improvements to the plans

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in implementing site processing plant operations through:

application of geological and survey data

assessing processing parameters

management of processing options and procedures

managing operational techniques required for execution of the plan

managing operations within plant and equipment capabilities and limitations

using work planning techniques

applying consultative and coaching techniques

work monitoring methods

recording and reporting systems

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