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 coal stockpile dozer operations

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of coal stockpile dozer operations

working with others to undertake and complete the coal stockpile dozer operations that meet all of the required outcomes

consistent, timely completion of coal stockpile dozer 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 and/or 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 and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

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 candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the coal stockpile dozer operations

Guidance information for assessment

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

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 coal stockpile dozer operations:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

apply operation safety

access, interpret and apply technical information

apply hand-eye coordination

use relevant hand tools

apply diagnostic techniques

apply chemical and fuel safety measures

apply procedures for disposal of environmentally sensitive fluids and materials

maintain equipment records

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 coal stockpile dozer operations:

site and equipment safety requirements

stockpile management procedures

equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

dozer operational procedures

dozer maintenance systems and procedures

site environmental requirements and constraints related to dozer operations

basic geological and survey data

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant compliance documentation may include:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

codes of practice

Employment and Workplace Relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Stockpile dozer operations may include:

ripping

pushing and levelling of coal

pad preparation

drainage

dump establishment

maintenance

Work requirements may be in the form of:

shift briefings

handover details

work orders

Work requirements may include:

plant identification/allocation

nature and scope of the task

achievement targets

working conditions

adequacy of site lighting

defects to equipment

hazards and potential hazards

coordination requirements/issues

Safety information and procedures may be contained in:

legislation and regulations

relevant Australian standards

management plans

OHS policy

code of practice

manufacturer's instructions

safe working procedures (or equivalent)

Specific safety requirements are to include:

boarding and disembarkation procedures

spontaneous combustion awareness

slippery conditions

uneven surfaces

operational signal procedures

equipment lowering and lifting

Towing and pushing may include:

coal haulers

pumps

lighting sets

other dozers