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 face loader operations

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

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

consistent timely completion of face 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 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 face loader 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 face loader operations:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

apply operational safety requirements

access, interpret and apply technical information

apply equipment records maintenance requirements

apply diagnostic techniques

use relevant hand tools

apply procedures for disposal of environmentally sensitive fluids and materials

apply chemical and fuel safety measures

work wearing personal protective equipment

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 face loader operations:

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

towing requirements and techniques

site geological and survey data

site operational procedures

front end loader pre-start, start-up, operating and shutdown procedures and techniques

front end loader characteristics, technical capability and limitations

hazard identification and response procedures

site record keeping requirements

site personal protective equipment requirements

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

Face loading operations may include from:

blast muck piles

sedimentary deposit faces

Geological data may include relevant site-specific information in relation to:

rock type and characteristics

faults and joints

water tables or other water sources

Survey data may include relevant site-specific information in relation to:

floor heights

bench widths

grades

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

nature and scope of tasks

achievement targets

operational conditions

obtaining permits required

site layout

out of bounds areas

worksite inspection requirements

lighting conditions

plant or equipment defects

hazards and potential hazards

coordination requirements or issues

Inspect and prepare work area may include:

identification of hazards

selection and implementation of control measures for the hazards identified

safeguarding site and non-site personnel by:

erection of barricades and posting of signs

selection of appropriate equipment to ensure personnel safety and protection

determination of appropriate path of movement for loads and equipment/vehicles

floor clean up to specified levels and grade requirements

Coordination with others may include with:

yard persons

laboratory personnel

weighbridge personnel

mobile plant operators

processing plant operators

haulage unit operators

maintenance personnel

Pre-start and start-up procedures are to include:

external check of the machine

checking and topping up fluid levels (including fuel)

lubrication

inspection of attachments to ensure security and defects

instrument and control lever checks

reporting defects and damage

Park-up and shutdown procedures are to include ensuring that:

vehicle/equipment is secured as required by site procedures

attachments are rendered safe

access ways are clear

Operating techniques may include:

bucket loading

load carrying

equipment positioning

load discharge

towing

observing site speed limits

working safely around:

overhead powerlines

other machines and personnel

live stockpiles

Changing work conditions may include variations in:

grades

height of faces

bench widths

materials

haulage units

materials handling facilities

weather conditions

day and night

Haulage units may include:

rigid dump trucks

articulated dump trucks

highway trucks

Materials handling equipment may include:

feed hoppers

feeders

crushers

Dumping and stockpiling operations may include:

oversized material

contaminated materials

material to be used for special purposes or products

Hazardous and emergency situations may include:

powerlines and other overhead services

dust

noise

face overhangs

lighting strikes (potential tyre explosion)

tyre fires (isolation procedures)