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 the applying and monitoring of site services and infrastructure systems

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient applying and monitoring of site services and infrastructure systems

working with others to plan, prepare and applying the site services and infrastructure systems

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in applying the site services and infrastructure systems

evidence of the consistent successful applying and monitoring of site services and infrastructure systems

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 a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the 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 procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to plan, prepare and apply the site services and infrastructure systems

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in applying the site services and infrastructure systems

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 apply and monitor site services and infrastructure systems:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

access, interpret and apply:

legislative and site requirements and procedures

technical information

records and reports/briefings and handover details

manufacturer's instructions

apply hazard and risk management procedures

apply operations, services, fixed plant and infrastructure systems and equipment management procedures

apply work planning and coordination procedures

apply procedures to identify training needs

apply systems maintenance and modification procedures

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 apply and monitor site services and infrastructure systems:

legislative, Australian standards and site procedures for site services and infrastructure

emergency response and evacuation planning processes and techniques

audit review process and techniques

isolation and safe control of energy sources including electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, diesel

safety design features of site services and infrastructure systems

computer based systems

training systems

fire prevention and fire fighting systems

safety design features for maintenance of site services and infrastructure systems

maintenance and modification systems

stores systems

roadway maintenance and drilling

protection systems

reticulation systems

specifications for site services and infrastructure

identifying and clearly communicating key issues

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

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Site services may include:

water

wastewater

compressed air

fire fighting

fuel/oil

electrical

waste disposal

site monitoring systems

sanitation

communication systems

A site service system includes the functions of:

installation

operations

protection

maintenance

monitoring and recording

reporting process

environmental control (spontaneous combustion, gas, noise, water, heat, dust)

protection systems (guarding, fire protection and suppression, electricity, lightning protection and flame arrestors, ventilation in explosives magazines and earthing)

Infrastructure may include:

fabrication and construction areas

servicing areas

refuelling points

workshops/garages (underground and surface)

cutting and welding stations

dams

explosives magazines

training facility

bathrooms

HV switch rooms

lamp cabin

laboratory

storehouses

equipment storage areas

on-site residential housing

site access (road, rail, air)

battery charging rooms

water treatment plant

sewerage treatment plant

offices

emergency facilities (First Aid, fire and rescue)

coal preparation plant

stockpile

coal load out

control room

site security

"Fixed Plant"

Systems may include:

Ancillary support systems which may include, but are not limited to:

site plans

signage

stores systems

roadway maintenance

drilling (raise boring, bore hole and inseam drilling)

Emergency response systems which may include:

refuge chambers and changeover stations

designated escape ways

places of safety

alarm systems

guidance systems

emergency communication systems

escape apparatus and systems

sites rescue capability

first response stations

quick fill stations

Protection systems which may include, but are not be limited to:

explosion barriers

electrical protection

compressed air protection

hydraulic protection

environment protection (stone dusting and dust suppression)

mechanical protection

frictional ignition protection

isolation systems

guarding

Reticulation system which may be electrical or mechanical and may include:

water management

pumping of solids

fluid reticulation and storage

material reticulation and storage (hydraulic, electric, water, inert and seam gas, and compressed air)

Communication systems which may include, but are not limited to:

oral

phones/DAC

radios/PED

telemetry

Reporting and recording systems which include site requirements and consist of:

phones

radios

computer systems

oral and written

tagging and access control

Hazards is defined as:

a source of potential harm or a situation with a potential to cause loss

Risk is defined as:

the chance of something happening that will have an impact upon objectives. It is measured in terms of consequences and likelihood

Site procedures are also known as:

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

safe working procedures

safe operating procedures

standard working procedures

Audit is defined as:

a systematic examination against defined criteria to determine whether activities and related results conform to planned arrangement, and whether these arrangements are implemented effectively and are suitable to achieve the organisation's policy and objectives