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 design of stockpile formations and reclaiming systems

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient design of stockpile formations and reclaiming systems

the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

the identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes

working with others to undertake and complete the design of stockpile formations and reclaiming systems

consistent successful design of stockpile formations and reclaiming 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 civil works 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 to apply in undertaking of the design of stockpile formations and reclaiming systems

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

identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the design of stockpile formations and reclaiming systems

provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the implementation of stockpile formations and reclaiming 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 design stockpile formations and reclaiming systems:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

apply procedures for managing people and processes

apply requirements for preparing capital equipment proposals

apply procedures for analysing and reviewing stockpile operations and costs

apply procedures for managing projects and tasks

apply procedures for coordinating resources - human, financial and physical

apply requirements for delivering and maintaining services to required specifications

apply procedures for managing surface mining traffic

apply procedures for managing equipment and maintenance systems

apply techniques for evaluating new and used equipment

apply operating costs control requirements

apply procedures for gaining statutory/legal approvals

apply tender specifications preparation requirements

apply contract negotiation and finalisation techniques and requirements

access and use technologies

apply requirements for preparing and presenting management reports

apply procedures for negotiating with internal/external customers, community and statutory/legal authorities

apply conflict resolution techniques

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 design stockpile formations and reclaiming systems:

metalliferous mine operations

metalliferous mine products and services

stockpile design

stockpile configuration

reclaim systems design and configuration

team management

quality system

development, administration and review of procedures that apply to the system

stockpile formation and reclaiming systems' design and functionality

statutory control

organisational objectives

surveying

risk management: principles, strategies and applications

customer/client relations

environmental management

OHS

computer applications

negotiation techniques

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

Stockpiling requirements may include:

heap leaching surge stocking

storage bins

storage of finished products (concentrate)

loading bay storage

System may be defined as:

comprising policy, standards, procedures and tools/protocols

Stockpile configurations may include:

sprinkler systems to keep stockpiles damp to control dust

sprinkler systems for leach gold extraction

method of storing

method of loading

end use size

site modification

access to and from stockpile

material, size, shape

amount to be stored

weather conditions

stockpile floor

segregation

safety of area

reconciliation of stocks/transfers

stockpile identification

reporting

Planning would typically include:

interpreting and communicating information

surveying

infrastructure/technology requirements and would typically incorporate the following specifications:

products

production rate

recyclable materials

stack emissions

hours per week of operation

waste and stockpiles

water/tailings management

transportation systems

all weather development drives and openings