The assessment process must address all of the following items of evidence.
Ability to:
1. Access workplace information to identify status of mill schedule and harvest rosters
2. Apply workplace information to calculate zero hour according to workplace procedure
3. Communicate zero hour to affected personnel
4. Amend daily schedule bin allotments and bin allocations to take account of variables affecting achievement of schedule
5. Monitor work progress and respond to update schedule as required
6. Respond to unplanned events to minimise disruption and optimise efficiency
7. Use communication systems and equipment to inform affected personnel of changes to schedule
8. Confirm that resources and personnel are available to meet amended schedule and if not, take action to secure requirements
9. Demonstrate workplace procedures for co-ordinating transport departures and arrivals to meet schedule requirements
10. Demonstrate workplace procedures for reallocating cane bin deliveries to harvesters in cases of factory/harvester breakdowns
11. Maintain workplace records and submit amendments for approval as required by workplace procedures
Knowledge of:
12. Relevant state OHS legislation, standards and codes of practice relating to work responsibilities
13. Safe work procedures including awareness of health and safety hazards related to work responsibilities and associated control measures
14. Factors taken into account in planning the schedule including the inter-relationships between factors. Factors typically include but are not limited to:
planned crushing rate
current stocks (yards and sidings)
yard and siding capacities
average bin weights
harvesting rosters
cut-to-crush delays
loco loads and performance
bin fleet size and availability
rail network capacity
labour requirements and availability
15. Purpose and procedure for calculating zero hour
16. Purpose and use of a computerized traffic systems
17. Factors that can affect the calculation of zero hour including:
factory performance. This includes planned and unplanned mill stops
weather
transport system delays including locomotive/motor truck breakdown
availability of empty bins, taking into account mixed bin fleet if appropriate
availability of full-yard space
availability of empty-yard space
siding status
track infrastructure condition
harvester failure
18. Relevant personnel and factory departments to be notified of zero hour and related amendments to schedule. This includes an understanding of the information relevant to each group/person
19. Standard allocation of bins to a group and procedure for adjusting allocations
20. Communication systems, protocols and standards when using 2-way radios
21. Awareness of conditions that are unusual or unplanned and related options for response. This includes an understanding of implications of different options for maintaining the continuous and efficient supply of cane
22. Factors that impact on efficient performance. These include:
labour
crib breaks
holding locos
waiting time (last bin)
fuel use
loads
scheduled cleaning and programmed maintenance.
23. Relevant OH&S and environmental requirements
24. Procedures for responding to emergency situations
Relationship with other standards
Pre-requisite units
There are no pre-requisite units for this competency standard.
Co-assessment of related units
Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit.
Resources required for assessment
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
Transport system and associated information and communication systems and equipment
Relevant codes of practice and industry standards
Workplace information required to assess, adjust and monitor work progress against schedule
Operating procedures related to work responsibilities
Housekeeping standards and procedures
Workplace information recording systems, requirements and procedures
Assessment requirements
For information on how to assess this competency standard and who can assess, refer to the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.