Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and organise work in the resources and infrastructure industries, including conducting basic workplace maintenance and housekeeping procedures.
It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under supervision to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and take responsibility for the quality of own work outcomes.
Licensing, legislative and certification requirements may apply to this unit and can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for work | 1.1 Obtain, interpret, and confirm work requirements 1.2 Access, interpret and apply documentation and procedures 1.3 Identify, read, clarify and confirm employment conditions, responsibilities and obligations 1.4 Identify the required outcomes, work procedures, available time, resource requirements and priorities when planning work 1.5 Inspect and prepare work areas in coordination with relevant personnel 1.6 Select appropriate plant and equipment, check for serviceability and report any faults 1.7 Identify and safely handle resources and materials 1.8 Identify and apply environmental protection requirements according to workplace procedures |
2. Sequence work safely | 2.1 Organise to complete tasks in a timely manner and in a logical, safe and efficient sequence 2.2 Complete writing compliance documentation and reports according to workplace procedures |
3. Resolve problems | 3.1 Identify problems with work processes and communicate them to relevant personnel 3.2 Modify work processes to meet changing circumstances after consultation with relevant personnel 3.3 Report problems in a timely manner to relevant personnel |
4. Finalise job activity | 4.1 Clear and clean work area, store tools and equipment 4.2 Correctly dispose of materials including recyclables 4.3 Clean, check and maintain machinery, tools and equipment 4.4 Document and report issues to relevant personnel |
Evidence of Performance
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:
plan and organise work on at least two occasions, including:
reading a work plan and sequencing work to meet the job requirements
inspecting and preparing work areas
identifying and planning for the safe use of the appropriate tools, plant and equipment, resources and materials
identifying and reporting problems with the work process
cleaning and maintaining work area
documenting and reporting issues with plant and equipment and machinery.
During the above, the candidate must:
locate and apply required documentation, policies and procedures and confirm that the work activity is compliant
implement the requirements, procedures and techniques required complete the planning and organisation of work
work with others to undertake and complete the planning and organisation of work, including:
solving problems with blockages to workflow and identifying work processes to avoid or minimise reworking and wastage
communicate with others to receive and clarify work instructions and to determine coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities.
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:
key policies, procedures and documentation required to plan and organise work, including those related to:
employment practices
environmental protection requirements
techniques for interpreting basic work planning processes
principles and techniques for responding to changing circumstances in the work processes, including those related to:
work health and safety procedures
emergency procedures
operational safety requirements
safety data sheets compliance
housekeeping
process for written and verbal maintenance records and reporting requirements
plant and equipment, tools and material types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
basic techniques for coordinating and communicating job activities with others.
Assessment Conditions
Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:
include access to:
personal protective equipment
equipment required to plan and organise work
relevant documentation
be conducted in a safe environment; and,
be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,
be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures and processes directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,
confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances.
Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated work environment* provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessor requirements
Assessors must be able to clearly demonstrate current and relevant industry knowledge and experience to satisfy the mandatory regulatory standards as set out in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/Australian Quality Training Framework mandatory requirements for assessors current at the time of assessment and any relevant licensing and certification requirements. This includes:
vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed
current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided
current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training and assessment
formal relevant qualifications in training and assessment
having knowledge of and/or experience using the latest techniques and processes
possessing the required level of RII training product knowledge
having an understanding and knowledge of legislation and regulations relevant to the industry and to employment and workplaces
demonstrating the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence outlined in this unit of competency, and
the minimum years of current** work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below in an industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit.
It is also acceptable for the appropriately qualified assessor to work with an industry expert to conduct assessment together and for the industry expert to be involved in the assessment judgement. The industry expert must have current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided. This means the industry subject matter expert must demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed:
Industry sector | AQF indicator level*** | Required assessor or industry subject matter expert experience |
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Infrastructure | 1 | 1 year |
2 | 2 years | |
Drilling, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying), Metalliferous Mining and Civil Infrastructure | 3-6 | 3 years |
Other sectors | Where this unit is being assessed outside of the resources and infrastructure sectors assessor and/or industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation. |
*Guidance on simulated environments has been stipulated in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide located on VETNet.
**Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to industry by conducting a minimum number of site assessments as determined by the relevant industry sector, across various locations.
*** While a unit of competency does not have an AQF level, where a unit is being delivered outside of a qualification the first numeric character in the unit code should be considered as the AQF indicator level for assessment purposes.
Foundation Skills
Writing | Produces and completes written documents required for workplace procedures |
Self-management | Monitors and minimises own exposure to worksite risks and hazards during activities |
Oral communication | Uses a range of communication techniques and systems to communicate with others |