ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan, prepare for and initiate the operations

1.1. Access, interpret, apply and share with team members compliance documentation relevant to mobile plant operations

1.2. Access and share with team members the geological and survey data required to complete the mobile plant operations

1.3. Prepare an action plan, in consultation with team members, which makes best use of the available resource and meets the site operational requirements

1.4. Acquire and make available the necessary resources for the safe, effective and efficient conduct of mobile plant operations

1.5. Issue clear and timely instructions to team members and others involved for the safe, effective and efficient conduct in the mobile plant operations to meet site operational requirements

2. Monitor, adjust and report on execution of the operations

2.1. Ensure safe, effective and efficient execution of plant operational tasks

2.2. Monitor operations performance to ensure achievement of planned outcomes

2.3. Initiate adjustments to work programs to take into account non-achievement of planned outcomes

2.4. Complete and submit reports

2.5. Recommend changes to improve the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the mobile plant operations

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 supervise mobile plant operations:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

provide team leadership

apply procedures to choose appropriate operational techniques

apply procedures to choose and assign appropriate plant and equipment

apply procedures to develop and administer work plans

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 supervise mobile plant operations:

risk, statutory compliance, health, safety, environmental, quality and communication requirements and procedures

site operational requirements

team leadership techniques

operational techniques required for execution of the mobile plant tasks

plant and equipment capabilities

work planning techniques

work monitoring methods

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 supervising mobile plant operations

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient supervision of mobile plant operations

working with others to plan, prepare and conduct mobile plant operations

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in mobile plant operations

evidence of the consistent successful supervision of mobile plant operations

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 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 conduct mobile plant operations

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the conduct of the mobile plant operations

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity 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

codes of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

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

rock and soil 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

Mobile plant operations may cover:

land clearing

overburden stripping and stockpiling

face loading

raw feed haul and dumping

sales loading

raw feed and product stockpiling

road, pavement, drainage and dam construction and maintenance

rehabilitation and environmental works

raw feed and product blending

tailings deposition and treatment

Resources may include:

labour

materials

services

equipment

Instructions may be issued in briefings, handovers, and work orders and may include:

nature and scope of tasks

achievement targets

refuelling arrangements

operational conditions

obtaining permits required

site layout

out of bounds areas

worksite inspection requirements,

plant or equipment defects

hazards and potential hazards

coordination requirements or issues