ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare for monitoring

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to interaction of vehicles and mining equipment

1.2. Identify and record site requirements for the interaction of transport systems and equipment

1.3. Access and interpret the specifications for the required transport systems and equipment

1.4. Identify, clarify and communicate roles and responsibilities

1.5. Access and interpret standard operating procedures

2. Monitor vehicles and equipment

2.1. Monitor effectiveness of policies, plans, procedures and workplace practices against objectives, timelines, key performance indicators and regulations

2.2. Validate use of vehicles and equipment and record in accordance with the project specifications

2.3. Identify hazards associated with interaction of transport and equipment and evaluate and respond to risks in accordance with established procedures

2.4. Monitor interaction of vehicles and mining equipment to ensure optimum efficiency

2.5. Monitor hazards associated with interaction of vehicles and mining equipment in accordance with workplace procedures

3. Monitor and review operations

3.1. Monitor the impact of contingencies

3.2. Use available information from monitoring processes to ensure accurate problem identification

3.3. Obtain specialist advice/assistance where required

3.4. Manage the impact of contingencies

3.5. Implement rectification requirements

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 monitor the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

apply techniques to develop responsibility/motivation

manage policy

apply interpersonal skills

liaise with other parties

coordinate others

manage information

solve problems

analyse operational problems

use measuring equipment

write clear reports

facilitate meetings

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 monitor the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment:

accuracy and precision requirements

limitations of transport, mobile plant and equipment systems

functions of vehicles and mine equipment

capabilities and limitations of equipment and vehicles

project reporting guidelines

risk management principles

company organisation

work role definitions

reporting methods and alternatives

relevant regulations, licenses and permits

emergency procedures and obligations

community expectations

consultative strategies

alternative documentation systems for procedures

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 monitoring the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient monitoring of the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment

working with others to plan, prepare, conduct and monitor the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment

evidence of the consistent successful monitoring of the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment

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, conduct and monitor the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the conduct of the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment

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

Vehicles may include:

all machines involved in production or those that have access to the operational and trafficable areas at the mine site

Equipment may include:

mobile plant heavy earth moving equipment

water and service machines

4 wheel drive passenger vehicles , including:

cars

buses

equipment systems, e.g. trailers and floats

Policies, plans and procedures may include:

organisational commitment

community consultation and involvement

objectives and targets

surveying program

documentation and records

operational and emergency procedures

responsibility and reporting structure

work environmental impact, regulatory and legal compliance

reviews/audits

significant incident alerts

Hazard 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

Contingencies may include:

vehicle and equipment failure

observation errors

operator error

movement of plant or ground

weather

obstructions

changing environment

visibility

parking

overhead power