ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for the initiation of operations

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to establishing quarry operations

1.2. Access, interpret and clarify the approved site development plan in consultation with internal and external stakeholders

1.3. Prepare detailed business and marketing plans/budgets/financial models and contingency plans for the operation

2. Establish the human resource requirement for the operation

2.1. Access, interpret and clarify requirements and procedures relating to human resource management

2.2. Establish parameters for employment of site personnel in accordance with site needs

2.3. Select and appoint site management personnel in accordance with organisation's requirements and site parameters

2.4. Identify potential training needs and develop training plan in consultation with site manager

2.5. Develop and implement position descriptions in consultation with site manager and in accordance with requirements and procedures and the site parameters

2.6. Establish site personnel selection procedures in consultation with site manager and in accordance with requirements and procedures

3. Establish the system for physical resource acquisition

3.1. Access, interpret and clarify requirements and procedures relating to the acquisition of physical resources

3.2. Identify the physical resources required for the safe, effective and efficient operation of the site

3.3. Establish, communicate and ensure the application of parameters for acquisition of physical resources in accordance with site needs and requirements and procedures

3.4. Facilitate and monitor the acquisition of physical resources required for the safe, effective and efficient operation of the site.

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 establish quarry operations:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

apply business plan development requirements and procedures

apply resource plan development requirements and procedures

apply project budget preparation requirements and procedures

apply title search procedures

interpret survey data

apply procedures for gaining of statutory/legal approvals

apply tender specifications preparation requirements and procedures

apply negotiation techniques and contract finalisation requirements and procedures

apply procedures for the implementation of project management strategies

apply procedures for the implementation of change

access and use appropriate technologies

apply management report preparation and presentation requirements and procedures

apply techniques for negotiation 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 establish quarry operations:

quarry design

market research

statutory/legal control

titles management

organisational objectives

resource quantification

project management

financial models

fundamentals of contract law

planning and strategic management

human resource policies and practices

industrial awards/enterprise agreements

business planning

risk management

customer/client relations

organisational change and development

quarry operations, plant and equipment

computer applications

negotiation techniques

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 establishing of quarry operations

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the establishing of quarry operations

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

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

working with others to undertake and complete the establishing of quarry operations

consistent and timely completion of the establishing of quarry 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 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

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

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 establishing of quarry operations

consistent and timely gaining of approval of proposed quarry operations

provision of clear, timely required support and advice on the implementation of quarry 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

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Stakeholders may include:

senior management

operating managers

project managers

other employees

regulatory authority representatives

tenderers

contractors

community

suppliers

customers

Physical resources may include:

fixed and mobile plan

equipment

buildings

infrastructure

power/energy