ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan, prepare for and initiate tasks

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the application and monitoring of the site water management plan

1.2. Access and share with team members the geological, hydrological and survey data required to complete the site water management tasks

1.3. Prepare an action plan, in consultation with team members, which makes best use of the available resource and takes into account the requirements of the site water management plan

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

1.5. Issue clear and timely instructions to team members and others involved for the safe, effective and efficient conduct in the tasks

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

2.1. Ensure safe, effective and efficient execution of tasks in accordance with the management plan and other relevant requirements and procedure

2.2. Monitor management plan 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 as required

2.5. Recommend changes to improve the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the management plan

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 apply and monitor the site water management plan:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

interpret legislative requirements and procedures

interpret site requirements and procedures

provide team leadership

apply procedures for selecting construction and operational techniques

apply procedures for selecting and assigning plant and equipment

apply procedures for developing and administering 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 apply and monitor the site water management plan:

legislative, manufacturer's and site requirements and procedures

site risk, legislative compliance, health, safety, environmental, quality and communication requirements and procedures

site water management plan

team leadership techniques

operational techniques required for execution of the plan

plant and equipment capabilities

work planning techniques

work monitoring methods

training systems

emergency response and evacuation planning processes and 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 applying and monitoring site water management plans

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient application and monitoring of site water management plans

working with others to plan, prepare and conduct the site water management plans

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the application of site water management plans

evidence of the consistent successful application and monitoring of the site water management plan

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 resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the 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 site water management plans

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the application of site water management plans

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

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

rock type and characteristics

faults and joints

water tables or other water sources

Hydrological data may include:

rainfall

surface water, existing streams and dams

catchment areas and runoff characteristics

groundwater and bores

Survey data may include relevant site specific information in relation to:

floor heights

bench widths

grades

Site water management plan may include:

site water balances for peak and low requirements

water re-use and recycle requirements

water withdrawals constraints, including volume and source use in normal and dry weather

pumping capacities requirements to meet current and future production needs

planned volume and quality of discharge

segregation requirements for clean and contaminated flows

contaminated flows treatment program

waste water volume usage and quality and how and where to store for treatment then discharge

groundwater sources protection requirements

existing neighbour water usage and discharge considerations

surface water resources control requirements

quality and potential of ground water regime protection measures, including local wells and surface water sources)

testing management system for discharge waters, in accordance with legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

contingency plans for flood routing of waters in pit's operational area covering peak flows

pumping of waters from flooded pit, settlement ponds, holding dams or sump pits

engineering detail for construction of table drains, culverts, channels, pipe works, trenches, manhole, gully pits as part of surface drainage and total reticulation network

water flow, pipe laying techniques and earthwork activities associated with drainage and rural road geometry

work pits development

ongoing maintenance work for the drainage scheme of the quarry site, including pit works, roadways, administration areas and boundary conditions

site drainage and waste water treatment processes monitoring requirements

recording of the quality of site drainage effluent to meet environmental and company requirements

water treatment systems design

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

operational conditions

obtaining permits required

site layout

out-of-bounds areas

worksite inspection requirements

lighting conditions

plant or equipment defects

hazards and potential hazards

coordination requirements or issues