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 compliance with site work processes/procedures

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient application of site work processes/procedures, while complying with site risk management, safety, environmental and communication requirements, including:

accessing, identifying and applying site procedures/standards

identifying, agreeing and adjusting performance in line with potential changing circumstances

planning and completing work to achieve agreed outcomes

monitoring processes, reporting incidents and safely applying risk control processes to minimise injury, loss, equipment damage and environmental harm

contributing to the site safety health management system

completing required documentation

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 should 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 requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to comply with site work processes/procedures

Guidance information for assessment

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

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following:

access, interpret and apply site procedures/standards

communicate effectively in the workplace

monitor and recommend changes to overcome non compliance with site procedures/standards

maintain relevant site documents and reports

identify hazards in the workplace

apply risk management practices

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, site work processes/procedures:

site safety and health management systems

work planning processes

site and equipment safety requirements

technical and operational capability and limitations of resources and equipment being used

relevant safety and health legislation including obligations under duty of care

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 work procedures/standards

may include:

relevant legislation

relevant Australian standards relating to safety and health management systems

organisation or site policies, procedures and work instructions

safety and health management systems

principle hazard management plans

standard operating procedures

code of practice, recognised standards or guidelines

manufacturer's instructions

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Roles and responsibilities may include:

identification of hazards

roles and responsibilities defined in site safety and health management systems

obligations and duties of care under safety legislation

criteria for evaluation of own work

measures to avoid injury and illness

criteria for measurement and minimisation of risk

processes to ensure "right first time" approach

adherence to relevant work procedures

A work plan:

is the plan of routine or non-routine activities which may or may not be documented

may be SLAMS (Stop, Look, Assess, Manage)

Relevant documentation may include:

site based incident reporting forms

safe work guidelines or work instructions

risk based self check lists

hazard reporting systems