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 establish and maintenance of surface product haulage and transport systems

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient establishing and maintenance of surface product haulage and transport systems

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 systems that best meet the required outcomes

working with others to establish and maintain surface product haulage and transport systems

consistent and timely establishing and maintenance of surface product haulage and transport systems

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 work sites 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 establish and maintain surface product haulage and transport systems

consistent and timely gaining of approval of surface product haulage and transport systems

provision of clear, timely required support and advice on the implementation of surface product haulage and transport systems

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 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 surface product haulage and transport systems:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

access, interpret and apply:

technical information

provide briefings and handover details

assess the risks and consequences attached to product haulage and transport systems and equipment

apply procedures for developing systems and equipment management procedures

apply procedures for planning and coordinating work

identify training needs related to product haulage and transport systems

interpret and apply manufacturer's instructions

apply procedures for conducting maintenance surveys

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 surface product haulage and transport systems:

audit review processes and techniques

computer based systems

emergency response and evacuation planning processes and techniques

fire fighting systems and precaution rules

geological structures

legislative and statutory requirements and instructions including transport rules, maintenance schemes, standard operating procedures, training, battery charging, positioning of fuel depots, conveyor belts

maintenance surveys

mine design relating to product haulage and transport systems and equipment

site operation procedures

site plans

site reporting procedures

power sources including electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, diesel

product haulage and transport systems and equipment statutory inspection requirements

product haulage and transport systems equipment management requirements

product haulage and transport equipment and systems; the types, uses, characteristics and limitations appropriate for safe operation at the site

risk management procedures

safety design features of product haulage and transport systems

site environmental monitoring requirements

specification design criteria including noise, dust, lighting, ergonomics, remote control, physical clearance, confined space, visibility, seating vibration and machine equipment and personal protection

stores system

training and assessment systems

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

Transport systems include capacities for personnel, equipment/materials and product and may include:

wheeled, including:

rubber tyred man transport

multipurpose vehicles

forklifts

front end loader

skid steer loader

railed, including:

locomotives (electric/diesel)

rolling stock

skidded

water borne

pipeline, including:

batching stations

dewatering systems

water reticulation pumping station

conveyor system, including:

conveyor belts

drive heads

tail ends transfer points

surge bins

fabricated bins

Specifications may include:

performance requirements

costs

dimensions

capacity

safety and health requirements

training requirements

key selection criteria

Hazards are:

a source of potential harm or a situation with a potential to cause loss

Risk is:

the chance of something happening that will have an impact upon objectives. It is measured in terms of consequences and likelihood.

Maintenance may be divided into:

predictive

preventive

breakdown

Planning may include:

interpreting and communicating information

business/performance plans

location

tender specifications

resources

statutory/legal/organisational requirements and control

resource parameters

best practice

technical standards established by industry and/or enterprise

planning approvals

surveying

infrastructure/technology requirements and would typically incorporate the following specifications:

products

production rate

recyclable materials

hours per week of operation

waste and stockpiles

water management

transportation systems

safety and health/environmental

all weather dust and noise levels/controls access/haul roads

Site documentation and training policy may include:

statutory and legislative requirements

management plans and procedures

Safety standards may be contained in:

legislation and regulations

relevant international/Australian standards

management plans

health and safety policy

code of practice

industry guidelines

approved standards

manufacturer's instructions

standard operational procedures

job instructions (or equivalent)

Audit mine is defined as:

a systematic examination against defined criteria to determine whether activities and related results conform to planned arrangement, and whether these arrangements are implemented effectively and are suitable to achieve the organisation's policy and objectives