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 conducting ship loader operations

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of ship loader operations

working with others to undertake and complete ship loader operations that meet all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of ship loader operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meet the required outcomes

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

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete ship loader operations

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 conduct ship loader operations:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

apply operational safety requirements

access, interpret and apply technical information

apply diagnostic techniques

use hand and power tools

apply equipment hose down and chute cleaning requirements and procedures

communicate using radios, phones other techniques

apply procedures for complying with environmental requirements (e.g. using dust suppression equipment)

apply procedures for the disposal of environmentally sensitive fluids and materials

apply records maintenance requirements

apply data entry procedures into computer based system

apply procedures for working at heights

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 conduct ship loader operations:

site and equipment safety requirements and procedures

ship-loader characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

ship-loader maintenance and operating procedures

ore type and quality

environmental requirements e.g. dust suppression and constraints related to ship-loading operations

recording and reporting processes

impact of ship-loader operations on customer quality requirements

impact of ship-loader operations on vessel loading specifications

layout of vessel and potential structural hazards

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

Work requirements will be in the form of:

work plans (hatch loading plans)

shift briefings

handover details

work orders

Shift details may include:

nature and scope of the work

working conditions

production targets

defects on equipment

hazards and potential hazards

coordination requirements/issues

Information required may include:

grade and ore type

hatch loading plans

position on wharf

weather conditions

tidal movements

ship movement

ship structure and potential hazards for boom collision

Safety information and procedures are contained in:

site-specific safety processes and documentation such as JSAs

Coordination activities may include:

communication with Control, Maintenance personnel, Supervision, Process Control Officer, Mobile Operators, shipping officer, representative on the ship (ship's master) etc

monitoring operation of ship loader ensuring that it does not collide with other equipment (anti-collision systems active)

Ship loader functions include:

Conveyor start & stop

Long travel

Slewing (left & right)

Luffing (up & down)

Hazardous and emergency situations may include:

emergency evacuation procedure

heat

vehicle movement on wharf

wet weather operation or cyclones

electrical start-up and shutdown of equipment

loss of electrical supply

electrical fires

windy and dusty conditions

chute cleaning

working in close proximity to moving equipment and parts

boom collision with ship structures

Reporting may include:

accident/incident reports

pre-start equipment reports/defect reports

hatch loading reports

entry of data into computer systems

tagging