List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Identify scope of SCADA system | 1.1 | Identify categories of information held in and control options of SCADA system relevant to team or area. |
| 1.2 | Identify range of information able to be provided to SCADA system by team. |
| 1.3 | Identify range of information able to be provided to team by SCADA system. |
| 1.4 | Identify team or area functions impacted by SCADA system. |
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2 | Communicate using SCADA system | 2.1 | Send and receive information using SCADA. |
| 2.2 | Send and receive messages using SCADA. |
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3 | Make decisions using SCADA | 3.1 | Interrogate the SCADA system to find required current, historical or predicted information. |
| 3.2 | Take actions appropriate to the information. |
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4 | Monitor the use of SCADA | 4.1 | Routinely monitor SCADA information. |
| 4.2 | Identify poor uses of SCADA system within team and system inadequacies. |
| 4.3 | Identify system improvements required. |
| 4.4 | Take action to improve SCADA system and its use. |
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5 | Support team use of SCADA | 5.1 | Regularly communicate with team, both using SCADA-based communication and face to face. |
| 5.2 | Identify skill improvement needs. |
| 5.3 | Identify team members who require additional support. |
| 5.4 | Take action to provide support according to procedures. |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include the ability, to facilitate and/or provide support on three (3) or more occasions, to:
identify team or area information and operations requirements and relate to SCADA system
lead and motivate others in using SCADA system
obtain regular and one-off information from SCADA system
make decisions using SCADA generated information.
Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job role sufficient to fulfil their job role independently, including:
hierarchy of SCADA system and operation
information available from and controls exercised by/through the SCADA system
query, control and other facilities and information offered by SCADA
support/training/skill development mechanisms available for access by team members.
The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence shall be based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.
The collection of performance evidence:
should occur over a range of situations which include typical disruptions to normal, smooth operation of the workplace
will typically include a supervisor/third-party report focussing on consistent performance and problem recognition and solving. A supervisor/third-party report must be prepared by someone who has a direct, relevant, current relationship with the person being assessed and who is in a position to form a judgement on workplace performance relevant to the unit of competency
must include facilitating and/or support for teams or work groups using SCADA systems in own workplace
will typically include the use of appropriate tools, equipment and safety gear requiring demonstration of preparation, operation, completion and responding to problems.
Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations.
Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence (provided a record is kept) or through an independent process such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.
Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.
Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.
The assessor must demonstrate both technical competency and currency.
Technical competence can be demonstrated through:
relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment AND/OR
relevant workplace experience
Currency can be demonstrated through:
performing the competency being assessed as part of current employment OR
having consulted with an organisation providing relevant environmental monitoring, management or technology services about performing the competency being assessed within the last twelve months.