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.
1. Plan and prepare for Shutdown dredge and operator maintenance | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply service and maintenance documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures 1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the work activities 1.5 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency 1.6 Raise and safely secure ladder above water 1.7 Conduct retreat away from working face to safe location 1.8 Flush out plant 1.9 Adjust spuds and/or cable lengths to ensure dredge remains level on pond |
2. Move boat line | 2.1 Disconnect main power supply to dredge and plant 2.2 Move float line to new position ensuring enough slack is available for move |
3. Check ladder | 3.1 Confirm ladder is above water and safely secured 3.2 Check ladder at scheduled times 3.3 Inspect swing sheave action to assess ladder swing performance 3.4 Inspect cutter components and flush flow 3.5 Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity |
4. Conduct operational maintenance | 4.1 Visually inspect dredge to identify faults 4.2 Conduct routine operational servicing to ensure peak performance 4.3 Repair or refer faults |
5. Conduct housekeeping activities | 5.1 Clean and store equipment and attachments 5.2 Complete records and documentation |
Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:
locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures
implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient shutting down of dredges for operator maintenance including:
organisation and site requirements and procedures
diagnostic techniques
decision making process
directing operations
hazard identification procedures
handling hazardous goods
ground conditions
documents, plans, reports, maps, specifications
record maintenance requirements
operational monitoring
work tasks
defect reporting requirements
employing safe work practices
selecting and wear personal protective equipment
working in a team
troubleshooting techniques
communications equipment
computer systems
works effectively with others to shutdown dredge for operator maintenance that meets all of the required outcomes including:
organising work activities to meet all task requirements
communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions
communicating clearly and concisely with others to resolve coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities
demonstrates completion of shutting down dredge for operator maintenance that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
planning and preparing for shutdown dredge for operator maintenance including:
raising and securing ladder
flushing out plant
taking dredge off feed
moving boat lines
checking the ladder
inspecting all dredge components and identifying faults
conducting routine operational maintenance
repairing or referring faults
housekeeping activities
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in shutdown dredge for operator maintenance through:
accessing, interpreting and applying the organisational and site requirements and procedures for;
work health and safety
environmental and heritage
anchoring
anchor move
dredge preparation
dredge clean up
isolation
ladder maintenance
monitoring
night and day working
open cut – dredging
operational checks
start up
shutdown
sounding
float line
center line
dredge maneuvering
plant move
retreat
side-line cable replacement
applying equipment processes, technical capability, limitations and safety requirements
interpreting indicator readings
identifying ladder swing capability and limitations
interpreting and applying site operational systems
identifying working face dangers
An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,
this unit is best assessed in the context of this sector’s 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 this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills; and,
this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,
assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,
assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,
assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,
where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,
assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:
Industry sector | AQF** Level | Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience |
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction | 1 | 1 Year |
2 | 2 Years |
Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying) | 3-6 | 3 Years |
Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction | 3-6 | 5 Years |
Other sectors | Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation. |
*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.
**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level