Required skills includes

Ability to

confirm status of tipping process at start up

select fit and use personal protective clothing andor equipment

demonstrate manual and automatic modes of operation as appropriate to workplace equipment

monitor tipping process to maintain a full carrier including monitoring

rate of tipping to maintain full carrier

bin and equipment condition

identify faulty bins andor equipment and arrange transfer for repair

take corrective action in response to abnormal or unacceptable performance

use appropriate communication methods and equipment including way radios

complete tipping operation records and hand over tipping process

maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards including clearing cane spillages

Required knowledge includes

Knowledge of

relevant state OHS legislation standards and industry codes of practice relating to work responsibilities

safe work procedures including awareness of health and safety hazards related to tipping operation and associated control measures

functions and basic operating principles of tipping process and related control system and equipment components

the relationship between the tipping process and mill operation

consequences of tipping contaminated cane

typical faults in cane bins which affect haulage and tipping operations

acceptable bin and rake condition and procedure for tagging and reporting bins requiring repair

procedures for responding to emergency situations

requirements to liaiseadvise related work areas

housekeeping standards for the work area

reporting and recording systems

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

Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of ability to

confirm status of tipping process at start up

monitor tipping process to maintain a full carrier

identify faulty bins andor equipment and arrange transfer for repair

take corrective action in response to abnormal or unacceptable performance

use appropriate communication methods and equipment

complete tipping operation records and hand over tipping process

maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to

Tipping process milling train and related equipment

Relevant codes of practice and industry standards

Operating procedures and related advice on equipment operation

Loaded cane bins

Personal protective clothing and equipment

Communication systems and equipment

Housekeeping standards and procedures

Workplace information recording systems requirements and procedures

Method of assessment

Where the tipping operator conducts weighbridge operations andor yard control the following related units are to be coassessed with this unit

SUGA Conduct rail weighbridge operations

SUG214A Conduct rail weighbridge operations

SUGA Move cane bins in a marshalling yard

SUG101A Move cane bins in a marshalling yard.

Guidance information for assessment

To ensure consistency in ones performance competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances cases and responsibilities and where possible over a number of assessment activities

Policies and procedures

Codes of practice

Workplace information

Equipment status

Equipment

Typical hazards

Teamwork

Information systems