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 and maintain site infrastructure and fixed plant systems

apply procedures for the development and review of business plans

apply resource plan development requirements and procedures

apply project budget preparation requirements and procedures

apply title search procedures

apply statutory and legal approval application procedures

apply project management strategies

apply techniques to implement change

access and use appropriate technologies

apply procedures for the preparation and presentation of management reports

apply negotiation techniques with internalexternal customers community and statutorylegal authorities

apply conflict resolution techniques

access interpret and apply

technical information

sitelegislative requirements

records and reports

briefings and handover details

apply the principles of site design

apply hazard identification and risk management processes

apply work planning and coordination processes

apply training needs analysis

interpret and apply manufacturers instructions

apply maintenance survey procedures

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 and maintain site infrastructure and fixed plant systems

business planning

computer applications

financial models

site design

mining operations plant and equipment

negotiation techniques

organisational change and development

organisational objectives

planning and strategic management

project management

resource quantification

risk management

statutorylegal control

surveying

titles management

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 establishing and maintaining site infrastructure and fixed plant systems

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient completion of the establishing and maintenance of site infrastructure and fixed plant 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 programs that best meet the required outcomes

working with others to undertake and complete the establishing and maintenance of site infrastructure and fixed plant systems

timely completion of establishing and maintenance of site infrastructure and fixed plant 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 a civil works 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 andor 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 andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

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 option that best meet the required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidates

working with others to undertake and complete the establishing and maintenance of site infrastructure and fixed plant systems

timely gaining of approval of site infrastructure and fixed plant systems

provision of clear timely required support and advice on the implementation of site infrastructure and fixed plant systems

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues

may include:

Statutory/legal approvals may include:

Title searches may include:

Infrastructure may include:

Fixed plant may include:

Development and planning may include:

Specifications may include:

Legislative, statutory and site requirements may be contained in:

Mobile plant may include: