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 the planning and monitoring of recycled material operations

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient planning and monitoring of recycled material operations

the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

the identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes

working with others to undertake and complete the planning and monitoring of recycled material operations

consistent successful planning and monitoring of recycled materials operations

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 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 to apply in undertaking of the planning and monitoring recycling material operations

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

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 to meet the required outcomes

identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the planning and monitoring of recycled material operations

provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the planning and monitoring of recycled material 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 plan and monitor recycled material operations:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

apply people and processes management techniques

apply capital equipment proposal preparation requirements and procedures

apply business and resource plan development requirements and procedures

apply operating budget preparation requirements and procedures

analyse and review operations/costs

apply project and task management techniques

apply procedures for coordinating resources - human, financial and physical

apply procedures for delivering and maintaining services to required specifications

apply equipment and maintenance systems management requirements and procedures

apply techniques for evaluate new and used equipment

apply operating costs control requirements and procedures

apply procedures to audit recycled material operations performance - finance, safety, environment, quality assurance, legislative compliance, resource utilisation

prepare tender specifications

apply negotiating and contract finalisation techniques

apply procedures for implementing change

access and use appropriate technologies

prepare and present management reports

apply techniques for negotiations with internal/external customers, community and statutory/legal authorities

apply conflict resolution techniques

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 plan and monitor recycled material operations:

metalliferous mining recycled material operations

metalliferous mining products and services

metalliferous mining plant and equipment

team management

quality system

statutory control

organisational objectives

resource monitoring

risk management: principles, strategies and applications

customer/client relations

organisational change and development

environmental management

OHS

computer applications

negotiation techniques

statistics

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

Statutory/legal requirements may include:

environmental -noise/air/water

quantities

zonings

boundaries

processes

royalties

rehabilitation

freehold

council

lease

by-laws

contamination

wildlife corridors

Statutory bodies may include:

Mineral Resources or appropriate body

OHS Authority

Environmental

federal/state/local government

Water Supply

Harbours and Marine

Port Authority

Road Authorities

Company policy and procedures

Planning and development would typically include:

interpreting and communicating information

surveying

infrastructure/technology requirements and would typically incorporate the following specifications:

products

production rate

recyclable materials

stack emissions

hours per week of operation

waste and stockpiles

water/tailings management

transportation systems

all weather development drives and openings