ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare for operation

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity

1.2. Plan and prepare work

1.3. Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details

1.4. Establish and maintain communications with other personnel using approved communication methods

1.5. Coordinate shift activities with other personnel

1.6. Identify, address and report potential risks and hazards

1.7. Complete computer systems and equipment pre-start checks

1.8. Identify, address and report site environmental issues

1.9. Check previous shift details and record outstanding maintenance inspections and identified defects

2. Allocate and log resources

2.1. Allocate and log hauling equipment to loading equipment and log

2.2. Interpret data and re-allocate equipment to maintain productiveness and to meet changing site conditions

2.3. Access employee and contractor details and allocate personnel to specific types of plant/equipment to ensure maximum productiveness

2.4. Maintain records of individual employees' productiveness on each type of machine in operation

3. Monitor and report plant/machine activity

3.1. Monitor and report the current status of site operation and plant

3.2. Continuously monitor data to identify the location of equipment on site

3.3. Determine from data the location of where material is being moved, haul distances, and the location for dumping of materials

3.4. Interpret data to determine and generate reports on equipment usage, availability and productivity

3.5. Capture data for measuring operational outputs and resource usage, so as to report total usage and resource consumption rates

4. Monitor movement of materials

4.1. Log the movement of loading and hauling machinery and the quantities of materials moved

4.2. Monitor and report stock levels for availability of dispatched materials

4.3. Monitor and report productivity rates and cycle times

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to monitor site production activities:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for monitoring site production activities

operate computers

communicate effectively with site personnel

apply diagnostic techniques

work in a team

be a self-starter

comply with environmental requirements

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following as required to monitor site production activities:

computerised monitoring and control systems

monitoring, recording and generating reports

allocating and re-allocating site equipment and personnel

consolidating end-of-shift reports

shift production priorities

control and access to site

responses in the event of a site emergency

site and equipment safety requirements and procedures

stockpile management processes

plant machinery characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

environmental requirements and constraints related to site operations

recording and reporting processes

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 monitoring site production activities

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of monitoring of site production activities

working with others to undertake and complete the site production activities that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of monitoring site production activities that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

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.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.

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 should sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

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 applications using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

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

implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the monitoring of site production activities

Guidance information for assessment

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

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.

Compliance documentation may include:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

Acts and regulations dealing with:

worksite safety and health

worksite inspection

OHS

Explosives

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Shift changeover details may include:

nature and scope of the work

working conditions

achievement targets

site lighting arrangements

defects on equipment

hazards and potential hazards

coordination requirements/issues

Personnel may include:

contractors

drillers

drivers

holders of appropriate tickets

licensed operators

maintenance staff/tradespersons

personnel authorised by site management

service personnel

supervisors

surveyors

Coordination activities may include:

communication with personnel

awareness of other support plant

equipment

Potential risks and hazards may include:

abandoned equipment

adjoining pit walls

adverse weather conditions (electrical storms, floods, fires)

chemicals

contaminants

equipment

fences

holes

materials

over-hanging rocks

personnel

pot holes

unsafe ground

unstable faces

vehicles

Environmental issues may include:

drainage

dust (dump)

emissions

flora and fauna

hazardous chemicals

noise

recycling

run-off

spills

waste management and disposal

water quality

Hauling and loading equipment may include:

loader

excavator

truck

dump truck

rail vehicles and wagons

Employee and contractor details may include:

qualifications

permits

site authorities

license to operate equipment

time-sheet details

training details

leave

Locations may include:

where material is being mined

where equipment is at the start and end of shift

haul distances

Material may include:

production material

topsoil

gravel

ore

overburden

Data for measuring operational outputs may include:

fuel

drill holes and metres drilled

consumables

advance

rail activities

equipment hour metre readings