Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor site production activities in the resources and infrastructure industries.
It applies to those working in supervisory and technical specialist roles. They generally work under minimal supervision to undertake a broad range of skilled applications in varied work contexts, using some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.
Licensing, legislative and certification requirements may apply to this unit and can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for production | 1.1 Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements 1.2 Access, interpret and apply documentation required to monitor site production activities 1.3 Plan and prepare work activity to meet the required production outcomes 1.4 Establish and maintain communication with relevant personnel, identify team responsibilities, shift activities and shift changeover details according to workplace procedures 1.5 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures according to workplace procedures 1.6 Complete computer systems and equipment prestart checks according to workplace procedures 1.7 Check previous shift details and record in writing outstanding maintenance inspections and identified defects |
2. Allocate and log resources | 2.1 Allocate and log hauling equipment to loading equipment 2.2 nterpret data and re-allocate equipment to maintain productivity and to meet changing conditions within scope of own role 2.3 Access employee and contractor details and allocate personnel to specific types of plant and equipment to ensure productivity 2.4 Maintain records of employee equipment productivity |
3. Monitor and report plant and equipment activity | 3.1 Monitor and report the current status of the operation/production and plant and equipment 3.2 Monitor data to identify the location of equipment on site 3.3 Interpret data to determine 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 plant and equipment usage, availability and productivity 3.5 Capture data insights for measuring operational outputs and resource usage, and report total usage and resource consumption rates to relevant personnel |
4. Monitor movement of materials | 4.1 Log the movement of plant and equipment and the quantities of materials moved according to workplace procedures 4.2 Monitor and report stock levels that are available and dispatched according to workplace procedures 4.3 Monitor and report productivity rates and cycle times according to workplace procedures |
Evidence of Performance
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:
monitor site production activities on at least two occasions, including:
determining risks and hazards that may affect operations and take action within their authority to remedy
reporting risks and hazards to relevant personnel when unable to remedy
operating computers to communicate with others and monitoring site production activities
applying diagnostic techniques to improve and resolve issues for site production
monitoring and reporting plant and machinery activity
maintaining written logs, including:
hauling equipment to loading equipment
the movement of plant and equipment and the quantities of materials moved
interpreting relevant data.
During the above, the candidate must:
locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures and confirm that the work activity is compliant
implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for monitoring site production activities
work effectively with others to monitor site production activities in a way that meets all required outcomes
communicate clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions and to determine coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities.
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:
key policies, procedures and documentation required to monitor site production activities, including:
computerised monitoring and control systems
principles and techniques for monitoring site production activities, including:
monitoring, recording and generating reports
allocating and re-allocating site equipment and personnel
consolidating end-of-shift reports
complying with control and access to site
principles and techniques for managing and adapting shift production priorities
principles and techniques for identifying relevant hazards and emergencies
techniques for coordinating and communicating job activities with others.
Assessment Conditions
Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:
include access to:
personal protective equipment
equipment related to monitoring site production activities
relevant documentation
be conducted in a safe environment; and,
be assessed in the context of this sector's work environment; and,
be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures and processes directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,
confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances.
Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated work 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.
Assessor requirements
Assessors must be able to clearly demonstrate current and relevant industry knowledge and experience to satisfy the mandatory regulatory standards as set out in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/Australian Quality Training Framework mandatory requirements for assessors current at the time of assessment and any relevant licensing and certification requirements. This includes:
vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed
current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided
current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training and assessment
formal relevant qualifications in training and assessment
having knowledge of and/or experience using the latest techniques and processes
possessing the required level of RII training product knowledge
having an understanding and knowledge of legislation and regulations relevant to the industry and to employment and workplaces
demonstrating the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence outlined in this unit of competency, and
the minimum years of current** work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below in an industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit.
It is also acceptable for the appropriately qualified assessor to work with an industry expert to conduct assessment together and for the industry expert to be involved in the assessment judgement. The industry expert must have current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided. This means the industry subject matter expert must demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed:
Industry sector | AQF indicator level*** | Required assessor or industry subject matter expert experience |
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Infrastructure | 1 | 1 year |
2 | 2 years | |
Drilling, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying), Metalliferous Mining and Civil Infrastructure | 3-6 | 3 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. |
*Guidance on simulated environments has been stipulated in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide located on VETNet.
**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 a minimum number of site assessments as determined by the relevant industry sector, across various locations.
*** While a unit of competency does not have an AQF level, where a unit is being delivered outside of a qualification the first numeric character in the unit code should be considered as the AQF indicator level for assessment purposes.
Foundation Skills
Reading | Identifies and interprets information from workplace procedures, documentation and regulations |
Writing | Produces and completes written documents required for workplace procedures |
Self-management | Monitors and minimises own exposure to worksite risks and hazards during activities |