ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan for the laser levelling

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the managing of laser levelling of operating plant

1.2. Interpret design to identify laser levelling to be implemented

1.3. Check design for internal inconsistencies

1.4. Identify and contact stakeholders according to organisation guidelines

1.5. Identify and obtain project resources to meet requirements

1.6. Assess hazards and determine plan to safely manage identified risks

2. Implement laser levelling

2.1. Accurately identify alignments, heights or grades to be transferred/established

2.2. Set up equipment to utilise the laser techniques to provide alignment signals

2.3. Document operational procedures for the effective utilisation of these signals within the mine plan

2.4. Document regulation reporting and site requirements to be followed during operations

2.5. Document emergency procedures

2.6. Identify and contact stakeholders according to organisation guidelines

2.7. Manage project resources

3. Monitor laser levelling

3.1. Monitor effectiveness of policies, plans, procedures and workplace practices of laser levelling against objectives, timelines, key performance indicators and regulations

3.2. Arrange validating laser levelling techniques ensuring correct identification or spatial components

3.3. Compare measurements against specification and against project requirements

3.4. Identify inconsistencies possible or improvements in levelling program

3.5. Monitor the impact of contingencies

3.6. Monitor effective use of resources

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 Manage laser levelling of operating plant:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

use laser levelling equipment

develop responsibility/motivation

demonstrate policy management skills

demonstrate interpersonal skills

liaise with other parties

coordinate others

manage information

apply problem solving skills

use measuring equipment

write clear reports

facilitate meetings

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 Manage laser levelling of operating plant:

measurement techniques

accuracy and precision requirements

limitations of equipment, measuring and analysis guidelines

project reporting guidelines

risk management principles

company organisation

work role definitions

reporting methods and alternatives

relevant regulations, licenses and permits

emergency procedures and obligations

community expectations

consultative strategies

alternative documentation systems for procedures

training systems

emergency response and evacuation planning processes and techniques

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 management of laser levelling of operating plant

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient management of laser levelling of operating plant

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 application of laser levelling of operating plant

consistent successful management of laser levelling of operating plant

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 the work 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 management of laser levelling of operating plant

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 application of laser levelling of operating plant

provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the application of laser levelling of operating plant

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.

Relevant compliance documentation

may include:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

codes of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Stakeholders may include:

client

client representatives

government authorities

community groups

engineers

architects

contractors

Policies, plans and procedures relating to laser levelling may include:

organisational commitment

corporate and environment policy

environment impact assessment

community consultation and involvement

objectives and targets

surveying program

documentation and records

operational and emergency procedures

responsibility and reporting structure

environmental impact, regulatory and legal compliance

emission and performance monitoring and measurement

land reclamation practices

Spatial components may include:

position

dimension

height

direction

grade

depth

slope

volume

flow rates

Contingencies may include:

equipment failure

observation errors

movement

weather

injury

obstructions