Application
This unit is appropriate for those working in a management role or as a technical specialist, within:
Extractive industries
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for the initiation of operations | 1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to establishing quarry operations 1.2. Access, interpret and clarify the approved site development plan in consultation with internal and external stakeholders 1.3. Prepare detailed business and marketing plans/budgets/financial models and contingency plans for the operation |
2. Establish the human resource requirement for the operation | 2.1. Access, interpret and clarify requirements and procedures relating to human resource management 2.2. Establish parameters for employment of site personnel in accordance with site needs 2.3. Select and appoint site management personnel in accordance with organisation's requirements and site parameters 2.4. Identify potential training needs and develop training plan in consultation with site manager 2.5. Develop and implement position descriptions in consultation with site manager and in accordance with requirements and procedures and the site parameters 2.6. Establish site personnel selection procedures in consultation with site manager and in accordance with requirements and procedures |
3. Establish the system for physical resource acquisition | 3.1. Access, interpret and clarify requirements and procedures relating to the acquisition of physical resources 3.2. Identify the physical resources required for the safe, effective and efficient operation of the site 3.3. Establish, communicate and ensure the application of parameters for acquisition of physical resources in accordance with site needs and requirements and procedures 3.4. Facilitate and monitor the acquisition of physical resources required for the safe, effective and efficient operation of the site. |
Required Skills
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 quarry operations: apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures apply business plan development requirements and procedures apply resource plan development requirements and procedures apply project budget preparation requirements and procedures apply title search procedures interpret survey data apply procedures for gaining of statutory/legal approvals apply tender specifications preparation requirements and procedures apply negotiation techniques and contract finalisation requirements and procedures apply procedures for the implementation of project management strategies apply procedures for the implementation of change access and use appropriate technologies apply management report preparation and presentation requirements and procedures apply techniques for negotiation 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 establish quarry operations: quarry design market research statutory/legal control titles management organisational objectives resource quantification project management financial models fundamentals of contract law planning and strategic management human resource policies and practices industrial awards/enterprise agreements business planning risk management customer/client relations organisational change and development quarry operations, plant and equipment computer applications negotiation techniques |
Evidence Required
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 establishing of quarry operations implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the establishing of quarry operations 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 of quarry operations consistent and timely completion of the establishing of quarry 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 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 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 establishing of quarry operations consistent and timely gaining of approval of proposed quarry operations provision of clear, timely required support and advice on the implementation of quarry operations |
Guidance information for assessment | Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues. |
Range Statement
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 |
Stakeholders may include: | senior management operating managers project managers other employees regulatory authority representatives tenderers contractors community suppliers customers |
Physical resources may include: | fixed and mobile plan equipment buildings infrastructure power/energy |
Sectors
Resources and Infrastructure
Competency Field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.