Application
This unit is appropriate for those working in management or technical specialist roles, within:
Coal mining
Extractive industries
Metalliferous mining
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for development of the management plan | 1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the implementation of the stockpile management plan 1.2. Obtain, review and interpret the site and transport arrangements, geological and survey data relevant to the implementation of the management plan 1.3. Identify, interpret and clarify site requirements relevant to the implementation of the management plan |
2. Prepare the management plan | 2.1. Involve internal and external stakeholders in the planning process in a way that uses their contribution effectively and gains their support for the outcomes 2.2. Develop and document the management plan to meet the site operational requirements and in accordance with the stockpile management system, geological and survey data and other relevant requirements and procedures. 2.3. Identify and acquire the resource required for the implementation of the management plan 2.4. Identify and arrange any training required for personnel involved in the stockpile management operations. 2.5. Prepare and present the stockpile management operations budget |
3. Initiate, monitor and adjust the implementation of the management plan | 3.1. Issue and explain the stockpile management plan to team members and others involved, for the safe, effective and efficient implementation of the plan. 3.2. Provide timely ongoing support and advice to those implementing the management plan. 3.3. Ensure records and reports are maintained and issued in accordance with the stockpile management plan requirements and other relevant requirements 3.4. Monitor the stockpile management performance against the site, the budget and other relevant requirements 3.5. Resolve anomalies in consultation with relevant stakeholders and issue appropriate instructions for adjustments to the plan and/or its implementation |
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 implement the stockpile management plan: apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures interpret and apply legislative and organisational requirements interpret and apply geological and survey data provide team leadership apply procedures for planning operations apply procedures for selecting construction techniques apply selecting and assign plant and equipment apply procedures for selecting development strategies apply procedures for developing, initiating and administering work plans interpret and apply operational performance data |
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 implement the stockpile management plan: site risk, statutory compliance, health, safety, environmental, quality and communication requirements and procedures geological and survey data organisation stockpile management policy, objectives and procedures (where they exist) site stockpile management development options and procedures operational techniques required for execution of the plan plant and equipment capabilities work planning techniques team leadership techniques consultative and coaching techniques work monitoring methods recording and reporting systems training systems |
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 implementation of stockpile management plans implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient implementation of stockpile management plans 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 implementation of stockpile management plans consistent successful implementation of stockpile management plans |
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 implementation of the stockpile management plan 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 implementation of the stockpile management plans provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the application of stockpile management plans |
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 |
The site stockpile management plan may include: | risk management requirements occupational health and safety requirements environmental requirements height and dimensional restrictions signage requirements base preparation requirements drainage requirements method of construction and load-out system methodology stockpile full and empty arrangements equipment operating and maintenance procedures emergency precautions and evaluation processes handling spontaneous combustion bulk material blending automation and manual override monitoring systems reporting requirements communication to others in supply and delivery access to and from stockpile segregation requirements safety areas stockpile identification requirements inspection requirements restrictions or procedural requirements for using mobile plant on top of stockpiles requirements for working under a face on stockpiles stock take techniques and requirements sprinkler systems |
Geological data may include: | rock (or other resource) types and characteristics faults and joints Inter seam material quality |
Survey data may include: | floor height and grade drainage requirements stockpile levels stockpile volumes on-line quantity/quality monitoring |
Internal and external stakeholders may include: | site and off-site employees contractors equipment suppliers geologists, surveyors and/or draughtspersons regulatory authorities representatives community representatives site neighbours |
Resources may include: | financial labour materials services plant equipment |
Sectors
Stockpile and Reclaim Material
Competency Field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.