PMAOPS260 — Conduct screening operations

1 Plan and prepare for operations

• 1.1Receive and give shift handover
• 1.2Identify work requirements
• 1.3Identify and control hazards
• 1.4Coordinate with appropriate personnel
• 1.5Check for recent work undertaken on screens
• 1.6Note any outstanding/incomplete work
• 1.7Check operational status of screens
• 1.8Check screen feed and discharge areas for obstructions and hazards
• 1.9Complete any required pre-start checks

2 Operate screening plant in accordance with procedures

• 2.1Identify the type of screen and its duty
• 2.2Complete routine checks, logs and paperwork
• 2.3Monitor feed and discharge rates to ensure efficient and safe screen operation
• 2.4Take action required by procedures

3 Recognise and take action on abnormal situations in accordance with procedures

• 3.1Monitor screens frequently and critically throughout shift using measured/indicated data and senses as appropriate
• 3.2Identify impacts of any changes upstream and downstream
• 3.3Recognise situations which may require action
• 3.4Resolve routine problems
• 3.5Take actions on other abnormal situations to make safe and have the situation resolved

4 Isolate and de-isolate screening equipment

• 4.1Complete any required pre-start checks
• 4.2Start up/shut down screens according to the screen type and duty in liaison with other personnel
• 4.3Isolate screening equipmen
• 4.4Make safe for required work.
• 4.5Check screening equipment is ready to be returned to service
• 4.6De-isolate and prepare screening equipment for return to service

What does an assessment tool for PMAOPS260 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PMAOPS260 needs to address all 35 unit components: 4 elements with 24 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 5 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for PMAOPS260?

Auditori pulls the current release of PMAOPS260 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for PMAOPS260 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing PMAOPS260 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of PMAOPS260, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.