Elements and Performance Criteria

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. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

General context
Work is performed under some supervision, generally within a team environment
Work is assessed in accordance with statutory requirements, organisation insurance requirements, OH&S legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant health regulations

Worksite environment may include
Work conducted in operational workplaces where adequate ventilation, lighting and other relevant OH&S requirements are applied
Exposure to steam, chemicals, dangerous or hazardous substances
Assembly of headwear components may include:
woven straw
straw braid
fabrics
fur
skin
felt
Machines and equipment may include:
standard sewing machine
overlocker
hot glue gun
wiring machine
iron
steamer
Type, number and/or range of machines/equipment used may vary depending on enterprise requirements
Data recording may include:
keyboard
manual recording applications

Sources of information/documents may include
Requisition dockets, tags or other identification
Organisation work orders
Assembly instructions and standards
Organisational or external personnel
Order forms
Transfer documentation
Quality and Australian standards and procedures
Customer/s

Workplace context may include
Work organisation procedures and practices relating to assembling blocked headwear components
Conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including:
workplace agreements and awards
Federal or State/Territory legislation
Standard work practice involving the safe application of steam
Reporting actions include verbal and written communication in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
Communication may be oral, written or visual and can include simple data
Being responsible for the maintenance of own work quality and being required to contribute to the quality improvement of team or section output, where necessary
Safety, environmental, housekeeping and quality are as specified by machine/equipment manufacturers, regulatory authorities and the enterprise

Applicable regulations and legislation may include
Occupational health and safety legislation relevant to workplace activities
Workers' compensation legislation
Environment protection legislation

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Assessment must confirm appropriate skills and knowledge to:

prepare components/materials for assembly
assemble the components/materials
operate machines/equipment, including heat and steam equipment, which are relevant to the competency and used within the enterprise
recognise non-conforming outcomes

Interdependent assessment of units
This unit does not need to be assessed in conjunction with other units and can be assessed independently

Required knowledge and skills

Underpinning knowledge of:

relevant OH&S legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures
industry and product processes and equipment
a basic knowledge of materials and their application in headwear manufacture, including their composition and effects of temperature and steam
assembly or attachment methods
inspection and checking procedures
quality standards
safety and environmental aspects related to equipment operation
workplace procedures
reporting procedures

Underpinning skills to:

determine and/or apply the correct sequence of assembly
select and use a variety of attachment methods
visualise the finished product
identify non-conforming materials or components
apply the quality requirements for each stage of the process
communicate effectively within the workplace
interpret and apply established procedures
document, assess and transfer information

Resource implications
Access to real or appropriately simulated work situation, components, equipment, relevant safety information, quality standards, procedures or information associated with organisation or customer requirements

Consistency in performance

Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:

establishing plans
describing consequences
completing tasks
identifying improvements
applying safety precautions relevant to the task
assessing operational capability of equipment used and processes selected

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including:

hazard policies and procedures, including codes of practice
issue resolution procedures
job procedures and work instructions
quality procedures (where existing)
security procedures
waste, pollution and recycling management processes
relevant guidelines relating to the safe use of equipment, e.g. steam equipment, sewing machines
Action taken promptly, accidents and incidents reported in accordance with statutory requirements and organisation procedures
Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions among staff and others
Work completed systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods, equipment or personnel

Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on-the-job or in an appropriately simulated workplace

Communicating ideas and information
(1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(2)

Planning and organising activities
(2)

Working with others and in teams
(1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(1)

Solving problems
(1)

Using technology
(2)