Elements and Performance Criteria

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, 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.
Method may include:
clamping
crimping
gluing
sewing.
Workplace health and safety requirements may include:
personal protective clothing and equipment
safe use of tools and equipment
workplace environment, including adequate workstation ventilation
safe handling of material
use of fire-fighting equipment
workplace first aid equipment
control of hazards and hazardous material and substances.
Personal protective equipment may include:
eye protection
personal protective clothing
safety footwear.
Emergency procedures may include:
extinguishing fires
workplace first aid requirements
workplace evacuation.
Information may include:
verbal, written or graphical instructions
product manufacturer specifications
catalogues
colour charts
vehicle details
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
diagrams and sketches.
Materials may include:
adhesives
fabric
vinyl
cleaning materials
leather.
Environmental requirements may include:
EPA requirements
federal, state or territory environmental regulations
specific environmental considerations for:
products used in the process
activities undertaken in the process
waste-management regulations
clean-up management.
Statutory and regulatory authorities’ requirements may include:
federal, state or territory, and local authorities administering Acts
industry regulations
codes of practice
Australian standards.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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.
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 workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge.
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to:
observe safety procedures and requirements
select methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances
complete preparatory activity in a systematic manner
select and apply a range of fabric adhesives
follow workplace procedures and requirements as they apply to adhesive, tool and equipment use.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessment is to occur:
using standard workplace practices and procedures
following safety requirements
applying environmental constraints.
Assessment is to comply with relevant:
regulatory requirements
Australian standards
industry codes of practice.
The following resources must be made available for the assessment of this unit:
workplace location or simulated workplace
materials relevant to selecting and applying trim and fabric adhesives
equipment, and hand and power tools appropriate to selecting and applying trim and fabric adhesives
specifications and work instructions.
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with the application of required skills and knowledge.
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on required skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other units which together form part of a holistic work role.
Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate the needs of diverse clients.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.