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, 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.
Information includes:
diagrams or sketches
instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel
manufacturer specifications and instructions, where specified
MSDS
memos
regulatory and legislative requirements pertaining preparing for an off-site manufacturing process
relevant Australian standards
safe work procedures relating to preparing for an off-site manufacturing process
signage
verbal, written and graphical instructions
work bulletins
work schedules, plans and specifications.
Planning and preparation include:
assessment of conditions and hazards
determination of work requirements and safety plans and policies
equipment defect identification
work site inspection.
Safety (OHS) is to be in accordance with state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan and may include:
emergency procedures, including extinguishing fires, organisational first aid requirements and evacuation
hazard control
hazardous materials and substances
organisational first aid
PPE prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices
safe operating procedures, including the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with:
concealed services (water, power and gas)
lighting
restricted access barriers
traffic control
work site visitors and the public
working at heights
working in confined spaces
working in proximity to others
use of firefighting equipment
use of lifting equipment
use of machines
use of tools and equipment
workplace environmental requirements and safety.
Tools and equipment include:
angle grinders
bevels
bolt-cutters
buzzers
circular saws
compressors
docking saws
drop saws
guillotines
hammers
measuring tapes
metal cutting saws
overhead/pendant cranes and forklifts
squares
thicknessers
trolleys
wire cutters.
Quality requirements include:
control of handling procedures
cutting and dressing procedures
quality of materials
relevant regulations, including:
AS 1657 Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders - Design, construction and installation
internal company quality policy and standards
manufacturer specifications where specified
workplace operations and procedures
use and maintenance of equipment
workplace operations and procedures.
Materials include:
aluminium
laminated material
medium density fibreboard (MDF)
metallic and non-metallic materials
plastic with solid core
plywood
timber
veneered particleboard and sheeting.
Environmental requirements include:
clean-up management
dust and noise
stormwater protection
waste management.
Statutory and regulatory authority includes:
federal, state and local authorities administering applicable Acts, regulations and codes of practice.
Fixings and fasteners include:
nail plates
nails
nuts and bolts
screws.
Preparation techniques include:
cutting to length
dressing to dimensional size
marking for identification
ripping to size
stacking.
Component parts include:
balusters
bearers
handrailing
joists
multiple railing
newels
risers
strings
treads.
Manufactured units or products include:
doors
fitments
prefabricated framework
shopfronts
stairs
windows.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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
This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to prepare materials and components for manufacture and assembly of at least one of the manufactured units or products listed in the range statement, providing evidence of the ability to:
comply with OHS regulations applicable to workplace operations
comply with organisational policies and procedures, including quality assurance requirements within the context of preparation of materials
indicate a clear understanding of construction requirements of maximum and minimum dimension standards and governing authority, where applicable
adopt and use sound techniques to identify material requirements, including allowances for joints
indicate a clear understanding of joining methods and method of assembly of unit
select and use appropriate processes, tools and equipment to carry out tasks
demonstrate sound techniques in the selection and handling of material for components
demonstrate sound techniques in handling and storing materials to ensure surfaces and edges are protected
demonstrate sound and safe techniques to prepare material for manufacturing process
communicate with others to ensure safe and effective workplace operations.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context.
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
work area appropriate to task
working drawings and specifications relevant to task
procedure documents appropriate to manufacturing processes
tools, plant and equipment relevant to manufacture process
materials appropriate to proposed project activity.
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm a reasonable inference that competency is not only verified under the particular assessment circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and practical requirements of the workplace
where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability and applied knowledge
all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence.
Assessment processes and techniques should, as far as is practical, take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.
Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.