Elements and Performance Criteria

This competency unit includes the use of equipment and materials to construct jigs and fixtures. It includes the operation of all relevant additional equipment where that equipment is integral to the making of jigs and fixtures.

Procedures means all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards.

The processes covered by this unit include, but are not limited to:
plan design and construction of the jigs and fixtures to suit the purpose
construction of jigs and fixtures
use of a range of materials as required.

This competency includes equipment and tools such as:
hand tools and power tools for use with materials required
material loading equipment used for loading of raw materials
relevant personal protective equipment.

Typical hazards include:
manual handling hazards
power and hand tools temperature
hazardous materials
manual handling hazards
equipment operations.

Respond to/rectify 'non-routine problems' means 'apply known solutions to a variety of predictable problems'.

Typical process and product problems include:
structural strength, rigidity and durability of the jigs and fixtures
dimensional accuracy of the jigs and fixtures
placement of components to allow convenient application
variations in materials and/or contamination of materials.

All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.

Essential knowledge and enterprise requirements
Application of knowledge of the materials, equipment and process sufficient to recognise material and equipment conditions which may lead to out of specification production.
Knowledge of the enterprise's procedures and relevant regulatory requirements along with the ability to implement them within appropriate time constraints and work standards.

Competence includes the ability for the practical completion of the job to:
apply and/or explain:
products, materials and material characteristics
selection of materials for construction of jigs and fixtures
steps in the construction process
aspects of the construction to meet the dimensional and production requirements of the product
key requirements of the product which impact on the jig and fixture construction
quality requirements at each production stage
safety procedures and the use of PPE in relation to handling materials, equipment operation and clean up
the hierarchy of control including engineering controls
impact of variations in raw materials and equipment operation in relation to final product
waste management and importance of non-conforming materials
plan own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements
interpret from production requests the correct selection and use of equipment, materials, processes and procedures
make measurements when required and identify product out of specification
identify and describe own role and role of others involved directly in the production process
identify when the operator is able to rectify faults and when assistance is required
identify hazards of the materials and process
implement appropriate procedures for hazard control
use PPE, safely handle products and materials, read relevant safety information and apply safety precautions appropriate to the task
distinguish between causes of faults such as:
wrong materials for the jigs and fixtures construction
materials incorrectly used
lack of rigidity of the jigs and fixtures
difficulties in operation of the jigs and fixtures in the production environment
incorrect quantity of materials.

Critical aspects
It is essential that competence is demonstrated in the ability to:
identify critical materials properties and process characteristics in relation to the process requirements and the end product
plan own work process within workplace procedures and explain the reasons for the steps in the process
take appropriate action to observe equipment, materials and products for out of specification results, make adjustments and identify problems to be reported.

Consistent performance should be demonstrated. In particular look to see that:
production quality and output standards are met consistently
problems are anticipated from process observations
problems are efficiently resolved
the process runs consistently and smoothly.

Language, literacy and numeracy requirements
This unit requires the ability to read and interpret typical product specifications, job sheets and material labels as provided to operators.
Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms and production reports.
Basic numeracy is required, e.g. to determine how many 2 kg, 3 kg and 5 kg bags are needed to make up a requirement for 50 kg.

Assessment method and context
Competence in this unit may be assessed:
on an operating plant allowing for operation under all normal and a range of abnormal conditions
by use of a suitable simulation and/or a range of case studies/scenarios
by a combination of these techniques.

In all cases it is expected that practical assessment will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge and theoretical assessment will be combined with appropriate practical/simulation or similar assessment.

Resource implications
This section should be read in conjunction with the range of variables for this unit of competency. Resources required include suitable access to an operating plant or equipment that allows for appropriate and realistic simulation. A bank of case studies/scenarios and questions will also be required to the extent that they form part of the assessment method. Questioning may take place either in the workplace, or in an adjacent, quiet facility such as an office or lunchroom. No other special resources are required.