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 restricted spaces or exposed conditions or controlled or open environments
Exposure to, and use of, chemicals, dangerous or hazardous substances and movements of equipment goods and vehicles
Equipment can relate to
protective clothing and equipment/apparatus
calculator
measuring/weighing equipment
cleaning materials
Preparation of chemicals may refer to:
calculations, weighing/measuring, mixing/blending
Chemical measurements may be assessed using manual, semi-automatic or automatic weighing machines
Chemical processes could relate to the use of chemicals in the following areas:
chemical preservation
wool removal and skin pickle (wool off)
soak, scour, bleach, pickle, sytan (wool on)
chemical preparation for tanning all hide and skin types
tannage
drum processes (bovine, hair off)
preparation to crust (rewet, dyehouse processing)
finishing leather and woolskin (coatings)
Data recording may include:
keyboard
manual recording applications

Sources of information/documents may include
Organisation work orders, procedures and policies
Chemical manufacturers' instructions
Equipment manufacturers' manuals and specifications
Chemical and waste disposal procedures and policies
Organisational or external personnel
Quality and Australian standards and procedures
Customer/s

Workplace context may include
Work organisation procedures/practices relating to handing, preparing, using and storing chemicals
Conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including:
workplace agreements and awards
Federal or State/Territory legislation
Standard work practice includes storage, safe handling and disposal of chemicals
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:

ensure correct application of chemicals for task
perform calculations, as necessary
measure/weigh and prepare chemicals
appropriately handle, use and store chemicals

Interdependent assessment of units
This unit may be assessed in conjunction with other units that form part of a job role or function

Required knowledge and skills

Underpinning knowledge of:

relevant OH&S legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures
industry and product processes and equipment
characteristics and hazards of chemicals and other materials used on hides/skins or in the process
chemical handling, preparation and storage procedures
weighing/measuring equipment
quality standards and manual handling procedures
safety and environmental aspects of relevant processes, particularly for chemicals
workplace procedures
reporting and documentation processes and procedures

Underpinning skills to:

select and confirm requirements
check and prepare equipment, including safety and protective clothing/equipment
perform calculations and weigh/measure chemicals
clean and store equipment appropriately
repackage, handle and store unused chemicals
communicate effectively within the workplace
interpret and apply established procedures
document, assess and transfer information

Resource implications
Access to real or appropriately simulated work situations, chemicals, equipment, task requirements, 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 work 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 on the safe use and handling of chemicals
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
(2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(3)

Planning and organising activities
(2)

Working with others and in teams
(1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(2)

Solving problems
(2)

Using technology
(2)