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 may be undertaken either individually or in a team environment and may require the exercise of independence, discretion and judgement
Work may involve interaction with other people in the workplace including supervisors and production personnel
Work is assessed in accordance with statutory requirements, enterprise insurance requirements, OH&S legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant health regulations
Work is generally performed under moderate supervision and subject to review by supervisors

Worksite environment and practices may include
Work conducted in a variety of environments, such as:
operational indoor workplaces
operational outdoor workplaces
on client site
restricted or confined spaces
hazardous or exposed conditions
Work undertaken in accordance with established procedures on a range of canvas and sail products and equipment
Determination of tools needed based on:
processes to be performed
materials to be used (e.g. steel, aluminium, bronze, stainless steel, wood, plastic, canvas)
working environment (e.g. wet or exposed conditions)
Use of electrically powered tools such as electric drills (bench and portable), pop riveting machines, staple guns, sanders, angle grinders, bench grinders, electric shears and knives, heat lamps, arc welders, plastic welding machines and electric winches
Use of air powered tools such as drills, air wrenches, spray guns, air nozzles, buffing machines and air compressors
Use of gas burning tools such as oxy-acetylene welding equipment and butane/propane torches
Adjustment of mechanical settings, electrical settings and gas/air pressures and flow rates of tools
Examination of working environment and tools for unsafe conditions before use of the tools
Use of gloves, goggles, safety glasses and other protective clothing and apparatus when operating tools
Normal operator maintenance of tools and equipment
Exposure to chemicals or other hazardous substances
Completion of job and product records and other relevant documentation
Interaction with other workplace personnel

Sources of information and documents may include
Tool manufacturers' specifications, operating procedures and setting instructions
Enterprise work orders and instructions
Industry codes and symbols
Australian and enterprise quality standards and procedures
Product change policies and procedures
Enterprise or external personnel
Job procedures

Workplace context may include
Work organisation procedures and practices relating to the use of electrical, air and gas energised tools
Standard work practices covering the safe use of tools
Reporting actions which include verbal and written communication in accordance with enterprise policies and procedures
Oral, written or visual communication including completion of standard forms, interpretation of information and instructions associated with workplace activities, and recording and reporting of work outcomes
Quality requirements determined by customer, enterprise, and application of Australian and international standards
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
Procedures for safety, environmental protection, housekeeping and quality as specified by equipment and materials manufacturers, regulatory authorities and the enterprise
Conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including:
workplace agreements and awards
Federal or State/Territory legislation

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 knowledge and skills to:

comply with all relevant safety requirements applying to the use of electrical, air and gas energised tools
interpret work orders relevant to the selection and use of tools
interpret specifications and instructions relating to the materials and equipment on which the tools are to be used
prepare work environment for safe and effective tool use
set up tools for safe and effective use
shut down tools in an emergency
perform work processes with the tools
monitor tool operation for correct operation during use
inspect completed work to verify correct tool operation and use
document and communicate work related information including reporting of faults and other problems

Interdependent assessment of units
Competence in this unit is not dependent on possession of competence in any other units. The unit may therefore be assessed independently

Required knowledge and skills

Underpinning knowledge of:

general precautions and safe working practices based on relevant OH&S legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures
hazards associated with tools using electricity, gas or compressed air
specific OH&S requirements associated with electrical and gas energised tools
the range of electrical, air and gas energised tools relevant to work performed in the canvas and sail industry
operating principles of tools and equipment used in the industry and their appropriateness for particular applications
power sources such as single phase, three phase and weather protected outlets
general properties and working characteristics of materials and used in the canvas and sail industry
relevant quality standards
safety and environmental requirements of relevant industry and enterprise procedures
general housekeeping policies and procedures
recording and reporting procedures

Underpinning skills to:

interpret and apply work instructions and established procedures
locate and interpret technical information about tools, processes, materials and equipment
select and use appropriate electrical, air and gas energised tools
use relevant chemicals and cleaning agents and dispose of waste products
maintain work area
identify hazards associated with the tools and processes involved and apply all relevant safety practices
communicate effectively within the workplace
document and transfer information

Resource implications
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations involving the use of electrical, air and gas energised tools
Access is required to specifications, operating instructions, relevant safety procedures and regulations, quality standards and enterprise procedures applying to operation of the tools used
Access is required to all facilities, tools, materials and equipment necessary for assessment of tool use

Consistency in performance

Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:

establishing plans
describing procedures and consequences
completing tasks
identifying problems and faults
applying safety precautions relevant to the task

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
security procedures
waste, pollution and recycling management procedures
Actions are implemented promptly and accidents and incidents reported in accordance with statutory requirements and enterprise procedures
Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions among staff and others
Work is completed systematically with attention to detail without damage to products, equipment or personnel
Competence is assessed on sufficient number of occasions or over sufficient period of time to ensure consistent performance across a typical range of products and tools

Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment
Competence should be demonstrated with a range of typical industry tools, products and equipment
Competency in this unit should be assessed in a holistic manner

Communicating ideas and information
(2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(2)

Planning and organising activities
(2)

Working with others and in teams
(1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(2)

Solving problems
(2)

Using technology
(3)