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 involves participation in product engineering in a TCF enterprise
Judgement may be required in planning and selecting appropriate processes or procedures for self and others
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 may be conducted in a large scale production or small business situation in a TCF sector
Work conducted in a variety of environments, i.e. operational workplace activities, restricted space, hazardous, controlled or exposed conditions
The competencies apply to the range of activities associated with participation in product engineering as they relate to the enterprise
TCF production areas may include:
textile production
clothing production
footwear production
early stage wool processing
cotton ginning
hide/skin/leather production
headwear production and millinery
canvas and sails production
laundry operations
dry cleaning operations
Product engineering may occur in relation to repetitive production runs, short runs and quick changes
Product engineering can relate to:
fabrics
fibres
yarns
design varieties
weaves
dyes
finishes, etc.
Organisation systems may include:
JIT
VAM
quick response
quality circles,
team processes
benchmarking
Written bill of labour, order of work or plant sample may be used for cost estimating
Calculations may be assessed by manual or computerised systems
The competencies are applied under broad guidance
Knowledge and skills are applied in a self-directed way to tasks, roles and/or functions
The competencies are used independently within routine and non-routine situations

Sources of information/ documents may include
Production orders
Machine/equipment manufacturers' specifications and instructions
Organisation work orders
Production and planning policies and other documentation
Organisational or external personnel
Work scheduling documentation
Job procedures
Work instructions

Workplace context may include
Work organisation procedures and practices relating to product engineering in a TCF enterprise
Conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including:
workplace agreements and awards
Federal or State/Territory legislation
Standard work practice includes providing an effective contribution to planning production
Extent of production planning will be dependent on production requirements and workplace arrangements within the enterprise
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 knowledge and skills to:

confirm specifications
assess options for method of production
establish potential machine/production changes
estimate costs
apply workplace health and safety policies in production operations
maintain accurate records

Interdependent assessment of units
This unit does not need to be assessed in conjunction with other units and can be assessed independently

Required knowledge and skills

Underpinning knowledge of:

machines and their capabilities
quality assurance processes; production processes and software
products produced by the enterprise and material/fabric structure (techniques)
work and workplace organisation systems
safety and environmental aspects of relevant enterprise activities
workplace procedures and reporting processes

Underpinning skills to:

determine structure/composition of material or product
make calculations, interpret and use data from various sources
communicate effectively within the workplace
select, interpret and apply procedures or processes
prepare and present reports and information in appropriate formats

Resource implications
Access to real or appropriately simulated product engineering situations in a TCF context
This includes real or simulated work areas, materials, equipment, and information on work specifications, relevant safety procedures and regulations, quality standards, organisation procedures and customer requirements

Consistency in performance

Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:

planning and selecting appropriate processes or procedures
identifying contingencies
completing tasks
identifying and implementing improvements
ensuring safety standards are followed

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
Action taken promptly, 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 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 environment

Communicating ideas and information
(3)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(3)

Planning and organising activities
(3)

Working with others and in teams
(3)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(3)

Solving problems
(3)

Using technology
(3)