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.
Hand and power tools
include, but are not limited to knives, sheers, assorted air tools, assorted electric tools, measuring devices, straight edge, square, assorted hammers, rollers, compressor, drop saw, circular saw, combination saw, rivet gun, metal press and dies
Power supply
may include electricity or compressed air for the operation of power tools.
OHS requirements
are to be in accordance with Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, local government by-laws, organisational safety policies and procedures. Requirements may include but not be limited to the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, fire fighting equipment, First Aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination of hazardous materials and substances, manual handling, including lifting and carrying.
Legislative requirements
are to be in accordance with applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation. Requirements may include but not be limited to award and enterprise agreements, industrial relations, Australian Standards, confidentiality and privacy, OHS, the environment, equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, relevant industry codes of practice, duty of care and heritage.
Organisational requirements
may include but not be limited to legal, organisational and site guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility, quality assurance, procedural manuals, quality and continuous improvement processes and standards, OHS, emergency and evacuation, ethical standards, recording and reporting, access and equity principles and practices, equipment use, maintenance and storage, environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)
Material
may include but not be limited to steel or aluminium material in extruded or sheet form; synthetic, aluminium or steel screen material.
Waste
may include but not be limited to off-cuts and shavings
Records and reports
may include but not be limited to the machining method, product type, size, inspection, grading and labelling outcomes, storage locations, quality outcomes, hazards, incidents or equipment malfunctions
Communication
may include verbal and non-verbal language, constructive feedback, active listening, questioning to clarify and confirm understanding, use of positive, confident and co-operative language, use of language and concepts appropriate to individual social and cultural differences, control of tone of voice and body language

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.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Apply safe handling practices for equipment, products and materials
Adopt and carry out correct procedures prior to and during use of hand and power tools prescribed in the Range Statement
Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and establish safe practices and procedures for manufacturing/installation operations
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:
prevent damage to surrounds, goods, tools, equipment or products
maintain required production output and product quality
minimise the risk of injury to self or others
apply hand and power tools correctly and safely
complete operator maintenance on hand and power tools
store tools correctly
work effectively with others
modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts an environment

Context of, and specific resources for assessment
The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace
Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
materials and equipment relevant to manufacturing or fitting security screens and grills
specifications and work instructions
the full range of routinely used security screens and grills power and hand tools

Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Furnishing Industry Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency