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. 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.
Legislative/regulatory requirements
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
Design and production requirements may include:
customer specifications
cost
quantity
quality
colour
tools and equipment
specific expertise
raw materials
OHS practices:
OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include:
manual handling techniques
working with water and detergent
standard operating procedures
personal protective equipment
safe materials handling
taking of rest breaks
ergonomic arrangement of workplaces
following marked walkways
safe storage of equipment
housekeeping
reporting accidents and incidents
other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise
Resource requirements may include:
well-ventilated and lit work area
access to hot and cold water
facilities and equipment for cutting
equipment for combing and carding
facilities and equipment for washing, using chemicals and dyes
facilities and equipment for drying
appropriate dyestuffs and chemicals
personal protective equipment
specification information
Materials and equipment may include:
washing equipment
soaking equipment
detergents and scourers
cards and combs
dyes
frames
drying machine
personal protective equipment
Suitable frame includes:
wooden
metal
plastic
Required documentation may include:
batch number and date
record of preparation and production techniques used
customer order information
requirements for next stage of production
dye recipe

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 for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
interpret felt design and production requirements
select appropriate fibres
conduct felt production and dyeing activities
use equipment and materials safely and correctly
produce felt to design and production requirements
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks
identifying improvements
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions
completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

Context and specific resources for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment and requires access to work areas, materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.