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. 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.
Policies and procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, licensing requirements, manufacturer's recommendations, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements.
Codes of practice
Codes of practice include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice.
Range of shapes and products
The range of shapes and products formed may include
pipes
cylinders
cones
angles
ductwork
tubular shapes including hand rails and pipes.
Materials
Materials may include ferrous, non-ferrous and non-metallic substances.
Forming processes
Forming processes may be hot or cold.
Tools and equipment
Tools and equipment may include
presses
shapers
benders
drop hammers.
Measuring instrumentation
Measuring instrumentation may include
dividers
trammels
rulers.
Pre-operational checks
Pre-operational checks may include
confirming that safety guards are in place
equipment is operational
other pre-start checks as required by workplace procedure.
Teamwork
Work may require the ability to work within a team environment.

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.
Overview of assessment
Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of ability to:
identify forming, bending and shaping requirements
select, fit and use personal protective clothing and/or equipment
mark out and produce simple templates
position or feed material according to equipment requirements
set up, adjust, operate and shut down equipment
produce formed and/or shaped material to meet job specification
confirm that the formed and/or shaped material meets specification
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
Forming, bending and shaping equipment
Relevant measuring instrumentation
Materials to be formed, bent and/or shaped
Drawings, templates and specifications as required
Operating procedures and related advice on equipment/instrumentation operation
Personal protective clothing and equipment
Housekeeping standards and procedures
Method of assessment
Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit.
Guidance information for assessment
To ensure consistency in one's performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.