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.
Relevant compliance documentation may include:
legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Legislation may include Acts and regulations dealing with:
mining safety and health
mine inspection
OHS
explosives
Communications may include:
PA system
warning sirens and lights
alarms
clear calls
phones
Personal protective equipment may include:
helmet
safety footwear
hearing protection
gloves
eye/face protection
respiratory protection
heat resistant clothing
Hazards may include:
rail and road movement
cranes
molten metal
hot materials
noise
air pollution
sharp objects
moving machinery
heights
falling objects
gases
automatic equipment start-up
Environmental issues may include:
drainage
dust
emissions
flora and fauna
hazardous chemicals
noise
run-off
spills
waste management and disposal
water quality
Pre-start checks may include:
identification and reporting of defective auxiliary equipment
work area hazards
chipping gun operation
sledgehammer
hoists
casting cooling tank plant and equipment
Air and water supplies to casting area may include:
plant compressed air
instrument air
fresh (potable) water
process water
chilled water
fire supply water
Ladles and launders may be cleaned by:
digging out
jack hammer
chipping gun
Preparation of ladles and launders includes:
cleaning
patching
coating
Maintenance may include:
lubrication
minor adjustments to operational plant
cleaning plant, equipment and work area
installation/removal of devices
patching
Production documentation may include:
tonnages
quality
analysis/testing
identity
tracking
Burners may be:
diesel
natural gas
Equipment and plant cleaning methods may include:
degreasing
forced air
hosing with water
suction
Fault and variances may occur in:
product
plant
equipment

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

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for monitoring casting quality
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of casting quality monitoring
working with others to undertake and complete the casting quality monitoring that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of casting quality monitoring that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistent achievement of required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete the casting quality monitoring
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.