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 activities contributing to development of products or processes within the 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, medium or small sized production situation
The competencies can refer to enterprise and client initiated ideas or requests
Competencies may involve:
applications associated with original creation
adaptation of designs or interpretation of sketches within contexts related to single or multiple production runs
The work responsibilities will vary in scope according to:
size of the workplace
range of designs
specialisation in the workplace
workplace quality standards
Activities may include:
work allocation
reviewing/evaluating processes and products
liaising with relevant personnel, client and/or other functional areas
Applications can include the use of manual and/or computer aided 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
Work specifications
Product specifications
Design brief
Marketing strategies
Organisation work procedures
Organisational or external personnel
Quality and Australian standards and procedures
Customer/s requirements

Workplace context may include
Work organisation procedures and practices relating to the development of products and processes
Conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including:
workplace agreements and awards
Federal or State/Territory legislation
Standard work practices
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

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:

conduct feasibility studies
interpret/develop specifications
use specifications appropriately
organise/conduct trials
assess results against specifications
communicate effectively with design team, customers, etc.
apply workplace health and safety policies in work operations
prepare reports/presentations

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

Required knowledge and skills

Underpinning knowledge of:

products and processes development procedures
relevant authorisation processes
recording and reporting processes as they apply in the enterprise
safety and environmental aspects of relevant enterprise activities
workplace procedures and reporting processes
relevant OH&S legislation, regulatory requirements
copyright obligations and codes of practice

Underpinning skills to:

carry out sampling
establish availability of machines and/or required skills
check/select raw materials
select, interpret and apply procedures or processes
determine/recommend options
communicate effectively with individuals, work groups and supervisors
prepare and present reports and information in appropriate formats

Resource implications
Access to real or appropriately simulated product development situations involving the development of products and procedures
This includes real or simulated work areas, materials, equipment, and information on work specifications and production processes, relevant safety procedures and regulations, quality standards, organisation procedures and customer requirements

Consistency in performance

Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:

planning and organising work
interpreting plans and/or customer's requirements
completing tasks
identifying improvements
applying safety precautions relevant to the task

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including:

hazard policies and procedures including codes of practice
job procedures and work instructions
quality procedures (where existing)
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)