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.
Quality system may include:
quality assurance
quality control
quality inspection
quality improvement
total quality control
Concepts of product quality include:
consistency in quality
producing to specification, including time requirements
meeting customer requirements
Designated personnel may include:
quality assurance officer
quality inspector
supervisor
management
team leader
Quality standards may relate to:
materials
component parts
final product
production processes
workplace quality standards
Australian Standards
Quality specifications may include:
finish
fit
size
durability
product variations
materials
alignment
colour
damage and imperfections
fabric
Quality checks may include:
visual inspection
physical measurements
checks against patterns, templates and guides
OHS practices
OHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may relate to:
manual handling techniques
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
environmental practices

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
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
interpret work instructions, standards and specifications
check and measure relevant quality specifications
interpret results of quality checks in terms of specifications, patterns and work standards
take required action where standards of materials, component parts, final product or work processes are found to be unacceptable
maintain accurate records

Consistency in performance
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks according to instructions
working systematically with attention to detail
identifying improvements and avoiding damage
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions

Resource implications
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.

Interdependent assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.