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.
Installation, commissioning or modification
Installation, commissioning or modification refers to machinery and equipment projects that have the following features:
the performance of the whole machine or equipment must be verified against drawings, client brief and manufacturer specifications at the conclusion of the project
skills and knowledge above the trade level are required for planning and supervising the installation, commissioning or modification project
work is conducted against a formal design
RFIs
RFIs are formal queries to designers seeking clarifications or additional information to enable the installation, commissioning or modification project to proceed
Appropriate technical personnel and professionals
Appropriate technical and professional assistance may include:
technical support and advice relating to elements which have intrinsic dangers, such as:
high pressure
energised fluid vessels
high temperatures and heat energy capacity
wiring or devices with high current or voltages above extra low voltage
professional support for technologies, such as:
specialist electric motor drives and controllers
specialist materials, plastics, metal alloys and nano materials
special processes, foundry, alloy welding, heat treatment, sealing and fastening
professional services for:
finance, accounts and tax
insurance and legal
training and human resources (HR)
OHS, regulatory, sustainability and environmental issues
OHS, regulatory, sustainability and environmental issues may include:
OHS Acts and regulations
relevant standards
industry codes of practice
risk assessments
registration requirements
safe work practices
minimising ecological and environmental footprint of process, plant and product
maximising economic benefit of process plant and product to the organisation and the community
minimising the negative OHS impact on employees, community and customer
state and territory regulatory requirements

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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:
determine features of machines or equipment, OHS, regulatory and risk management requirements both before and after installation, commissioning or modification
lead a multi-disciplinary team
measure, model, calculate and analyse using software and validation techniques
analyse drawings and manufacturer specifications to determine machine and equipment systems and components
determine steps and processes needed for machine and equipment installation
determine steps and processes needed for machine and equipment commissioning
determine steps and processes needed for machine and equipment modification
innovate and create solutions to engineering-related contingencies
verify machine and equipment performance to specifications after installation, commissioning or modification
communicate, negotiate and review with stakeholders and client throughout installation, commissioning or modification process.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then a simulated working environment must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.
Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge.
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.
Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.