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. Add any 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.
Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used.
Context:
This competency applies to personnel working either independently or as part of a work team.
Procedures:
All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.
Procedures means all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards.
Tools and equipment
This competency includes use of equipment and tools such as:
electric and/or air powered routers, saws, drills, drivers and sanders knives, files and scrapers
hand carts and trolleys
hoists/jigs/lifting equipment not requiring any special permits or licences
knives and knife sharpeners band saws, hand saws
personal safety equipment such as gloves and goggles or face shields handling aids such as jigs and gantries.
Hazards:
Typical hazards include:
manual handling hazards
knife hazards
humidity, air temperature, radiant heat
stationary and moving machinery, parts and components.
Problems:
'Respond to routine problems' means 'apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems'. Typical process and product problems may include:
movement of jigs or fixtures
power failures
non-supply of materials
broken cords
damaged or inoperable equipment
variations in materials
temperature of product to be finished
movement of inserts, reinforcements or fittings size of some products
inappropriate selection and use of finishing equipment/processes
poor surface finish
fining or shuts
variations in section thickness.
Variables:
Key variables to be monitored include:
finishing production rates
degrees of finish
preservation of identifying marks and trademarks
ability to deal with material variations
correct application of protective coatings
waste collection and disposal
conformance with frequency and quality of organisational reporting requirements.

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 this Training Package.
Overview of assessment
A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment.
Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole, as defined by the Elements, Performance Criteria and skills and knowledge.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential that competence is demonstrated in the knowledge and skills defined in this unit. These may include the ability to
recognise potential situations requiring action implement appropriate action
understand procedures.
Consistent performance should be demonstrated. For example, look to see that:
production standards are met consistently
the importance of critical material properties and quantities to the finishing process is recognised
safety procedures are followed.
Assessment method and context
Assessment will occur finishing industrial products and components and will be undertaken in a work-like environment.
Competence in this unit may be assessed:
on a processing plant allowing for operation under all normal and a range of abnormal conditions
in a situation allowing the generation of evidence of the ability to respond to problems
by using a suitable simulation and/or a range of case studies/scenarios
through a combination of these techniques.
Method of assessment
In all cases it is expected that practical assessment will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge and theoretical assessment will be combined with appropriate practical/simulation or similar assessment. Assessors need to be aware of any cultural issues that may affect responses to questions.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed.
Specific resources for assessment
This section should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement for this unit of competency. Resources required include suitable access to an operating plant or equipment that allows for appropriate and realistic simulation. A bank of case studies/scenarios and questions will also be required to the extent that they form part of the assessment method. Questioning may take place either in the workplace, or in an adjacent, quiet facility such as an office or lunchroom. No other special resources are required.
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.