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. 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.
Workplace
Workplace for this unit covers a manufacturing environment specifically established for learning introductory manufacturing skills. It may be:
a school classroom or workshop equipped to teach manufacturing principles and practices
RTO premises equipped to teach manufacturing principles and practices
an enterprise environment where above average supervision exists and training is occurring. The normal production imperatives have been modified to take into account the training being delivered.
Procedures
Procedures includes all work instructions, standard operating procedures, formulas/ recipes, batch sheets, temporary instructions and similar instructions provided for the smooth running of equipment and processes. They may be written, verbal, computer based or in some other form.
For the purposes of this Training Package, ' procedures' also includes good operating practice as may be defined by industry codes of practice (eg Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Responsible Care) and government regulations.
Equipment
Equipment for the purposes of this unit covers routine or common manufacturing equipment suitable for students operating in a simulated or trial manufacturing environment where there is a high degree of direct supervision. examples include but are not limited to:
guillotines
bending and folding machines
non CNC lathes, especially bench and training lathes
soldering equipment
pedestal drills
bench grinders
Hazards
Workplace hazards include:
hazardous materials
gases and liquids under pressure
moving machinery
cutting edges
electrical equipment
materials handling
environments subject to heat, noise, dusts or vapours.
Pre-start up checks
Pre-start up checks include:
visual checks
completing checklists
checking that safety guards, gates etc are in position and are operational
other checks required by standard operating procedures and manufacturer's instructions
Equipment operating conditions
Equipment operating conditions will be monitored using a range of techniques including:
monitoring of measured or indicated data as shown by gauges, charts etc., (eg. speed, hours on line, pressure, temperature, flow, vibration)
the senses of smell, sight, sound and feel as appropriate.
Product characteristics
Product characteristics includes:
product quality
production rate
defect rate
Problem/potential problem
Problem/potential problem includes:
changes to operating conditions
adverse changes to product characteristics
adverse changes to waste
Appropriate action
Appropriate action includes:
making adjustments in accordance with procedures
stopping the equipment in accordance with procedures
reporting to appropriate person.
Records
Records include:
log sheets/books
job/work sheets
electronic/paper records
verbal/voicemail/email reports
Need
Need includes:
leaving the equipment ready for restart
leaving it safe for maintenance
preparing for a medium/long term shut down

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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
The competent person will be able to carry out the day to day operation of a piece of production equipment, meeting the demands of productivity and quality while resolving routine problems.
What critical aspects of evidence is required to demonstrate competency in this unit?

It is essential that the equipment be understood and that the importance of critical material properties, settings and readings is known. Competence must be demonstrated in the ability to recognise and analyse potential or actual problem situations requiring action and then in implementing appropriate corrective action. The emphasis should be on the ability to avoid problems rather than on recovery from a problem.
Consistent performance should be demonstrated. In particular look to see that:
process conditions are maintained within limits
quality is monitored to minimise wastage
start-up and shutdown occurs first time
signals and alarms are responded to immediately
process measurements are continually made or observed
all OHS requirements are followed.
early warning signs of equipment/processes needing attention or with potential problems are recognised
the range of possible causes can be identified and analysed and the most likely cause determined
appropriate action is taken to ensure a timely return to full performance
obvious problems in related plant areas are recognised and an appropriate contribution made to their solution
pre-start checks are made to ensure equipment is lined up to the plant in accordance with procedures and/or manufacturers specifications.
Besides assessing actual operation of manufacturing equipment many aspects may be also be assessed using a range of scenarios, case studies or what ifs as the assessment method. These assessment activities should include a range of problems, including new, unusual situations that may have been generated from past history
In what context should assessment occur?

Assessment will need to occur on an operating item of production equipment although some aspects especially problem solving may be assessed through simulation.

Are there any other units which could or should be assessed with this unit or which relate directly to this unit?

This unit could be assessed concurrently with other relevant units.
What method of assessment should apply?

Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole, as defined by the elements, performance criteria, skills and knowledge. A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment.
The assessee will have access to all techniques, procedures, information, resources and aids which would normally be available in the workplace.
The method of assessment should be discussed and agreed with the assessee prior to the commencement of the assessment.
What evidence is required for demonstration of consistent performance?

Assessors should gather sufficient, fair, valid, reliable, authentic and current evidence from a range of sources. Sources of evidence may include direct observation, reports from supervisors, peers and colleagues, project work, samples, organisation records and questioning. Assessment should not require language, literacy or numeracy skills beyond those required for the unit.

What are the specific resource requirements for this unit?

Access to an operating item of production equipment over an extended time.