Elements and Performance Criteria

Context
Information to be used includes -
organisational requirements
oral and written instructions
manufacturer's technical information.
Corrective action to be taken includes -
correcting within your own authority
reporting to the person in charge
complying with company procedures.
Work practices include -
setting up, maintaining and using tools and equipment
interpreting information
identifying, selecting and setting up tools and equipment
identifying hazards
working as an individual organising your own work
working as part of a team.
Tools and equipment include -
manual tools and equipment
powered tools and equipment.

OHS
All operations are subject to stringent OHS requirements and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and OHS requirements, the OHS requirements take precedence.

Assessment context and methods
Assessment for this unit of competency will be on a practical basis. The unit will be assessed in as holistic a manner as is practical and may be integrated with the assessment of other relevant units of competency. Assessment will occur over a range of situations which will include disruptions to normal, smooth operation.
Simulations may be required to allow for timely assessment of parts of this competency unit. Simulation may be based on active scenarios and could include 'walk-throughs' of the relevant competency components. Simulations may also include the use of case studies/scenarios and role plays.

Critical aspects
To achieve this unit you must provide evidence to show that you are competent in the range of work and can satisfy the performance criteria. The evidence you provide must fulfill the requirements listed below.

Competence must be demonstrated in the ability to recognise situations requiring action and then in implementing appropriate corrective action. Consistent performance should be demonstrated. In particular look to see that:

situations which are out of the normal, or unusual/unexpected signs of problems or potential problems with the equipment/processes, are recognised
appropriate action is taken in a timely manner
hazards are recognised and appropriate action is taken to control risks arising from such hazards.
These aspects may be best assessed using a range of scenarios/case studies/what ifs as the stimulus, with a walk-through forming part of the response. The assessment activities should include responding to a range of problems.

Resource implications
Assessment will require access to suitable equipment over a reasonable period of time, or a suitable method of gathering evidence of operating ability over a range of situations. A bank of scenarios/case studies/what ifs will be required as will a bank of questions which will be used to probe the reasoning behind the observable actions.

Other assessment advice
In most scenarios, it may be appropriate to assess this unit concurrently with relevant teamwork and communication units.

It may be appropriate to assess this unit concurrently with:

PMAOHS100B Follow OHS procedures.

Essential knowledge

Demonstration of competence in this unit must include knowledge of the following:

the variety of equipment used
equipment application and its maintenance procedures
typical problems with equipment applicable to this competency
materials sources
materials types/categorisation
methods of production
familiarity with installation techniques
familiarity with principles of selection
familiarity with variety of applications.

Communicating ideas and information
(1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(2)

Planning and organising activities
(0)

Working with others and in teams
(1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(1)

Solving problems
(1)

Using technology
(1)