Elements and Performance Criteria

This competency unit includes the processes required to layout and cut materials into specified shapes.

All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.
Procedures include all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards.

This competency includes use of equipment and tools such as:
guillotines, power saws, jig saws, band saws, thermal cutting devices
drilling,
hand tools as required
relevant personal protective equipment.

Typical hazards include:
fibres, airborne and handled
sharp edges, swarf and scrap
manual handling
cut hazards
power tools, leads and power supplies
stationary and moving machinery, parts and components.

'Respond to routine problems' means 'apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems'. Typical process and product problems may include:
pattern incorrect
marking errors
wear and breakage
loss of power or drives
controller sequence, timer issues
sequencing problems.

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:

apply the required skills and knowledge to the fabrication process
apply approved procedures.
Consistent performance should be demonstrated. For example, look to see that fabrication production standards are met consistently.

Assessment method and context
Assessment will occur using industrial equipment and will be undertaken in a work-like environment.

Competence in this unit may be assessed:

on an appropriate processing plant requiring demonstration of operation and emergency stop procedures
in a situation allowing for 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.
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