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. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

General context
Competence must be demonstrated working largely independently and being accountable for own results including carrying out assigned tasks, coordinating processes and setting and working to deadlines
Work is assessed in accordance with statutory requirements, enterprise insurance requirements, OH&S legislation and relevant health regulations
All elements of this unit are performed under limited supervision and guidance

Worksite environment and practices may include
Work conducted in operational indoor workplaces
Use of computers, plotters and associated software applications including spreadsheets and CAD
Drawings include both two dimensional and three dimensional complex shapes
Use of keyboard skills
Work undertaken in accordance with established procedures involving a range of canvas and sail products
Completion of job and product records and other relevant documentation
Electronic storage of information
Interaction with customers, individuals delegated by the customer, and other personnel from the operator's workplace
Use of relevant tools, equipment and resources

Sources of information and documents may include
Customer information
Manufacturers' product and equipment specifications
Computer and software operating manuals
Product change policies and procedures
Enterprise work orders and instructions
Industry codes and symbols
Australian, international and enterprise quality standards and procedures
Enterprise or external personnel
Work scheduling documentation
Job procedures

Workplace context may include
Work organisation procedures and practices relating to the computerised development of two and three dimensional drawings, computerised cutting of shapes using a plotting table, calculation of material requirements and costing
Standard work practices including the use of desk top and/or lap top computers, spreadsheets and two and three dimensional drawing programs
Reporting actions which include verbal and written communication in accordance with enterprise policies and procedures
Oral, written or visual communication including completion of standard forms, interpretation of information and instructions associated with workplace activities, and recording and reporting of work outcomes
Quality requirements determined by customer, enterprise, and application of Australian and international standards
Being responsible for the maintenance of own work quality and being required to contribute to the quality improvement of team or section output, where necessary
Procedures for safety, environmental protection, housekeeping and quality as specified by equipment and materials manufacturers, regulatory authorities, and operator and customer enterprises
Conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including:
workplace agreements and awards
Federal or State/Territory legislation

Applicable regulations and legislation may include
Occupational health and safety legislation relevant to workplace activities
Workers' compensation legislation
Environment protection legislation

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 the Training Package.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to:

operate a plotter to construct two dimensional or three dimensional drawings, mark out templates or cut complex shapes in material
operate a desk top and/or lap top computer and relevant software
comply with all relevant safety requirements including safe use of plotting tables for cutting out materials
interpret work orders
interpret customer information
interpret specifications for components that are to form part of finished products
document and communicate work related information

Interdependent assessment of units
Competence in this unit is not dependent on possession of competence in any other units. The unit may therefore be assessed independently

Required knowledge and skills

Underpinning knowledge of:

precautions and safe working practices based on relevant OH&S legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures
range of products and services offered by the enterprise
product construction processes
computer hardware
software packages used in the enterprise
computer/plotter interfaces
basic keyboard skills
basic mathematical processes and formulae (e.g. areas, volumes)
basic geometry and geometrical shapes
basic engineering drawing principles and practices
safety and environmental requirements of relevant industry and enterprise procedures
general industry housekeeping policies and procedures
recording and reporting procedures

Underpinning skills to:

interpret and apply work instructions and established procedures
identify computer hardware components
interface with computer hardware
load relevant software
use relevant software
set and input relevant data
save and retrieve data
set up plotting equipment
mark out templates using plotting equipment
interpret diagrams and drawings
develop complicated shapes
construct templates
allow for material shrinkage
make provision for rolled edges
make provision for joins or seams
apply relevant safety practices
document information

Resource implications
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations involving the use of computers and plotters for development of two dimensional and three dimensional patterns, cutting of complex shapes, and performance of costing and other calculations
Access is required to specifications of relevant products, equipment and materials, operating manuals or procedures for computers and software, and information on safety procedures, regulations, quality standards, and enterprise procedures
Access is required to all necessary facilities and equipment including, computers, plotters and materials

Consistency in performance

Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:

establishing plans
describing procedures and consequences
completing tasks
identifying problems and faults
applying safety precautions relevant to the task

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including:

hazard policies and procedures including codes of practice
job procedures and work instructions
quality procedures
security procedures
waste, pollution and recycling management procedures
Actions are implemented promptly and accidents and incidents reported in accordance with statutory requirements and enterprise procedures
Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with customers, staff and others
Work is completed systematically with attention to detail without damage to products, equipment or personnel
Competence is assessed on sufficient number of occasions or over sufficient period of time to ensure consistent performance across a typical range of customers and products

Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an industry approved simulated environment
Competence should be demonstrated across a range of typical industry product and equipment applications
Competency in this unit should be assessed in a holistic manner

Communicating ideas and information
(3)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(2)

Planning and organising activities
(2)

Working with others and in teams
(2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(3)

Solving problems
(3)

Using technology
(3)