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.
What can a plastic product include?
A plastic product can include:
small container
picture frame
toys
tool box
automotive plastic products
household items
electrical goods
playground equipment
small boat
any other product made from polymers
What processes can be used to make a plastic product?
A plastic product can be made from:
injection moulding
blow moulding
thermo forming
composite
extrusion
fabrication
rotational moulding
other plastic processing methods
What are the work instructions?
Work instructions may include:
job sheets
patterns
plans
drawings and sketches
verbal or illustrated directions from supervisor
number and type of objects to be produced
quality requirements.
OHS&E requirements
What can OHS& E requirements include?
OHS&E requirements may include:
equipment safety instructions
hazardous and dangerous goods codes
local safe operating procedures
specific workplace rules regarding personal protective wear and equipment.
environmental controls
risk assessment
emergency procedures
What can a suitable work area include?
A suitable work area may include:
on-site host company maintenance or tooling workshop
simulated workshop in RTO
on-site production facilities
What can appropriate tools, equipment and materials include?
Appropriate tools will vary according to the project, but may include:
manual saw
jigsaw
hacksaw
clamp
hammer
mallet
screw driver
punch
pliers and pincers
file
miter cutter
90 degree angle
staple gun
paintbrush
rags
measuring tapes/ rulers
spirit level
bevel
chisel
rollers/scissors
Appropriate equipment could include:
electric saw
electric sander
electric screw driver
power drills
vertical drill presses
pedestal grinders
plastics processing equipment
plastics welders such as hot air guns, ultrasonic
injection moulders/blow moulders/rotational moulding equipment/thermoforming equipment
Appropriate materials could include:
plastics raw material
extruded plastic sheeting ( e.g. perspex, acrylic, polycarbonate)
adhesives
screws
bolts
glue
hinges and metal fasteners
sandpapers
primers
paints
What could potential hazards include?
Potential hazards may include:
broken or faulty equipment
unnoticed sharp objects
poor lighting
inadequate ventilation
inadequate attention to the activities of others
electrical shortages and power overload
disorganised or cluttered workspace (poor housekeeping)
poor attention when dealing with tools and equipment.
environmental chemicals, heat, dust, noise, gas and oil
hot equipment and materials
cuts
back strain
What could records include?
Records could include:
plant and maintenance records
set up, date, batch and materials
check sheets
reporting requirements
documenting equipment and/or material defects
workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment.
equipment booking forms and records
attendance records
quality reports
production reports
log sheets
What could specifications include?
Specifications could include:
measurements and dimensions
shape
joining methods
quality standard
materials to be used
appearance
colour/finish
What is involved in making sure plastic pieces are joined?
Plastic pieces can be joined together by:
glue
ultrasonic/hot air welding
clips
metal fasteners ( e.g. screws, bolts, rivets.).
What is involved in making sure non-conformities are rectified?
Rectifying non-conformities could involve:
disassembly of the furniture item
reshaping /resizing or re-cutting component materials
reassembly
refinishing
adjusting process conditions.
What is involved in making sure work is finished?
Finishing work can include:
sanding
priming
painting
decorating.
assembly
polishing
trimming

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.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Knowledge and application of relevant sections of:
occupational, health and safety legislation; statutory legislation;
enterprise/site safety procedures;
enterprise/site emergency procedures
environmental requirements
Preparation and planning of work
Perform normal operator maintenance of work area to enable work to be conducted safely and efficiently
Relevant standards and procedures
Interpretation of work instructions and locate and apply relevant information.
Application of safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment.
Following work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:
minimise the risk of injury to self or others
prevent damage to goods, equipment or products
achieve required production output and product quality.
Ability to adapt or vary plastic component designs.
Ability to construct, assemble and finish at least one basic plastic component from the list in the range statement.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Ability to modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment.
Context of assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.
Specific resources required for assessment
Access to plans, equipment, materials
Access is required to opportunities and appropriate resources to either:
Carry out a range of suitably simulated practical and knowledge assessments that demonstrate the skills and knowledge to work safely as part of a holistic assessment involving other competency units, and/or
Participate in actual workplace activities that demonstrate the skills and knowledge to work safely