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
Work involved is associated with the modification, customisation and setting of machines for product change
Competence must be demonstrated in 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, organisation insurance requirements, OH&S legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant health regulations

Worksite environment may include
Work conducted in a variety of environments, such as:
operational workplace activities
restricted space
hazardous, controlled or exposed conditions
Products and materials include those typically used within each sector of the Textile, Clothing, Footwear and Allied industry sectors including various textile production sectors, early stage wool processing, hide/skin/leather production, canvas fabrication, leather goods production, clothing production, millinery, footwear production, laundries, and dry cleaning
Work undertaken on a range of machines that may involve microprocessor or computer controlled relevant to the industry sector
Machine settings/sequences can include mechanical devices/tools such as cams, gears, trip tags, pin boards etc., and patterns and programs for use on microprocessor and computer controlled machines
Exposure to chemicals, dangerous or other hazardous substances
Data recording, either using keyboard or manual recording applications
Interaction/interface with other departments

Sources of information/documents may include
Machine/equipment manufacturers' specifications and instructions
Organisation work orders
Product change policies
Organisational or external personnel
Work scheduling documentation
Job procedures
Work instructions

Workplace context may include
Work organisation procedures and practices relating to the modification and setting up of machines for product change
Conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including:
workplace agreements and awards
Federal or State/Territory legislation
Standard work practice including the storage, safe handling and disposal of chemicals
Reporting actions include verbal and written communication in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
Communication may be oral, written or visual and can include simple data
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
Safety, environmental, housekeeping and quality are as specified by machine/equipment manufacturers, regulatory authorities and the enterprise

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:

interpret specifications for machine settings
interpret specifications for machine modification/customisation
operate and adjust machines correctly
arrange or conduct quality testing of sample/s
analyse samples or test results
maintain accurate records
apply health and safety policies in work operations

Interdependent assessment of units
This unit does not need to be assessed in conjunction with other units and can be assessed independently

Required knowledge and skills

Underpinning knowledge of:

relevant OH&S legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures
machine and equipment operation
machine modification, setting and adjustment requirements
quality requirements
technical specifications manuals
safety and environmental aspects of relevant organisation processes
maintenance planning and workplace procedures
reporting procedures

Underpinning skills to:

interpret technical data
set, adjust and operate machines
test and analyse samples
apply all relevant safety practices
use and dispose of a range of chemical cleaning agents, sealants and lubricants, where required
communicate effectively within the workplace
interpret and apply established procedures
document, assess and transfer information

Resource implications
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations involving the setting up of machines for product change, including work areas, materials, machines/equipment, and information on manufacturers' specifications and instructions, program scheduling documentation, relevant safety procedures and regulations, quality standards, and organisation procedures

Consistency in performance

Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:

planning and organising work
describing consequences
interpreting specifications
completing tasks
identifying improvements
applying safety precautions relevant to the task
assessing operational capability of equipment and work processes

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including:

hazard policies and procedures including codes of practice
issue resolution procedures
job procedures and work instructions
quality procedures
security procedures
waste, pollution and recycling management processes
Action taken promptly, 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 among staff and others
Work completed systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods, equipment or personnel

Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment
Competence should be demonstrated with a range of typical industry sector machines and materials/products, sufficient to ensure confirmation of the required skills and knowledge

Communicating ideas and information
(3)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(2)

Planning and organising activities
(3)

Working with others and in teams
(2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(3)

Solving problems
(2)

Using technology
(3)