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. 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.
Technical publications
Technical publications may include:
workshop manuals
operating instructions
assembly instructions
parts catalogues
technical specifications
technical brochures for sales/marketing
procedures manuals
The required medium
The required medium may be:
print-based
electronic
microfiche
Style and layout
Style and layout may be determined from:
an applicable style guide
contract requirements
industry standards and specifications
Relevant data sources
Relevant data sources may include:
design and production data and drawings
parts and materials listings
engineering specifications
operating procedure documentation
component assembly procedures
maintenance schedules
manufacturer and trade catalogues
relevant legislation and regulations
Relevant experts
Relevant experts may include:
the client
design engineers and staff
production staff
maintenance managers and staff
component and material suppliers
regulator representatives
The requirement for publication amendment action
The requirement for publication amendment action may arise from:
publication user feedback
modifications to systems or components
test procedure development or refinement
quality system audits
compliance with regulatory requirements
The editing process
The editing process may involve checking for:
compliance with the style guide
completeness and ease of understanding
appropriate use of graphics
observance of applicable regulations and legislation including copyright
final draft mark-up for desktop publishing
application of version control procedures
Regulatory requirements, and organisational policies and procedures
Regulatory requirements, and organisational policies and procedures may be found in:
organisational policy manuals
procedures manuals
quality manuals
Commonwealth and state/territory legislation and regulations in areas, such as OHS and environmental protection
sustainability requirements

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
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:
identify requirements for drafting and amendment of technical publications
conduct research and gather required data from engineering records and relevant engineering staff and managers
select appropriate publication media and publication style and format
use selected software packages to draft technical publications
prepare illustrator briefings and observe copyright legislation
prepare proof copies of publications and obtain client approval
manage the production and devise distribution, amendment and version control systems.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit may be assessed on the job, or a combination of both on and off the job assessment based on appropriate project and simulation activities. . Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then a simulated working environment must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.
Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.
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.
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge.
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.
Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.