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
Discretion, initiative and judgement must be demonstrated on the job in own work, either individually or in a team environment
Work may involve referral of matters to other enterprise personnel
Work is assessed in accordance with statutory requirements, enterprise insurance requirements, OH&S legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant health regulations
All elements of this unit are performed under general guidance and subject to review by supervisors

Worksite environment and practices may include
Work conducted in a variety of environments, such as:
operational indoor workplaces
operational outdoor workplaces
hazardous or exposed conditions
Work undertaken in accordance with established procedures for handling and despatching various products using relevant equipment
Use of relevant tools and equipment, including:
manual or powered lifting/hoisting equipment
hand trucks and other manual or powered equipment for transporting products
manual or powered packaging equipment including nailing, stapling and banding machines
Normal operator maintenance of tools and equipment used in handling and despatching products
Exposure to chemicals and hazardous substances
Completion of job and product records and other relevant documentation
Interaction with other workplace personnel

Sources of information and documents may include
Customer and enterprise work orders and instructions
Manufacturers' specifications and instructions regarding use of tools and equipment
Industry codes and symbols
Australian and enterprise quality standards and procedures
Product change policies and procedures
Enterprise or external personnel
Work scheduling documentation
Job procedures

Workplace context may include
Work organisation and enterprise practices relating to product handling and despatch of products
Standard work practices including the safe use of relevant equipment and tools for lifting, hoisting, transporting and folding or packing products
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 manufacturers, regulatory authorities and the enterprise
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:

interpret work instructions and procedures for handling and packaging products
interpret product specifications and descriptions
interpret quality standards relevant to handling and packaging procedures
operate manual and powered handling and packaging equipment
comply with all relevant safety requirements including safe use of manual and powered tools and equipment
document actions taken and maintain relevant work records in accordance with enterprise procedures
report inconsistencies or other problems
perform normal operator maintenance of work area and handling and packaging equipment to enable product preparation for despatch to be conducted safely and efficiently

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. However, it may be found convenient to assess it in conjunction with Unit LMTPRTF-15AA and LMTPRTF-16AA

Required knowledge and skills

Underpinning knowledge of:

precautions and safe working practices including lifting and hoisting procedures, based on relevant OH&S legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures
packaging processes including product folding techniques
operating principles of product handling and packaging equipment
the range of sail and canvas products manufactured or serviced by the enterprise
relevant materials, equipment and product specifications
safety and environmental requirements of relevant industry and enterprise procedures
loading, delivery and pick-up procedures
power sources such as single phase, three phase and weather protected outlets
general housekeeping policies and procedures
recording and reporting procedures

Underpinning skills to:

interpret and apply work instructions and established procedures
fold or pack products
locate and interpret product specifications and descriptions
use manual and powered handling and packaging equipment
assist with loading of products
maintain product handling and packaging equipment and work area
apply all relevant safety practices
communicate effectively within the workplace
document and transfer information

Resource implications
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations involving the handling and despatch of canvas and sail products
Access is required to information on enterprise procedures, product specifications/descriptions, quality standards, and relevant safety procedures/regulations
Access is required to all necessary facilities, tools, packaging materials and associated equipment, including manual and powered lifting, hoisting and transporting equipment, and hand and power tools and packaging equipment

Consistency in performance

Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:

organising work
describing procedures and consequences
completing tasks
identifying inconsistencies 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 among 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 canvas and sail 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 canvas and sail products typical of the industry
Competency in this unit should be assessed in a holistic manner

Communicating ideas and information
(2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(2)

Planning and organising activities
(2)

Working with others and in teams
(1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(1)

Solving problems
(2)

Using technology
(1)