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. 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.
Documentation
Documentation available may include:
plant/process/equipment drawings/schematics
technical specifications
sales/promotional information
technical papers
notes/minutes from meetings/discussions
emails
Purpose of the trial
Purpose of the trial may include:
evaluation of new
examination of existing
specific improvements aimed at:
better sustainability outcomes
better technical outcomes
greater reliability
greater efficiency
cheaper costs
Promulgate
Promulgation of information includes:
providing the right information to the right person in the right format in a timely fashion
HSE and other risks
HSE and other risks include:
health and safety risks
sustainability risks
regulatory risks
business risks
Capability
Capability for data manipulation includes:
required hardware
required software
required competence of the workforce
Procedures
Procedures may be written, verbal, computer-based or in some other form. They include:
all work instructions
standard operating procedures
formulas/recipes
batch sheets
temporary instructions
any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant
For the purposes of this Training Package, procedures also includes good operating practice as may be defined by industry codes of practice (e.g. responsible Care) and government regulations
Resources
Resources required for trial include:
materials
plant and equipment
required utilities
waste disposal/emission control and similar
time allocation
personnel
competencies of personnel
space
Appropriate action
Appropriate action may include:
immediately ceasing the trial
modifying the trial and proceeding
continuing the trial with modified monitoring/data collection
no change
Trial results
Trial results may include a recommendation:
for adopting the trial as standard
for another trial with some changes
to stay with the status quo
a recommendation which is outside the initial scope but which is consistent with the results of the trial

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.

Overview of assessment
Assessment of this unit should include demonstrated competence in a workplace based project or a simulated workplace project. Evidence from one large trial may be sufficient, while generally several small trials will be required to generate sufficient evidence.
Access should be available to all normally accessed tables, data etc which would be available to and used by a competent refractory specialist performing this assignment.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Competence must be demonstrated in the ability to manage an appropriate trials and write the required reports.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment. Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.
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 Manufactured Mineral Products 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 which include direct observation of tasks should also 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.