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.
Legislative requirements
are to be in accordance with applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation. Requirements may include but not be limited to award and enterprise agreements, industrial relations, Australian Standards, confidentiality and privacy, OHS, the environment, equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, relevant industry codes of practice, duty of care and heritage
OHS requirements
are to be in accordance with Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures. Requirements may include but not be limited to the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, fire fighting equipment, First Aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination, control of hazardous materials and substances, manual handling including lifting and carrying
Organisational requirements
may include but not be limited to legal, organisational and site guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility, quality assurance, procedural manuals, quality and continuous improvement processes and standards, OHS, emergency and evacuation, ethical standards, recording and reporting, access and equity principles and practices, equipment use, maintenance and storage, environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)
Types of cuttingequipment
are to include 'cut and roll' floor covering cutting machines
Relevant information sources
Cutting machine manufacturer specifications and operational procedures
Workplace procedures relating to ohs, tool handling and operation, reporting and communication
Work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs
Sources of power supply
electric and pneumatic
Attachments
may include computer-aided software
Fault reporting
in the operation of cutting equipment may be verbal or written
Personal protective equipment
is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulation and enterprise policies and practices
Work sequence
is likely to include start up procedures,
is likely to cover inspect, select equipment and accessories, clean sub-floor, smoothing, cleaning and rework
Standards
AS/NZS 2455 and AS 1884 (1985)

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
Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for operating and maintaining floor covering cutting equipment
Apply safe handling practices for equipment, products and materials
Adopt and carry out correct procedures prior to and during use of the cutting equipment prescribed above in the Range Statement
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:
prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
minimise the risk of injury to self and others
Cut resilient and carpet floor coverings using 'cut and roll' floor covering cutting machines to manufacturer specification and enterprise requirements.
Complete operator maintenance on floor covering cutting equipment
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Context of, and specific resources for assessment
The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace
Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
access to a floor covering cutting machine
access to manufacturer/user instructions and/or manuals
floor covering material required to be cut

Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Furnishing Industry 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 related units of competency