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.
Information may include:
diagrams or sketches
instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel
memos
regulatory and legislative requirements for handling stone
current Australian standards relating to profiling stone
safe work procedures relating to handling stone
safety data sheets (SDS)
signage
verbal, written and graphical instructions, including manufacturer specifications and instructions where specified
work bulletins
work schedules, plans and specifications.
Planning and preparation may include:
assessing conditions and hazards
determining work requirements and safety plans and policies
identifying equipment defects
inspecting work sites.
Work health and safety requirements must comply with state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan and may include:
emergency procedures, including extinguishing fires, organisational first aid requirements, and evacuation procedures
hazard control
hazardous materials and substances
personal protective equipment (PPE) prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices
safe operating procedures, including operational risk assessment and treatments associated with:
concealed services (water, power and gas)
lighting
restricted access barriers
traffic control
work site visitors and the public
working at heights
working in confined spaces
working in proximity to others
use of firefighting equipment
use of tools and equipment
workplace environmental requirements and safety.
Tools and equipment may include:
carborundum cutters
clamps
cutting and grinding machines, including:
power grinders
portable machines
diamond cutters
dividers and wing compasses
jigs
measuring tapes and rules
power leads
scribers
squares
travelling arm saws.
Quality requirements may include:
internal organisational quality policy and standards
manufacturer specifications
relevant regulations, including Australian standards
workplace operations and procedures.
Environmental requirements may include:
clean-up management
dust and noise control
vibration management
waste management.
Statutory and regulatory authority includes:
federal, state and local authorities administering applicable Acts, regulations and codes of practice.
Type of stone may include:
igneous rock, including:
basalt (blue stone)
granite
marble
sandstone.
Template may be made of:
aluminium sheet
cardboard
plastic sheet
plywood
zincalume sheet.

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
This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace setting. Assessment shall be while tasks are undertaken either individually or as part of a team under limited supervision.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person should demonstrate the ability to profile stone for three different job specifications , providing evidence of the ability to:
comply with WHS requirements applicable to workplace operations
comply with organisational policies and procedures
select and use appropriate processes, tools and equipment to carry out tasks
apply organisational quality procedures and processes within the context
transfer critical dimensions and reference points to work accurately
develop required patterns, accurate to job details
accurately produce templates for job requirements
apply correct procedures with use of templates to set up machines and equipment with stone to carry out machining processes
adopt and use safe and effective procedures to cut and shape stone
carry out safe and effective operations with use of equipment and machines
complete profile work with accuracy of shape according to specifications
identify typical faults and problems that occur and take necessary action to rectify them
communicate with others to ensure safe and effective workplace operations.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of this unit:
must be in the context of the work environment
may be conducted in an off-site context, provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills
must meet relevant compliance requirements.
Resource implications for assessment may include:
construction materials relevant to proposed activity
documentation relevant to task
tools, plant and equipment appropriate to installation processes
work location for stone construction activity.
Method of assessment
Assessment for this unit must verify the practical application of the required skills and knowledge, using one or more of the following methods:
direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions
questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
review of relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function.
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Assessment processes and techniques should, as far as is practical, take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.