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.
Unit scope
This unit covers the work involved in collecting samples and their inspections and testing to check product quality
Extent of sampling and the nature of inspection and testing will be undertaken in accordance with industry standards and practices and will reflect the type of product, the materials and processes used in its manufacture and its end use. It may include:
samples of raw materials
components,
assemblies
end products
Materials to be sampled will represent those normally used by the enterprise in its production processes. They may include but are not limited to:
timber
metal alloys
glass, fabrics and textiles
plastics
leather
adhesives
fillers and finishes as appropriate
Unit context
OHS requirements include legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods codes and safe operating procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, authorised handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements
Work requires individuals to demonstrate organisational and analytical ability, discretion, judgement and problem solving skills
Workplace environment
Sampling, inspecting, testing and reporting of findings is undertaken in accordance with established enterprise procedures and practices
Work is generally performed with little external assistance and with minimal supervision or direction
Customers or suppliers of material to be sampled may be internal or external
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices
Information and procedures
Work procedures/instructions
Designer/drawer specifications and instructions
Quality systems documentation or equivalent containing sampling, inspecting and testing frequency and criteria
Organisation work specifications and requirements
Legislation/regulation/national and industry codes and practices relevant to the products
Quality and Australian standards and procedures

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 of evidence
Interpret work order and determine test requirements
Apply safety requirements throughout the work sequence, including the use of personal protective clothing and equipment
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to arrange/conduct a minimum of four different processes covering sampling, inspection and testing
Analyse test results and interpret outcomes against requirements
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment
Work effectively with others

Resource implications
Production or product finishing facility, testing equipment and procedures.

Method of assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and/or samples of work and questioning on underpinning knowledge.
Assessment should be conducted over time and will generally be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency.

Context of assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a simulated workplace facility with relevant equipment, simulated work instructions and deadlines.