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.
Appropriate persons

Appropriate persons will vary according to the nature of assistance and advice required and may include:
supervisor
leading hand
foreman
trainer/coach
technicians
tradespersons
engineers
Engineering processes and techniques
Engineering processes and techniques include:
hand and machine cutting
drilling
tapping
grinding
machining
welding
bending and shaping
assembly using a variety of fasteners and hand tools
Hand and power tools

Hand and power tools may include:
screwdriver
spanners
hammers
files
jigs
cutting tools
scribers
chisels
centre punches
measurement instruments
gauges
portable drills
pedestal or bench grinder
Workshop cutting and machining equipment

Workshop machining and cutting equipment may include:
cut-off machines
surface grinders
drills
lathes
mills
planers
fuel gas cutting torch
Fabrication equipment
Fabrication equipment may include:
nibblers
metal shears
guillotines
pedestal drills
power saws
rivet fastening equipment
pan brake
press brake
universal metal working machine
Welding equipment

Welding equipment includes:
hoses, welding leads, gas shrouds, gas regulators, liners and contact tips - gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
welding leads, welding machines and electrode holder - manual metal arc welding (MMAW)
fuel gas and handheld thermal cutting equipment (thermal cutting)
Preparation of materials and equipment
Preparation of materials and equipment may include:
marking out
preheating
cleaning
setting up jigs and fixtures
clamping
tooling preparation, including basic sharpening
machine settings
Safe work practices and procedures
Safe work practices and procedures include:
relevant legislation
personal protective equipment
material safety management systems, including use of material safety data sheets (MSDS)
hazardous substances and dangerous goods code
local safe operating procedures
correct disposal of:
liquid waste
solid waste
minimisation, suppression and venting of gas, fume, vapour, smoke emissions, including fugitive emissions, as appropriate
avoiding excessive energy and water use
avoiding excessive noise
awareness of safe proximity limits and shielding procedures to other personnel
working safely around machinery
working safely with tools and equipment
risk and hazard recognition
emergency procedures
awareness of electrical hazards
first aid sources and procedures for the workplace
Standard operating procedures
Standard operating procedures may include:
the use of tools and equipment
instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs
reporting and communication
manufacturer specifications and operational procedures
emergency procedures
Elements of the engineering project
Elements of the engineering job may include:
tool and equipment selection
sequencing of operations
techniques and processes
conformance to specifications
material types
quantities produced
Technical work activities
Technical work activities may include:
design
production
quality assurance
product testing
purchasing
commissioning
scheduling
planning
drafting

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
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to plan and safely and efficiently undertake the manufacture a simple item using a range of hand and power tools and workshop machinery.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:
prepare a basic work plan
identify and prepare selected materials and equipment
apply manual workshop techniques using a range of hand and power tools
use common engineering workshop equipment and machinery to complete individual parts of a project
assemble the component parts of a given project using a range of joining techniques
complete work requirements to specification
follow WHS procedures and hazard control strategies at all times.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, then a simulated working environment must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations.
The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.
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 MEM05 Metal and Engineering 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 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 not only able 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.