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.
Stakeholders
Stakeholders may include:
customer representatives
technical experts
regulators
refractory designer
refractory installer
Purpose of investigation
The purpose of the investigation may include:
routine monitoring of the 'wear and tear' deterioration of a refractory
investigation of suspected degradation of a refractory still in use
investigation of a catastrophic refractory failure
investigation to support an insurance or other claim
investigation requested by a third party (e.g. for a dispute)
technical investigation aimed at better understanding the refractory in use and so improving the refractory
Data collection
Data collection may include:
examining samples of failed refractory
collecting data of a refractory in use
collecting observations of a refractory in use
examining an entire refractory installation after it has been shutdown
one set of data collection or a planned series of data collection at specified intervals over a specified period
HSE risks
HSE risks may include:
exposure to heat
exposure to dust
confined space entry
Discussions with stakeholders
Discussions with stakeholders will vary depending on the purpose of the investigation, for example:
technical investigation - all relevant technical personnel
dispute investigation - discussions may be limited to discussions with client
claim investigation - discussions may be limited to discussions with client

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.
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 select an appropriate material and write the required specification.

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.