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. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

General context
Work is performed under some supervision, generally within a team environment
Work is assessed in accordance with statutory requirements, organisation insurance requirements, OH&S legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant health regulations

Worksite environment may include
Work conducted in restricted spaces or exposed conditions or controlled or open environments
Exposure to chemicals, dangerous or hazardous substances and movements of equipment, goods and vehicles
Machine settings and preparation can relate to:
pre-start up visual checks, including safety requirements
basic maintenance checks and product setting requirements
start up procedures
machine cleaning
Minor running problems may refer to:
adjustments causing non-conforming outcomes
Machinery may include:
bale press
lint slide and trapper
mote press
Maintenance activities will vary to meet enterprise requirements and may be:
scheduled
unscheduled
Data recording may include:
keyboard
manual recording applications

Sources of information/documents may include
Machinery/equipment manufacturers' manuals and specifications
Organisation work orders
Manifests
Maintenance and work schedules
Organisational or external personnel
Enterprise policies and procedures
Quality and Australian standards and procedures
Customer/s

Workplace context may include
Work organisation procedures and practices relating to process requirements and operating machinery
Conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including:
workplace agreements and awards
Federal or State/Territory legislation
Standard work practice includes:
storage, handling and disposal of chemicals and waste, where required
machine operation and operator maintenance
Reporting actions include verbal and written communication in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
Communication may be oral, written or visual and can include simple data
Being responsible for the maintenance of own work quality and being required to contribute to the quality improvement of team or section output, where necessary
Safety, environmental, housekeeping and quality are as specified by machine/equipment manufacturers, regulatory authorities and the enterprise

Applicable regulations and legislation may include
Occupational health and safety legislation relevant to workplace activities
Workers' compensation legislation
Environment protection legislation

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Assessment must confirm appropriate skills and knowledge to:

prepare and operate pressing machinery
monitor product and process quality
undertake basic maintenance of machinery
appropriately dispose of waste
transfer relevant information between shift changes, where required

Interdependent assessment of units
This unit can be assessed independently

Required knowledge and skills

Underpinning knowledge of:

relevant OH&S legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures
industry and product processes and equipment
machinery preparation, operation, maintenance procedures and level of operator responsibility
monitoring procedures
quality requirements for each stage of the process
safety and environmental aspects of related to machinery operation and handling of materials
waste disposal procedures
workplace and reporting procedures

Underpinning skills to:

interpret specifications and set machine for operation
identify minor running problems and perform operator maintenance
provide information in the form and detail required, particularly regarding production status/problems and between shift changes
apply the quality requirements for each stage of the process
communicate effectively within the workplace
identify, interpret and assess procedures
analyse and evaluate information

Resource implications
Access to a real or appropriately simulated work situation, cotton, machinery, relevant safety information, quality standards, procedures or information associated with organisation or customer requirements

Consistency in performance

Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:

establishing plans
describing consequences
completing tasks
identifying improvements
applying safety precautions relevant to the task
assessing operational capability of equipment used and work processes selected

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including:

hazard policies and procedures, including codes of practice
issue resolution procedures
job procedures and work instructions
quality procedures (where existing)
security procedures
waste, pollution and recycling management processes
relevant guidelines relating to the safe use of machinery and related equipment
Action taken promptly, accidents and incidents reported in accordance with statutory requirements and organisation procedures
Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions among staff and others
Work completed systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods, equipment or personnel

Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated workplace

Communicating ideas and information
(2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(3)

Planning and organising activities
(2)

Working with others and in teams
(2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(2)

Solving problems
(3)

Using technology
(3)