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. Add any 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.
Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used.
Context
This competency applies to all work environments and sectors within the industry. It does not include maintenance that would require trade level skills. It is not intended that this competency would cover maintenance that is carried on in a workshop.
Procedures
All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.
Procedures mean all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions, standard operating procedures, plant description manuals, manufacturer's instructions, specifications, service manuals, machine circuit diagrams for hydraulic/pneumatic and electrical/electronic circuits and relevant industry and government codes and standards.
Tools and equipment
This competency includes use of equipment and tools such as:
hand tools specific for the task
product testing equipment (eg flowmeter, scales, tape measure, micrometer, caliper, ultrasonic thickness)
machinery measuring equipment (eg vibration meter, tachometer, current tester, thermal imaging, temperature gauge)
measuring and aligning equipment.
Hazards
Typical hazards include:
rotating and moving machinery
process materials, solids, fluids and gases under pressure or flowing
temporary connections or by-passes
electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic energy sources
out-of-specification operation.
Problems
Respond to/rectify 'non-routine problems' means 'apply known solutions to a variety of predictable problems'. Typical process and product problems may include:
out-of-specification product or variations
response of equipment to materials variations
new or changed materials
changed equipment settings (eg higher speed or throughput)
equipment in need of maintenance
procedures requiring update or modification.
Variables
Key variables to be monitored include:
equipment performance (eg speed, output, variations)
equipment component performance
sequences and timing of operations
materials changes (desired and not desired).
Data and Records
Typical information sources, observed data and plant records may include:
plant data
log sheets
operational and performance reports
physical aspects such as noise, smell, feel and pressure condition monitoring information
planned maintenance schedules
procedures.

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 this Training Package.
Overview of assessment
A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment.
Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole, as defined by the Elements, Performance Criteria and skills and knowledge.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential that competence is demonstrated in the knowledge and skills defined in this unit. These may include the ability to:
understand the procedures and know the importance of critical operational systems
recognise potential situations requiring action and then implement appropriate action.
Consistent performance should be demonstrated. For example, look to see that:
early warning signs of equipment in need of attention/with potential problems are recognised
appropriate tests are undertaken and tests are analysed appropriately
proposals for equipment repair are based upon the most appropriate and cost effective method to return equipment to full performance in a timely manner
items initiated are followed through until final resolution has occurred.
Assessment method and context
It is preferred that assessment takes place on industrial equipment in a work environment.
Competence in this unit may be assessed:
on a processing plant, allowing for operation under all normal and a range of abnormal conditions
in a situation allowing the generation of evidence of the ability to recognise, anticipate and solve problems
by using a suitable simulation and/or a range of case studies/scenarios
through a combination of these techniques.
In all cases it is expected that practical assessment will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge and theoretical assessment will be combined with appropriate practical/simulation or similar assessment. Assessors need to be aware of any cultural issues that may affect responses to questions.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed.
Specific resources for assessment
This section should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement for this unit of competency. Resources required include suitable access to an operating plant or equipment that allows for appropriate and realistic simulation. A bank of case studies/scenarios and questions will also be required to the extent that they form part of the assessment method. Questioning may take place either in the workplace, or in an adjacent, quiet facility such as an office or lunchroom. No other special resources are required.
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.