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 must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of ability to:

identify drilling requirements

select, fit and use personal protective clothing and/or equipment

collect and prepare materials according to job and equipment requirements

confirm status of equipment

set up, operate and shut down drilling equipment

monitor and adjust process and equipment

confirm that components meet specification.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:

Drill and related equipment

Relevant measuring instrumentation

Materials to be drilled

Drawings, templates and specifications as required

Operating procedures and related advice on equipment/instrumentation operation

Personal protective clothing and equipment

Housekeeping standards and procedures.

Method of assessment

Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit.

Guidance information for assessment

To ensure consistency in one's performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.

Required skills include:

Ability to:

identify drilling requirements - this may require interpretation of technical drawings or sketches

select, fit and use personal protective clothing and/or equipment

collect and prepare materials according to job and equipment requirements - this may involve basic marking out

confirm status of equipment, that safety guards are in place, equipment is fit for operation and required services are available

set up, operate and shut down drilling equipment according to workplace procedures to meet job specification

monitor and adjust process and equipment during operation to stay within specification

confirm that components meet specification - this may involve the use of measuring instruments

maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards.

Required knowledge includes:

Knowledge of:

relevant state OHS legislation, standards and codes of practice relating to work responsibilities

relevant site operating procedures and practices

purpose and basic operating principles of drilling and accessory equipment including awareness of equipment operating capacities

care, maintenance and storage of drill parts and accessories

scope to adjust machining parameters and related effect on outcome

the impact of machining parameters and materials used on tool life

safe work procedures including awareness of health and safety hazards related to the operation of the drill and related equipment

housekeeping standards for the work area.

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.

Policies and procedures

Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, licensing requirements, manufacturer's recommendations, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements.

Codes of practice

Codes of practice include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice.

Drilling operations

Work is undertaken to pre-determined specifications.

Drills are not CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines.

Typical drilling operations include

drilling and tapping.

Machining parameters

Machining parameters are typically given and include

speeds

feeds

stops

coolant

cutting lubricants.

Measuring instrumentation

Measuring instrumentation may include

callipers

dividers

verniers

micrometers.

Pre-operational checks

Pre-operational checks may include

confirming that safety guards are in place

equipment is operational

other pre-start checks as required by workplace procedure.

Teamwork

Work may require the ability to work within a team environment.