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 mark out complex fabrications using geometric development of transitions. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.

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

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.

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, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation 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. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.

This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with advanced geometric development of transitions or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.

Method of assessment

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.

Guidance information for assessment

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

performing material calculations

carrying out geometric development

establishing datum points

calculating allowances

marking out techniques

producing template/patterns

labelling and storing template/patterns

developing template/patterns

determining and transferring fabrication and assembly allowances

applying relevant codes/standards

determining material and component quantities by applying geometric formulae

applying principles for optimising material use and minimising material wastage

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:

tools, equipment, techniques in template/patterns development

datum points

geometrical principles and formulae

calculations of allowances:

thickness

bend

pitch

angle

circumference

perimeter

template/patterns materials

template/patterns development

manufacturers' allowances on materials

procedures for making template/patterns

template/patterns labelling, identification and storage

fabrication and assembly allowances

effects of material type/thickness on fabrication and assembly allowances

sources of data on fabrication/assembly allowances

relevant standards, codes, symbols

fabrication materials

optimising material use and minimising material wastage

safe work practices and procedures

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.

Fabrications

May include elliptical shapes, curves, spirals etc.

Allowances

Thickness, bend, pitch, angle, circumference, perimeter

Template material

Steel plate, perspex, timber

Templates produced

Rolling, bending, pressing, drilling and profiling, cutting

Storage procedures

Labelling, identification, e.g. template lofts

Development methods

Parallel line, radial line and triangulation