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:

undertake basic production tasks

handle material and products

locate and transport materials and products

clean equipment, machines and work environment

document work and maintain records as required

apply workplace heath and safety policies in work operations.

Consistent performance should be demonstrated. For example, look to see that production standards are met consistently.

Assessment method and context

Assessment will occur in a work-like 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 respond to 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

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Application of knowledge of the materials, equipment and process sufficient to recognise material and equipment conditions which may lead to out of specification production.

Knowledge of organisation procedures and relevant regulatory requirements along with the ability to implement them within appropriate time constraints and work standards.

Required knowledge and skills include:

machine and equipment operation

procedures to handle products and materials

use of products and materials

quality requirements

relevant OHS legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures

maintenance planning and workplace procedure

reporting procedures

loading and unloading materials

applying all relevant safety practices

use and disposal of a range of chemical cleaning agents, sealants and lubricants, where required

communicating effectively within the workplace

interpreting and applying established procedures

documenting and transferring information.

Language, literacy and numeracy requirements

This unit has minimal literacy and numeracy requirements other than those required to carry out the job (eg recognise labels and signs).

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 operators working either independently or as part of a work team.

Procedures

All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.

Procedures means all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards. These may include:

original manufacturer instructions and guidelines for the use of any equipment

relevant procedures relating to safe working practices prescribed for the equipment

local OHS legislation and/or Regulations

site specific instructions based on production requirements.

Tools and equipment

This competency includes use of equipment and tools such as:

cleaning equipment

detergents and other chemicals hand and power tools

hand trolleys pallet trucks

but not more complex equipment such as forklifts, overhead cranes, or front end loaders.

Loading and unloading aids

Loading and unloading aids include various types of equipment other than regulated load shifting equipment and must conform to materials handling requirements, safe work practices and manual handling techniques, and workplace procedures

Hazards

Typical hazards include:

slips, trips and falls

manual handling injuries

dust, dirt and vapours

cuts and abrasions

lack of knowledge of machine operation.

Problems

'Simple problems' means 'apply defined solutions to a narrow range of previously specified problems'.

Typical process and product problems may include:

difficult access to the work area

awkward work spaces

tool failures or breakages

defective equipment

incorrect or defective materials

wrong quantities of materials.

Variables

Key variables to be monitored include:

atmospheric conditions (weather)

condition of the work area

placement of products or materials used in the production process

lighting

types of aids to production being used.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist