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.

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to plan and complete metallurgical projects. Critical aspects for assessment and evidence are required to demonstrate competency in this unit.

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

It is essential that competence is demonstrated in the ability to:

interpret and clarify a metallurgical brief;

research metallurgy related techniques and processes

apply metallurgical skills and knowledge to solve metallurgical related problems;

comprehensively describe the properties of metals and alloys;

describe the performance parameters of metal processing equipment and materials including test equipment, furnaces, refractories, casting vessels, sands, patterns, etc.

liaise with clients,

establish project plans;

monitor metallurgy project timelines, quality outcomes, and costs;

report project outcomes.

Relationship to other units

This unit may be assessed concurrently with other relevant units.

Assessment method and context

Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole, as defined by the elements, performance criteria, skills and knowledge. A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment.

Assessors should gather sufficient, fair, valid, reliable, authentic and current evidence from a range of sources. Sources of evidence may include direct observation, reports from supervisors, peers and colleagues, project work, samples, organisation records and questioning. Assessment should not require language, literacy or numeracy skills beyond those required for the unit.

The assessee will have access to all techniques, procedures, information, resources and aids which would normally be available in the workplace.The method of assessment should be discussed and agreed with the assessee prior to the commencement of assessment.

Resource implications

This section should be read in conjunction with the range of variables 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.

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

Required skills:

Competency includes sufficient knowledge of:

the planning process for a comprehensive range of metallurgical applications

market and industrial context and parameters such as financial, legal, resource and scheduling of the planning and design process for a significant and particular metallurgical application

the procedures for documenting and confirming client requirements

appropriate codes, standards, specifications and legislative and regulatory requirements

implications for sustainability and options for improved environmental outcomes

constraints and risks associated with the development and implementation of metallurgical processes

process of analysis, comparison and contrasting

concept proposal review process

metallurgical fundamentals affecting selection of components and systems

metallurgy related hardware and software

properties of metal and alloys

the significance of the document control process

procedures for initiating and gaining approval for changes to metallurgy related processes

metallurgy related tests and testing schedules

reasons for selecting tests and schedules

corrective actions to return metallurgical related processes to specification

Required knowledge:

research and report context and parameters of the planning process for a comprehensive range of metallurgy applications

plan and implement a significant metallurgy application within a market and industrial context and in conformance with project parameters such as financial, legal, resource and scheduling.

document and confirm an internal or external client's requirements in accordance with organisational procedures and practices.

inform client of known OHS, regulatory, ethical, environmental, physical and cost limitations

write specifications to meet project requirements.

document and agree on acceptance criteria with a client

review different approaches to technical feasibility, innovation and acceptance to client

documentpossible metallurgicalproduct or process concepts

analyse,, compare and contrast the relative merits of possible metallurgical processes or products

document an objective analysis of each approach (eg. Weighted "trade-off" table)

discuss proposals with colleagues and specialists

document concept proposal in accordance with organisational procedures

establish the planning and implementation team in accordance with organisational procedures

identifyresources and establish management procedures

select components and systems

negotiate, documentand monitoroutcomes and performance measures

develop work instructions

monitorand correctproject progress

perform risk analysis and corrective action

assumptions and calculations for implementation of metallurgical processes

prepare design diagrams and calculations

apply metallurgical principles and knowledge in the implementation of the plan and design process.

select metallurgicalrelated materials

selectmetallurgical methods and processes

create demonstration models

confirm a metallurgy solution and plan

authorise modifications to the metallurgy specification in accordance with organisational procedures.

incorporate corrections and improvements to the design into the revised design solution and plan

applye OHS&E and regulatory standards

completedocumentation

obtainand review feedback from the commissioning process

monitor the project outcomes or performance in the implementation environment

address deficiencies in project outcomes or performance as measured against specifications

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.

Codes of practice/standards

Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, it is expected the latest version will be used.

Parameters

May include:

competitiveness,

performance,

financial, legal, resource and scheduling implications of a metallurgical application.

Report

Reports will usually be written and include:

a description of the metallurgical processes involved in the project

commercial, production and fabrication implications of different metallurgical options

occupational health, safety and environment implications of metallurgical processses related to the project

Reports may be prepared by a metallurgist working alone or in conjuction with engineers, technicians and other relevant personnel.

OHS&E requirements

Include:

ensuring that all organisational and statutory requirements are met

the workforce is not exposed to hazardous worksite conditions, materials and processes

the broader community is not exposed to environmental effects of the activity.

Implementation documentation

Documentation that requires metallurgical input includes:

Gannt charts

cost and other resource requirements

standard operating procedures and other instructions for enterprise personnel

special safety and maintenance instructions;

production schedules