List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Manage shutdown sequence | 1.1 | Glass plant safety systems are checked and verified to ensure that the unit has been made safe |
| | 1.2 | The reason for, or cause of, the plant shutdown is identified by troubleshooting the system and utilising all available data and information systems |
| | 1.3 | Confirmation of the identified shutdown is obtained from operators to verify both the nature and the reliability of the shutdown |
| | 1.4 | Procedures are initiated to rectify the fault or shutdown cause through either repair of the operational fault or readjustment before returning the system to start-up status |
2 | Conduct start-up process | 2.1 | All start-up permissives are satisfied prior to start-up process being commenced |
| | 2.2 | Start-up is conducted according to procedures and in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring a return to normal operation is achieved |
3 | Document shutdown and start-up process | 3.1 | All logs and workplace documentation relating to the shutdown/start-up process are completed ensuring all details, actions and responses are accurately recorded |
| | 3.2 | Any further ongoing production problems are recorded and reported to appropriate persons or authority |
Consistently:
recognise early warning signs of equipment/processes needing attention or with potential problems
determine and analyse the range of possible plant problem causes and the most likely cause
take appropriate action to ensure a timely return to full performance
recognise obvious problems in related plant areas and make an appropriate contribution made to their solution
Shutdown and re-start a glass processing plant safety and efficiently
Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems
Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage
Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity
Principles of operation of glass processing plant/equipment
Interactions between plant units within the entire plant
The architecture and location of the glass process/production equipment
Specific glass plant process operations
Interactions between glass plant items/processes
Glass product specifications and tolerances
Hierarchy of control and basis of control for glass plant/s
Communication protocols (e.g. radio, phone, computer, paper and permissions/authorities)
Routine glass processing plant problems, faults and their resolution
Relevant alarms and actions
Complex process drawings (e.g. piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), probability of failure on demand (PFD), and cause and effect)
Plant process idiosyncrasies
Correct methods of starting, stopping, operating and controlling glass processing plants
Corrective action appropriate to the problem cause
Function and troubleshooting of major glass processing plant components and their problems
Process control philosophies and strategies
Emergency shutdown procedures
Physics, chemistry and mathematics relevant to the process
Assessors must:
hold training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) or its successors
have vocational competency in the furnishing industry at least to the level being assessed with broad industry knowledge and experience, usually combined with a relevant industry qualification
be familiar with the current skills and knowledge used and have relevant, current experience in the furnishing industry.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time rather than a single assessment event and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment must be by observation of relevant tasks with questioning on underpinning knowledge and, where applicable, multimedia evidence, supervisor’s reports, projects and work samples.
Assessment is to be conducted on single units of competency or in conjunction with other related units of competency. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance in the unit and should not be assessed separately.
Assessment must occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process, equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.
Access is required to control systems for glass processing plant and equipment, workplace documentation, procedures and job requirements.