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 |
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1 | Determine nature of corrosion | 1.1 | Inspect object |
| 1.2 | Observe service environment and note likely causes of, and vulnerability to, corrosion |
| 1.3 | Identify the type of corrosion present or likely to occur |
2 | Interpret surface preparation and coating specification | 2.1 | Examine specified surface preparation method |
| 2.2 | Examine specification for prepared surface |
| 2.3 | Examine specified surface protection method |
| 2.4 | Examine specification for finished surface protection |
| 2.5 | Identify critical aspects of specifications |
3 | Confirm appropriateness of surface preparation and coating specification | 3.1 | Compare specification with existing or likely corrosion situation |
| 3.2 | Confirm that the specification is appropriate for the situation |
| 3.3 | Clarify any discrepancies between specification and expected treatment and take appropriate action |
| 3.4 | Complete any required documentation |
4 | Monitor treatment process | 4.1 | Identify hazards arising from the preparation and protection treatments |
| 4.2 | Specify appropriate hazard controls and ensure they are implemented |
| 4.3 | Monitor the progress of the treatment |
| 4.4 | Recognise situations which might require a change to hazard controls or specifications |
| 4.5 | Take the required actions to resolve the identified situations |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:
observe and inspect service environment to identify:
type of corrosion present
likely causes of corrosion
vulnerability to corrosion
identify hazards and apply relevant hazard controls
read and interpret product specifications, job sheets, procedures, material labels and safety information
analyse proposed treatment for appropriateness
complete workplace forms/reports
communicate effectively with team/work group, supervisors and other personnel
apply operational knowledge to non-routine problems.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
duty of care obligations
relevant organisational procedures
physics and chemistry relevant to corrosion in metals and non-metals
relevant coating/lining types and application methods
hazards that may arise in the job/work environment, including:
their possible causes
potential consequences
appropriate risk controls
costs and hazards of corrosion
impacts of preparation and coating variables, including:
blast media type/size/shape
temperature during/after application
pressure of spray
pH
non-routine problems that may arise, the range of possible causes and processes to develop solutions
major preparation and protection methods, their typical applications and how to troubleshoot problems.
The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.
The collection of performance evidence is best done from a report and/or folio of evidence drawn from:
a single project which provides sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria
multiple smaller projects which together provide sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria.
A third-party report, or similar, may be needed to testify to the work done by the individual, particularly when the project has been done as part of a project team.
Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from one or more of:
walk-throughs
demonstration of skills
industry based case studies/scenarios
‘what ifs’.
Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.
The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.
Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.
As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 assessor requirements.