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 | Plan the work | 1.1 | Review the requirements of the work |
| 1.2 | Arrange all necessary permits and permissions for site inspections and work |
| 1.3 | Examine the site where the work will take place |
| 1.4 | Identify plant and equipment isolations |
| 1.5 | Identify hazards and risk controls |
| 1.6 | Plan to minimise downtime, economically use materials and meet quality specifications |
| 1.7 | Plan work, including sequences, times, process stages, engineering controls and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements |
| 1.8 | Prepare all necessary documentation and finalise the permissions and approvals for conducting the work |
2 | Prepare equipment, tools and materials | 2.1 | Identify equipment, tools and materials required |
| 2.2 | Arrange for supply of all tools, equipment and materials |
| 2.3 | Arrange for transport to site of all equipment, tools and materials |
3 | Set up work location | 3.1 | Assemble and check materials and tools for suitability for purpose |
| 3.2 | Establish required communication with site personnel |
| 3.3 | Establish a safe work area |
| 3.4 | Establish isolations and tag/lock out as required |
| 3.5 | Check tools, equipment and materials against site situation and conditions |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and must include the ability to:
identify job requirements and site conditions and plan the work
sequence and schedule work tasks and stages to maximise efficiency and meet quality specifications
select and arrange all equipment and materials for the site and set up tools, equipment and materials on site
identify hazards and apply relevant hazard controls
read and interpret work specifications, work orders, job sheets and material labels
communicate effectively with team/work group and other personnel at the site
apply operational knowledge to non-routine problems.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
organisational procedures, including:
work permit systems
safety, emergency and hazard control
relevant organisation standard operating procedures (SOPs)
hazards that may arise in the job/work environment, including:
their possible causes
potential consequences
appropriate risk controls
hierarchy of controls
work flow sequences and materials demand
factors and potential effects of variations in raw materials and equipment operation in relation to quality of product
planning process, including breaking the work down into steps and stages
products, materials and material characteristics.
The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.
The collection of performance evidence:
should occur over a range of situations which include typical disruptions to normal, smooth operations
will typically include a supervisor/third-party report focusing on consistent performance and problem recognition and solving. A supervisor/third-party report must be prepared by someone who has a direct, relevant, current relationship with the person being assessed and who is in a position to form a judgement on workplace performance relevant to the unit of competency
must include the use of appropriate tools, equipment and safety gear requiring demonstration of preparation, operation, completion and responding to problems
may use industry-based simulation for all or part of the unit particularly where safety, lack of opportunity or significant cost is an issue.
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
pilot plant operation
demonstration of skills
industry based case studies/scenarios
‘what ifs’.
Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence (provided a record is kept) 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.