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 | Identify job requirements | 1.1 | Identify specifications for plastic product from work instructions |
| 1.2 | Interpret product specification to determine the process, tools, equipment and materials required |
| 1.3 | Identify assembly and finishing requirements |
| 1.4 | Identify work health and safety (WHS) and environmental hazards, and implement hazard control measures |
| 1.5 | Identify materials, housekeeping, waste management requirements and personal protective equipment (PPE) |
2 | Prepare for work | 2.1 | Check equipment requirements and adjust equipment to appropriate process settings |
| 2.2 | Check and adjust material requirements |
| 2.3 | Keep records according to workplace requirements |
| 2.4 | Complete pre-start checks of equipment |
3 | Operate equipment to produce component | 3.1 | Start up equipment following workplace and hazard control procedures |
| 3.2 | Monitor the process to ensure quality |
| 3.3 | Monitor the product quality |
| 3.4 | Identify and rectify quality and other problems |
4 | Complete work | 4.1 | Assemble the product according to specifications |
| 4.2 | Check completed work against specifications and customer requirements |
| 4.3 | Return unused materials to storage and deal with waste and scrap following workplace procedures |
| 4.4 | Clean the work area and return tools and equipment to storage |
| 4.5 | Complete documentation following workplace procedures. |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and demonstrate the ability to:
construct, assemble and finish at least one (1) basic plastic object using one (1) plastic processing technique
follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:
minimise the risk of injury to self or others
prevent damage to goods, equipment or products
achieve required production output and product quality
modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment
use hand and power tools correctly and safely
perform normal operator maintenance of work area to enable work to be conducted safely and efficiently
communicate and work effectively and safely with others
comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements and safety instructions
apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
collect, organise and understand information related to basic plans
use mathematical ideas and techniques for measuring and calculating areas and estimating materials requirements
follow instructions and specifications and ask for help where needed.
Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge of:
workplace procedures and work instructions
quality requirements
plastics industry terminology
tool, equipment and material types and uses
plans, drawings and specifications
safety precautions with hazardous materials and equipment
organisational or workplace structure
evaluation and review procedures
creative thinking techniques.
Assessment should occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.
This unit must always be assessed holistically in conjunction with other units of competency that form part of a specified job function.
Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.
Performance must be demonstrated consistently over a period of time.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including work instructions, specifications, hand and/or power tools, machinery, workplace records and a suitable work area.
Assessors must:
as a minimum, satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 assessor requirements
have vocational competency in the manufacturing 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 manufacturing industry.