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 | Determine job requirements | 1.1 | Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
| 1.2 | Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times |
| 1.3 | Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs |
| 1.4 | Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions |
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2 | Identify global and domestic trends | 2.1 | Research and forecast global and domestic trends in relation to identified processes and products |
| 2.2 | Investigate developments in technology and digital capabilities to ensure all possibilities are considered |
| 2.3 | Identify implications of global and domestic trends on local industry |
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3 | Determine manufacturing capabilities or implications | 3.1 | Identify manufacturing capabilities for identified products and/or process in consultation with relevant personnel |
| 3.2 | Consider issues, such as human resources, materials, financial restraints, equipment capabilities, timelines, efficiency, workplace procedures and WHS practices |
| 3.3 | Interpret specifications and establish availability of resources |
| 3.4 | Determine options or requirements for external resources to undertake parts of work when defining production capabilities |
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4 | Contribute to strategic planning | 4.1 | Clarify planning parameters, in consultation with production development, sales and marketing team, management and client, where required |
| 4.2 | Establish, analyse and interpret procedures, where required |
| 4.3 | Develop a strategy plan and critical path plan, when necessary |
| 4.4 | Identify and consider resources required and constraints when formulating strategic plan for new products or processes |
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5 | Prepare reports and presentations | 5.1 | Identify and compile relevant information |
| 5.2 | Check data for accuracy and relevance, when required |
| 5.3 | Prepare reports and presentations |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include:
reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices
applying relevant standards
investigating developments in technology and digital capabilities and identifying implications of global and domestic trends on local industry for at least one (1) product or process
identifying manufacturing capabilities for at least one (1) product or process in consultation with relevant personnel, interpreting specifications and establishing resources are available
consulting with production development, sales and marketing team, management and client where required, to clarify parameters and establish procedures
developing a strategy plan specifying resources required, and a critical path plan where necessary
compiling relevant information and preparing reports for presentation to relevant personnel, to evaluate products or processes.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
relevant Australian Standards
industry and product processes
product and process development procedures
machine and equipment, resource and skill capabilities within the workplace
links across the industry, global and local trends
research sources
quality standards and practices
work health and safety (WHS) practices, including hazard identification and control measures
workplace practices
recording and reporting practices.
Assessors must:
satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment, as set by the VET regulator
have vocational competency researching and evaluating processes and products, at least to the level being assessed, with relevant industry knowledge and experience.
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 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 unit is applicable to all TCF sectors and assessment must ensure it is delivered to suit the industry it is being applied to.