Assessor Resource

MSTTF2009
Identify and select canvas and sail materials

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to identify and select appropriate materials to use in the manufacture of canvas or sail products.

This unit of competency applies to identifying, selecting and handling materials, and checking stock availability. Work may involve interaction with other people in the workplace including supervisors and production personnel. Work may be conducted in operational indoor or outdoor workplaces

Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within defined procedures under direct supervision.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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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

2

Identify materials

2.1

Identify materials by appearance, texture, density, stock labels and product codes

2.2

Check stock labels or tags against product codes and manufacturer specifications to confirm correct identification

2.3

Read and apply workplace procedures and instructions

3

Select materials

3.1

Select materials in accordance with job specifications, fitness for purpose and work order instructions

3.2

Check materials stocks to ensure sufficient quantities of materials are available to meet job requirements

3.3

Check materials to ensure they conform to specifications, descriptions and relevant quality standards

4

Handle and store materials

4.1

Follow appropriate WHS practices and work procedures when examining stock in racks or shelves

4.2

Follow safe working practices when handling or moving stock

4.3

Use appropriate lifting equipment to lift heavy or awkward loads

4.4

Use appropriate posture and lifting techniques for manual handling of materials

4.5

Seek assistance in handling materials when necessary

4.6

Store materials in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer recommendations

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

locating and interpreting technical information about materials used in the canvas and sail making industry

identifying at least five (5) examples of materials by appearance, texture, density and other relevant characteristics

interpreting and applying work orders, materials specifications and instructions for storage, handling and use

correctly identifying and handling at least five (5) textile materials used in the canvas and sail making industry

selecting appropriate materials to meet specified job requirements

complying with all relevant safety requirements including safe handling and storage of materials

storing materials according to product requirements and workplace procedures.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

relevant Australian Standards

product construction principles and methods

characteristics of a wide range of materials used in the canvas and sail industry

industry applications of various materials

relative advantages and disadvantages of various materials for particular applications

joining characteristics of various materials

materials labelling principles and practices, including 'care' labelling

standard industry practices for storage and handling of materials

relevant materials quality standards

work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements of relevant industry and workplace procedures

general housekeeping policies and procedures

quality practices

workplace procedures.

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 in identifying and selecting canvas and sail materials, 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.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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

2

Identify materials

2.1

Identify materials by appearance, texture, density, stock labels and product codes

2.2

Check stock labels or tags against product codes and manufacturer specifications to confirm correct identification

2.3

Read and apply workplace procedures and instructions

3

Select materials

3.1

Select materials in accordance with job specifications, fitness for purpose and work order instructions

3.2

Check materials stocks to ensure sufficient quantities of materials are available to meet job requirements

3.3

Check materials to ensure they conform to specifications, descriptions and relevant quality standards

4

Handle and store materials

4.1

Follow appropriate WHS practices and work procedures when examining stock in racks or shelves

4.2

Follow safe working practices when handling or moving stock

4.3

Use appropriate lifting equipment to lift heavy or awkward loads

4.4

Use appropriate posture and lifting techniques for manual handling of materials

4.5

Seek assistance in handling materials when necessary

4.6

Store materials in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer recommendations

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Workplace procedures include one or more of the following:

requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment

SOPs

work instructions

oral, written and visual communication

quality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output

housekeeping

tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling

WHS practices

Australian Standards include:

the relevant industry or Australian Standards that are current at the time this unit is being undertaken

Materials include the following:

fibres and yarns used in canvas and sail making

ropes

dacron, nylon and composite sail cloths

attachments (metal and non-metal)

adhesives

WHS practices

WHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and include one or more of the following:

manual handling techniques

SOPs

PPE

safe materials handling

taking of rest breaks

ergonomic arrangement of workplaces

following marked walkways

safe storage of equipment

housekeeping

reporting accidents and incidents

environmental practices

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

locating and interpreting technical information about materials used in the canvas and sail making industry

identifying at least five (5) examples of materials by appearance, texture, density and other relevant characteristics

interpreting and applying work orders, materials specifications and instructions for storage, handling and use

correctly identifying and handling at least five (5) textile materials used in the canvas and sail making industry

selecting appropriate materials to meet specified job requirements

complying with all relevant safety requirements including safe handling and storage of materials

storing materials according to product requirements and workplace procedures.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

relevant Australian Standards

product construction principles and methods

characteristics of a wide range of materials used in the canvas and sail industry

industry applications of various materials

relative advantages and disadvantages of various materials for particular applications

joining characteristics of various materials

materials labelling principles and practices, including 'care' labelling

standard industry practices for storage and handling of materials

relevant materials quality standards

work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements of relevant industry and workplace procedures

general housekeeping policies and procedures

quality practices

workplace procedures.

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 in identifying and selecting canvas and sail materials, 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.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 
Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times 
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs 
Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions 
Identify materials by appearance, texture, density, stock labels and product codes 
Check stock labels or tags against product codes and manufacturer specifications to confirm correct identification 
Read and apply workplace procedures and instructions 
Select materials in accordance with job specifications, fitness for purpose and work order instructions 
Check materials stocks to ensure sufficient quantities of materials are available to meet job requirements 
Check materials to ensure they conform to specifications, descriptions and relevant quality standards 
Follow appropriate WHS practices and work procedures when examining stock in racks or shelves 
Follow safe working practices when handling or moving stock 
Use appropriate lifting equipment to lift heavy or awkward loads 
Use appropriate posture and lifting techniques for manual handling of materials 
Seek assistance in handling materials when necessary 
Store materials in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer recommendations 

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