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 | Identify the abnormal situation | 1.1 | Identify the state of the plant/process |
| 1.2 | Gather available information on the plant/process with particular focus on trends and rates of change |
| 1.3 | Verify and confirm situation with other technicians in the area and any upstream or downstream units |
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2 | Respond appropriately | 2.1 | Apply immediate actions to respond to the abnormal situation to bring the plant/process to a safer state |
| 2.2 | Decide whether to continue operations, shutdown or abandon |
| 2.3 | Keep in contact with other technicians in the area |
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3 | Review and respond to changes | 3.1 | Review the situation, gather data on the state of the plant/process and the trends and rates of change |
| 3.2 | Make changes to the state of the plant/process to keep parameters within limits |
| 3.3 | Rectify or initiate procedures to rectify any faults or adjustments to secure the safe operation of the plant/process |
| 3.4 | Review the state of the recovery, making adjustments as required |
| 3.5 | Keep all other stakeholders informed of progress |
| 3.6 | When plant is restored to stable conditions, continue to monitor the situation |
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4 | Document abnormal situation and response | 4.1 | Complete all logs and workplace documentation relating to the abnormal situation, ensuring all details, actions and responses are accurately recorded |
| 4.2 | Record any further ongoing production problems and report to appropriate persons or authority |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include the ability to:
analyse and interpret schematics, technical information, performance data and operational practices
determine and initiate any immediate corrective action (quick fix) required
communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders under stress
analyse rapidly changing and possibly confusing data to determine best course of action
monitor and adjust actions and directions to other personnel to meet changing conditions
identify and resolve problems
lead and direct operational team.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
principles of operation of plant/equipment, its characteristics and limitations
impact of variations in plant/process and the distinctive signs of each variation
process chemistry, physics and biochemistry and its application to abnormal situations
problem isolation techniques
problem analysis techniques
systems operating parameters, system integrity limits, process control philosophies and strategies, product specifications and tolerances
hierarchy of control
hazards that may arise in the job/work environment, and:
their possible causes
potential consequences
appropriate risk controls.
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 industrial type plant and situations allowing identification and review of abnormal situations
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.
Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.
In addition, the assessor or anyone acting in subject matter expert role in assessment must demonstrate both technical competency and currency. If the assessor cannot demonstrate technical competency and currency they must assess with a subject matter expert who does meet these requirements.
Technical competence can be demonstrated through one or more of:
relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment
appropriate workplace experience undertaking the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions
appropriate workplace experience supervising/evaluating the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions
Currency can be demonstrated through one or more of:
being currently employed undertaking the type of work being assessed
being employed by the organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed and having maintained currency in accordance with that organisation’s policies and procedures
having consulted/had contact with an organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed within the last twelve months, the consultation/contact being related to assessment
conducting on-the-job training/assessments of the type of work being assessed
being an active member of a relevant professional body and participating in activities relevant to the assessment of this type of work.