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 | Confirm design brief of new colour | 1.1 | Communicate with customer and other key stakeholders and agree on design specifications |
| 1.2 | Determine end use of product (e.g. interior, exterior, automotive, industrial or decorative) |
| 1.3 | Develop and validate design brief to meet needs |
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2 | Determine initial colour formulation | 2.1 | Analyse colour sample (where provided) using colour computer and/or eye and predict possible colour formulation |
| 2.2 | Compare predicted formulation with company/customer preferred colourants |
| 2.3 | Adjust predicted formulation to use preferred colourants |
| 2.4 | Check that the adjusted formulation complies with design brief |
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3 | Conduct small scale trials | 3.1 | Make/arrange for small batch to adjusted formulation |
| 3.2 | Undertake trials to determine optimum processing conditions, where relevant |
| 3.3 | Analyse colour of sample product, compare to design brief and determine variation to desired colour |
| 3.4 | Modify formulation and processing, where relevant, to have simplicity of manufacture and to meet brief |
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4 | Assess hazards | 4.1 | Identify hazards arising from colour formulation and processing |
| 4.2 | Assess risks arising from those hazards |
| 4.3 | Determine action to control risks in accordance with hierarchy of control and duty of care |
| 4.4 | Take required action before proceeding to trial |
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5 | Trial new colour formulation through the process | 5.1 | Design trial to procedure to deliver required information |
| 5.2 | Ensure work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements are stringently observed |
| 5.3 | Coordinate the trialling of the new product |
| 5.4 | Interpret colour trial results, determine variation to desired colour and guide colour trial process |
| 5.5 | Adjust formulation, and if appropriate tune process, to optimise production of new colour |
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6 | Coordinate evaluation and testing | 6.1 | Determine colour testing and evaluation regime required to meet end use requirements, including regulatory/industry code requirements |
| 6.2 | Arrange for testing and evaluation of trial colour |
| 6.3 | Interpret colour trial results and determine variation to desired colour |
| 6.4 | Modify formulation and conduct new trials as required |
| 6.5 | Determine final formulation and processing specifications |
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7 | Implement procedures for new colour | 7.1 | Monitor initial production and adjust process, conditions and formulation to make the process a smooth operation |
| 7.2 | Ensure process specifications reflect the optimised operation developed |
| 7.3 | Ensure quality standards and procedures meet requirements of design brief |
| 7.4 | Ensure procedures are correct for the new colour |
| 7.5 | Ensure project records are complete and all required reports have been completed and submitted |
| 7.6 | Archive records according to procedure |
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:
communicate effectively with internal and external customers
confirm end use of product and design specifications
determine formulations and/or make adjustments to computer suggested formulation to meet specifications, company conditions and standard materials/colourants
undertake production trials and analyse results
isolate the causes of variation to desired colour and distinguish between causes of problems, such as:
wrong colourant
wrong colourant amount
wrong grind time/particle size
wrong wetting/dispersing
differing lighting conditions
variable surface finish/gloss level
non-metameric matching issues
process caused colour differences
identify and resolve problems
interpret weathering and other test data
make both metameric and non-metameric matches
determine the hazards arising from the colourants chosen.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
typical problems and possible solutions
the 'flare path' on a tonal graph of tone vs time
optimum grind/particle size for required colour
balance gloss, opacity and tone
interaction of colourants and impacts of processing variables on the final colour
regulatory framework
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 is best done from a report and/or folio of evidence drawn from:
a single project which provides sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria
multiple smaller projects which together provide sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria
A third-party report, or similar, may be needed to testify to the work done by the individual, particularly when the project has been done as part of a project team.
Assessment should use a real project in an operational workplace. Where this is not possible or practical, assessment must occur using 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.
Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence 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