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 required materials and equipment | 1.1 | Interpret product specifications |
| 1.2 | Identify required materials, including additives |
| 1.3 | Identify trade names for required product |
| 1.4 | Determine quantity of materials required for product |
| 1.5 | Identify required equipment, including handling, control and material preparation equipment |
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2 | Locate materials and equipment | 2.1 | Locate required materials, equipment and machinery |
| 2.2 | Mark items off on check list as required |
| 2.3 | Identify non-conformances and report as required |
| 2.4 | Identify and prepare appropriate holding area |
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3 | Assemble materials and equipment | 3.1 | Use good manual handling practices |
| 3.2 | Follow work health and safety (WHS) and other relevant procedures |
| 3.3 | Collect and organise materials in a manner that ensures storage compatibility |
| 3.4 | Visually check materials according to procedures |
| 3.5 | Collect holding sample according to procedures |
| 3.6 | Record details of specification and sample as required |
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4 | Organise internal workplace delivery of materials/ equipment as required | 4.1 | Organise placement of material to required locations using enterprise procedures |
| 4.2 | Notify and confirm delivery in accordance with enterprise requirements/procedures |
| 4.3 | Follow workplace procedures as required by enterprise |
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5 | Store materials for production as required | 5.1 | Identify storage requirements |
| 5.2 | Check holding area conditions meet material requirements |
| 5.3 | Store materials as required for production and to meet health and safety needs |
| 5.4 | Complete required workplace documentation/records |
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6 | Respond to routine problems to procedures | 6.1 | Recognise known problems that occur during the operation |
| 6.2 | Identify and take action on causes of routine problems |
| 6.3 | Log problems as required |
| 6.4 | Identify non-routine process and quality problems and take appropriate action |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:
read and interpret procedures, job specifications, material labels and safety data sheets (SDS)
select and use tools and equipment to meet job specifications
locate and organise delivery of required materials and equipment
sequence and arrange placement of materials and equipment for production
store materials according to requirements
identify hazards and apply relevant hazard controls
apply safety procedures
apply housekeeping procedures
apply waste management procedures
recognise routine and non-routine problems
identify when the operator is able to rectify faults, when assistance is required and who is the appropriate source for assistance
take action to resolve faults or report faults to appropriate personnel
distinguish between possible causes of routine faults, including:
raw material variations
contamination of raw material
process problems
mechanical abnormalities
misreading labels, instructions, safety data sheets
communicate effectively with team/work group and supervisors
complete workplace records
do basic arithmetical manipulations including additions, subtractions, divisions, fractions and percentages.
Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job sufficient to operate under routine only supervision and to solve routine problems, including knowledge of:
types and application of common polymer materials
definitions of thermoplastics and thermosetting materials
trade names of common plastic materials
formulas of common plastics
common end use examples of plastics and common family names
routine and non-routine problems that may arise, the range of possible causes and processes to develop solutions
impact of incorrect or faulty materials
organisation procedures relevant to the work environment/job role
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 shall be based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.
In all plants it may be appropriate to assess this unit concurrently with units such as:
teamwork
communication.
The collection of performance evidence:
should occur over a range of situations which include typical disruptions to normal, smooth operations and provide for demonstration of responding to problems
will typically include a supervisor/third-party report or other evidence, 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 industry appropriate tools, equipment, data and documentation
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 that reflects 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 demonstration of skills and one or more of:
walk-throughs
pilot plant operation
industry-based case studies/scenarios
‘what ifs’.
Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews.
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 shall demonstrate both technical competency and currency. If the assessor cannot demonstrate technical competency and currency they shall 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.