Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.
Application of knowledge of the materials, equipment and process sufficient to recognise out of specification products, process problems and materials faults.
Knowledge of organisation procedures and relevant regulatory requirements along with the ability to implement them within appropriate time constraints and work standards.
Competence includes the ability to:
apply and/or explain: impact of incorrect or faulty materials; production workflow sequences and materials demand; correct selection and use of equipment, materials, processes and procedures; hazards of the materials and process and appropriate hazard control procedures
distinguish between causes of faults such as: wrong raw materials/additives/catalyst; incorrect quantity of materials/additives/catalyst; contaminated materials/additives/ catalyst; inadequate mixing; incorrect setting times/temperature/composition
plan tasks, including identifyingtimes and locations in the blending process where checks for product quality are required; production outputs are most appropriately made; ongoing materials input, waste management and work area housekeeping requirements are considered; and any required supplementary equipment for product quality testing is acquired
original manufacturer instructions and guidelines for the use of the specified materials (MSDS)
relevant procedures relating to safe working practices prescribed for the materials
local OHS legislation and/or regulations
site-specific instructions based on production requirements.
Language, literacy and numeracy requirements
This unit requires the ability to read and interpret typical product specifications, job sheets and material labels as provided to operators.
Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms.
Basic numeracy is also required, eg to determine that mixtures might comprise 2 parts of A, 8 parts of B; and 20 parts of C; for a total mix comprising 30 parts.
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used.
Context
This competency applies to operators working either independently or as part of a work team.
Procedures:
All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.
Procedures means all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards.
Tools and equipment
This competency includes use of equipment and tools such as:
hand carts and trolleys
knives and other bag opening equipment
hoists/lifting equipment not requiring any special permits or licences
mixing spatulas or paddles
portable electrical paddle mixers
relevant personal protective equipment.
Hazards:
Typical hazards include:
spills and splashing
noxious fumes and vapours
hazardous materials
manual handling hazards.
Problems:
Respond to/rectify 'non-routine problems' means 'apply known solutions to a variety of predictable problems'. Typical process and product problems may include:
incorrect material composition
over or under mixing
broken mixing equipment
temperature variations.
variations in materials
contamination of materials
variations in setting times.
Variables:
Key variables to be monitored include:
atmospheric conditions
sequencing of material additions to the mix
volumes /mass of materials being mixed
mixing time
amount of moisture.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
Observation Checklist