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.
Knowledge and understanding of the materials, equipment and process sufficient to predict their interactions and their impacts on performance. (For example, as resin is heated, its viscosity reduces. If viscosity is too low, there is a risk that the mould will fill before the fibre is fully impregnated; if too high, the reinforcement will have a tendency to distort.)
Knowledge of organization procedures and policies, quality requirements at each production stage and relevant regulatory requirements along with the ability to implement them within appropriate time constraints and in a manner relevant to the job.(eg manufacturing design requirements, enterprise requirements for testing documentation).
Knowledge as a basis for solving process and material problems:
types of tests, their purposes and functions
product or material test performance indices within standard variation, and standard response procedures
safe test procedures
role of testing in quality control and quality assurance procedures
interpreting manufacturer material data sheets
interpreting variances from specifications
safety factors;
effects on laminate design
relevance of failure mode to FRP laminate design
effect of creep and fatigue on laminates
relationship of laminate thickness to bonding and material properties
span and deflection.
Language, literacy and numeracy requirements
This unit requires the ability to interpret technical specifications and standard laboratory procedures.
It also requires report writing, including graphical representations of results
Numeracy is required to perform required calculations and interpret results.
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 the testing of raw materials and moulded laminates, using a range of standard testing equipment and test methods within the plastics industry.
Procedures
All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.
Procedures include all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards.
Tools and equipment
This unit of competency includes use of equipment and tools such as:
testing equipment such as gel timer, flow meter, tensile tester, hardness tester, mold flow indexer, flammability/smoke tester, flexular tester etc.)
materials handling equipment
relevant PPE
equipment as specified by AS/NZ standards (where applicable).
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