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 required properties of compound | 1.1 | Communicate with stakeholders regarding technical and aesthetic specification |
| 1.2 | Identify project constraints, such as timelines and cost |
| 1.3 | Draft compound specification and project plan |
| 1.4 | Identify required tests to verify compound meets specification |
| 1.5 | Confirm with stakeholders and modify as appropriate |
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2 | Develop base formulation | 2.1 | Identify appropriate base polymer/polymer blend |
| 2.2 | Select appropriate fillers/reinforcers and estimate required proportions |
| 2.3 | Select appropriate plasticisers and related materials and estimate required proportions |
| 2.4 | Select appropriate other materials and estimate required proportions |
| 2.5 | Draft initial formulation |
| 2.6 | Draft trial mixing procedure and order of addition |
| 2.7 | Identify any health, safety and environment (HSE) issues and modify as appropriate |
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3 | Mix, test and modify formulation | 3.1 | Identify and control all hazards for laboratory development program |
| 3.2 | Obtain all required materials and tools/equipment |
| 3.3 | Produce the trial compound following the draft procedures |
| 3.4 | Evaluate the compound compliance with the specification |
| 3.5 | Modify formulation and procedure as required |
| 3.6 | Draft factory trial formula and procedure |
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4 | Monitor factory trials | 4.1 | Identify and control all HSE issues for factory trials |
| 4.2 | Ensure all required materials and tools/equipment are available |
| 4.3 | Organise trials at an appropriate time |
| 4.4 | Ensure trial is monitored and required data collected |
| 4.5 | Evaluate factory trial compound and procedure |
| 4.6 | Modify formulation and procedure as required |
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5 | Complete compound development | 5.1 | Ensure final formulation and procedures are recorded in standard procedures |
| 5.2 | Ensure all required materials and tools and equipment will be routinely available as required |
| 5.3 | Ensure HSE controls are standardised |
| 5.4 | Ensure skill needs of operators have been addressed |
| 5.5 | Complete all required reports and records |
| 5.6 | Advise stakeholders of the outcome of the project |
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 test results, technical information, equipment specifications and instruments/control panels
determine compound specifications
identify project stakeholders and constraints
plan the development, testing and trialling of the compound
develop appropriate mixing procedures and conditions
draft initial formulation and mixing procedures
produce laboratory trial of compound, evaluate conformance to specifications and make modifications to formulation and procedure as required
monitor factory trial of compound, evaluate formulation and procedure and make modifications as required
develop formulae for a range of compounds, including:
meeting different types of specifications
using different components and component amounts
communicate technical information verbally and in writing
communicate at all levels about technical issues and bring agreement as to requirements from the different parties
ensure final formulation and procedures are documented and resources are available for implementation
calculate proportions, product formulae and process conditions.
Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job sufficient to fulfil their job role, including knowledge of:
compound components that could be used to meet specifications and:
the properties each would bring to the compound
the relative advantages and disadvantages of each
the change in compound properties with changing amounts of each component
impact of different mixing methods, order of addition and mixing conditions on the compound
types and application of tests relevant to the compound
factors which may affect product quality or production output and appropriate remedies
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.
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 where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment must occur using 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.
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.