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 specification | 1.1 | Check design specification against agreed set of requirements for the refractory |
| 1.2 | Identify discrepancies or conflicts in requirements |
| 1.3 | Confirm installation requirements and specifications |
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2 | Design installation process | 2.1 | Determine refractory materials to be installed |
| 2.2 | Determine bond form to be used |
| 2.3 | Determine junctions and piers |
| 2.4 | Determine mortar requirements |
| 2.5 | Determine installation equipment requirements |
| 2.6 | Determine anchor requirements |
| 2.7 | Determine laying requirements |
| 2.8 | Design scaffolding or other internal access needs if required |
| 2.9 | Design external access/egress means if required |
| 2.10 | Identify installation health, safety and environmental (HSE) hazards |
| | 2.11 | Determine appropriate hazard controls |
| | 2.12 | Check for discrepancies or conflicts in the designs and take appropriate action |
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3 | Prepare for installation | 3.1 | Specify installation procedure |
| 3.2 | Liaise with relevant stakeholders |
| 3.3 | Modify specification if needed |
| 3.4 | Ensure correct ordering of requirements |
| 3.5 | Identify time critical items for the installation |
| 3.6 | Identify other items critical to the success of the project |
| 3.7 | Identify or develop measures to monitor all critical items |
| 3.8 | Prepare installation specification |
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4 | Monitor installation | 4.1 | Ensure requirements meet specification/contract |
| 4.2 | Ensure hazard controls are in place and effective |
| 4.3 | Monitor work to installation specification |
| 4.4 | Take appropriate action on non-conformances as required |
| 4.5 | Report during project as required |
| 4.6 | Complete end of project documentation on completion |
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:
analyse and interpret technical reports, technical specifications and data
confirm design specifications meet refractory requirements
determine refractory installation process to meet refractory design specifications
plan the installation project
develop installation specification, including:
technical specification
hazard controls and residual hazards
installation schedule
measures for monitoring critical items
monitor the installation conformance to specifications and take action on non-conformances
complete project documentation and reports
communicate technical information verbally and in writing/drawings
communicate and negotiate agreements with internal and external stakeholders, including one or more of:
customer representatives
technical experts
regulators
management
refractory designer
refractory installer
materials and equipment suppliers
contractors
apply complex and/or theoretical mathematical calculations, statistics
solve complex problems within or arising from the refractory design and/or installation.
Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job sufficient to fulfil their job role, including knowledge of:
properties of all common refractory materials including:
cementitious refractories
clay refractories
other refractories
application and principles of block/precast installation methods
installation for:
straight walls
corners
curves
roofs
arches
application and limitations of anchors and anchoring systems, including:
anchor bolts
anchor mesh
retention clips
application and limitations of installation equipment, including:
equipment for lifting and placing precast blocks
temporary support for roofs and arches
spreader jacks
application and limitations of post laying requirements for different mortars, including:
drying
control of moisture and or temperature
removal of scaffolding or other access/egress provisions
application and limitations of bonds, including:
stretcher bond
header bond
English bond
English garden wall bond
reverse bond
broken bond
application and limitations of types of mortar, including:
hydraulic setting dry mixes
air setting dry mixes
heat setting dry mixes
clay
fireclay
chamotte
mortar
application and limitations of types of junctions, including:
tie brick
special brick
squint brick
application and limitations of types of piers, including:
attached
detached
scaffolding design and construction
calculations relevant to specifications
project planning and management
regulatory framework
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.
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.