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| The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included. |
OHS requirements | include Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures. Requirements may include the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, fire fighting equipment, First Aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination of hazardous materials and substances, manual handling including lifting and carrying. |
Legislative requirements | include applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation. Requirements may include award and enterprise agreements, industrial relations, Australian Standards, confidentiality and privacy, the environment, equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, relevant industry codes of practice, duty of care and heritage. |
Workplace practices | include legal, organisational and site guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility, quality assurance, procedural manuals, quality and continuous improvement processes and standards, emergency and evacuation, ethical standards, recording and reporting, access and equity principles and practices, equipment use, maintenance and storage, environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines) |
Personal protection needs | includes safety glasses/goggles, hearing protection, safety footwear, protective clothing, respiratory protection |
Work orders | includes quotations for work, job cards, customer care cards, worksheets |
Material | includes textiles, metal, timber |
Machines | includes roller guillotines, lath cutter, Venetian punches, special crimping pliers, drill press, docking saw, sewing machines (plain foot zig zag machine, walker foot zig zag machine, chain stitch machine, tape binding machines, overlocker), computerised fabric cutters (aeronaught /pizza wheel, laser cutters, ultra sonic cutter), RF welder, pelmet blender, press stud machine, fabric slitters, computerised venetian machines (multi-stage punching, single-stage punching), fabric carousel, vertical blind cutters (manual, hydraulic, air, computerised), eyelet machine, tube bender |
Templates | include folding creases, scallops, trims |
Waste | includes textiles, metals, timber |
Energy efficiency | includes using on/off/standby as required, ensuring machine is turned off at completion of work or shift |
Safety equipment | include emergency stops, cut out switches and machine guards |
Manufacturer's instructions | includes written instruction booklets, instructions on the equipment or instructions for correct use. |
Trial run | includes dry runs of machine, test runs on materials to check settings |
Machine operation | include settings, programming, manufacturer specifications for safe operation |
Pre-start up checks | are conducted to ensure the equipment has been set-up correctly, cutting tools are installed accurately and machinery operating to optimum performance |
Output | includes the speed or rate at which material is machined |
Recorded and reported | includes the machining method, product type, size, inspection, grading and labelling outcomes, storage locations, quality outcomes, hazards, incidents or equipment malfunctions |
Appropriate personnel | includes assessors, trainers, supervisors, suppliers, clients, colleagues and managers and any other person responsible for your work activities |
Operator maintenance | is conducted to ensure machinery is in safe working order and to prevent unscheduled machinery downtime |
Workplace documentation | includes time sheets, customer care cards, work orders, reports |