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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify relevant requirements
   • Information required for operating procedures is identified and assembled
   • Specification requirements and format are established and confirmed, where necessary
   • Requirements for information entry, storage, output and quality of document production are identified in accordance with enterprise procedures
   • Document and work sheet design is appropriate for efficient entry of information and maximised appearance and presentation of document
   • Range of functions incorporated the document design reflects the nominated requirements
2. Prepare specifications
   • Specifications are written in an appropriate format, to ensure requirements can be met
   • Special needs are incorporated in the specifications
   • Specifications are written in a manner that is clear and understood in the workplace
3. Prepare standard operating procedures and/or manuals
   • Documentation is prepared to formalise processes for achieving the enterprise objectives
   • Responsibility for all updates and changes to the procedures or manuals is assigned or designated
4. Review procedures and specifications against standards
   • Compliance with procedures and specification requirements is monitored in relation to the required application
   • Results are assessed, reported and/or acted upon according to enterprise procedures

Required Skills

Required skills

research collect organise and understand information related to the target subject including the relevant technical regulatory cultural environmental and safety requirements communicate ideas and information clearly and concisely so that all users can interpret and follow the procedurespecification plan and organise activities to avoid any back tracking or workflow interruptions work with others to foster the team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete or confirm measurements and calculations required for the procedurespecification create and apply systematic problem solving techniques to anticipate procedural problems avoid reworking and wastage use the workplace technology related to the development and production of procedures and specifications

Required knowledge

technical writing and presentation techniques company operating procedures including procedures for documenting and changing specifications and procedures operation requirements of equipment and work systems in own work area

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package
Critical aspects of evidence	Locate interpret and apply relevant information Apply safety requirements throughout the work sequence including the use of personal protective clothing and equipment Identify and itemise steps and stages in processes and procedures Complete a significant operational procedure incorporating safety obligations and covering full analysis of the topic area stepbystep operational procedure specification which is part of the procedure or a supporting document Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace cultures and environment Work effectively with others
Resource implications	Enterprise or equivalent formats for proceduresspecifications and subjectstopics
Method of assessment	Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks andor samples of work and questioning on underpinning knowledge Assessment should be conducted over time and will generally be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency
Context of assessment	Assessment may occur on the job or in a simulated workplace facility with relevant equipment simulated work instructions and deadlines

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Range Statement

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.
Unit scope	This unit covers the work involved in the writing of specifications and procedures for the workplace, including: operating procedures complex cutting lists and specification sheets The function is undertaken in accordance with established enterprise procedures and practices may include requirements recommended by manufacturers
Unit context	OHS requirements include legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods codes and safe operating procedures Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, authorised handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements Work requires individuals to demonstrate conceptual ability, discretion, judgement and problem solving skills
Workplace environment	Work may involve individual and team related activities and will normally relate to the standard forms of activity performed in the enterprise and industry Work may be on a one-to-one basis with a client or client group Customers or suppliers may be internal or external
Machines/equipment may include:	any machine typically used in the furnishing sector concerned microprocessor or computer-controlled machines both production and facility equipment used in the enterprise Tools and equipment may be involved
Personal protective equipment	Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices
Information and procedures	Work procedures/instructions Manufacturer specifications and instructions Standard forms of workplace process and layout Organisation work specifications and requirements Legislation/regulations/national and industry codes and practices relevant to the procedure/specification Quality and Australian standards and procedures

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