Required skills

collect organise and understand information related to assembling springs work orders maintenance systems and safety procedures

communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications coordination of work with site supervisor other workers and customers and the reporting of work outcomes and problems

plan and organise activities including the preparation and layout of the worksite to avoid any back tracking workflow interruptions or wastage

work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity

use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements and estimate material requirements

use prechecking and inspection techniques to anticipate problems avoid reworking and avoid wastage

use workplace technology related to the operation and maintenance of the spring coiling machine or spring assembly machine

Required knowledge

work requirements including workplace standards

spring assembly procedures common faults and inspection procedures

spring assembly types and their application

risks to health from repetitive actions and prevention strategies

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

Interpret work order locate and apply relevant information

Apply safe handling requirements for equipment products and materials including use of personal protective equipment

Identify and select materials used and any special handling requirements for those materials

Follow work instructions operating procedures and inspection practices to

minimise the risk of injury to self and others

prevent damage to goods equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Produce and assemble a spring unit using border wire stabilising springs and coil springs

Work effectively with others

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Resource implications

Appropriate equipment and tools springs work order workplace information including work procedures and equipment instructions

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 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 workplace simulated facility with relevant process equipment materials work instructions and deadlines

Unit scope

Unit context

Tools and equipment may include, but are not limited to:

Materials to be applied may include, but are not limited to:

Personal protective equipment

Information and procedures