This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Demonstrates knowledge of

principles of operating wool carbonising machines and associated equipment

machine setting and adjustment requirements

product quality standards

safety and environmental aspects of relevant workplace processes

general housekeeping policies and procedures including relevant cleaning agents and equipment

OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

workplace practices

practices for recording and reporting

Demonstrates skills to

set and operate machines

perform operator maintenance of machines and work area

use relevant hand tools

use cleaning agents and dispose of waste products

document and transfer information

read interpret and follow information on work specifications standard operating procedures and work instructions and other reference material

maintain accurate records

communicate within the workplace

sequence operations

meet specifications

clarify and check taskrelated information

carry out work according to OHS practices

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to

comply with all relevant safety requirements including procedures for working with chemicals used in the carbonising process

interpret work orders and product requirements

operate wool carbonising machine and associated equipment

monitor and control processes and operation of wool carbonising machine and associated equipment in conjunction with application of quality standards criteria and recognition of nonconforming outcomes

perform operator maintenance of wool carbonising machine and associated equipment including settings and adjustments

perform operator maintenance of work area

document and communicate work related information including reporting of nonconforming outcomes and other problems

Consistency in performance

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when

organising work

completing tasks

identifying improvements

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes

recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions

completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

Resource implications

Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations including work areas materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices

Context for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment

Interdependent assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units

Legislative/regulatory requirements

Wool carbonising machines and associated equipment may include

Materials, hand tools and equipment may include

OHS practices