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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Interpret information
   • Preliminary drawings, sketches or diagrams provided by customer or developed by workplace are read and interpreted
   • Missing dimensions or other unknown features of the proposed product are determined through consultation with customer or workplace
   • Workplace procedures and instructions are read and interpreted
2. Access software
   • Computer is prepared for use
   • Appropriate applications are identified and opened
   • Required information is keyed in or transferred from other sources to initiate design or production processes
3. Develop drawings
   • Drawings based on customer information, are constructed using appropriate software applications
   • Knowledge of producing patterns processes are applied to perform required tasks
   • OHS practices ara applied top operations
4. Mark out and cut out shapes
   • Shapes based on customer or enterprise information, are marked out and cut out using a plotting table and appropriate software applications
   • Finished work is checked for accuracy and conformance with specifications
5. Perform calculations
   • Spreadsheets or other appropriate software applications are used to perform complex materials calculations, financial tasks and costing
   • Spreadsheets are developed and applied
6. Save, document and communicate data
   • Data, drawings and other outputs are saved electronically and in hard copy form using established enterprise file and documentation formats
   • Other work related information is stored in accordance with established workplace procedures
   • Data and associated information are passed on to personnel responsible for further action within the organisation
7. Shut down computer
   • Software applications are properly exited
   • Computer is properly shut down and switched off

Required Skills

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

Demonstrates knowledge of range of products and services offered by the workplace product construction processes computer hardware software packages used in the enterprise computer and plotter interfaces keyboard skills mathematical processes and formulae eg areas volumes geometry and geometrical shapes principles and practices of engineering drawing environmental requirements of relevant industry and workplace procedures general industry housekeeping policies and procedures OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures quality practices workplace practices practices for recording and reporting

Demonstrates skills to identify computer hardware components interface with computer hardware load relevant software use relevant software set and input relevant data save and retrieve data set up plotting equipment mark out templates using plotting equipment interpret diagrams and drawings develop complicated shapes construct templates allow for material shrinkage make provision for rolled edges make provision for joins or seams 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

Evidence Required

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 for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Demonstrates skills and knowledge to operate a plotter to construct three dimensional drawings mark out templates or cut complex shapes in material operate a desk top or lap top computer and relevant software comply with all relevant safety requirements including safe use of plotting tables for cutting out materials interpret work orders interpret customer information interpret specifications for components that are to form part of finished products document and communicate work related information 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
Context and specific resources for assessment	Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment and requires access to work areas materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices
Guidance information for assessment	This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units

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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. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative/regulatory requirements	All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
OHS practices		OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include: manual handling techniques standard operating procedures personal protective equipment safe materials handling taking of rest breaks ergonomic arrangement of workplaces following marked walkways safe storage of equipment housekeeping reporting accidents and incidents other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise

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