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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Determine job requirements
   • Drawings, job instructions and specifications are interpreted and understood
   • Appropriate methods and sequencing are selected consistent with proposed manufacturing process using standard operating procedures
2. Transfer dimension
   • All marking off/out is carried out to specifications using appropriate tools and equipment
   • Datum points are correctly established
   • Dimensions are transferred and correct and appropriate calculations are used where required

Required Skills

Required skills

Required skills include determining job requirements transferring dimensions applying method and sequence of marking out making templates as required establishing datum points reading and interpreting routine information on written job instructions specifications standard operating procedures and engineering drawings performing calculations using formulae locating reading and interpreting information on written job instructions specifications drawings charts lists and other reference documentation checking and clarifying strategies

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes drawings job instructions and specifications procedures for marking offout tools equipment and techniques related to the task purpose of establishing datum points method of determiningcalculating dimensions use and application of personal protective equipment safe work practices and procedures relevant hazards and control measures related to the competency

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
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to mark offout in a general engineering situation Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently apply the skills covered in this unit of competency in new and different workplace situations and contexts Critical aspects of assessment and evidence include examination of detailed drawings for marking out requirements and specifications including materials measurements and tolerances manufacturing methods standards and code requirements correct calculation of measurements not shown on drawings sequence of measuring andor development is determined correctly correctly establishing and marking datum points measurements are accurately transferred to component jig fixture casting template die or tooling accurate production of templates
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit has been developed to support training in and recognition of trade level competency in marking offout general engineering items as applied to trade level fitting machining and toolmaking work environment Assessment should emphasise a workplace context and procedures found in the candidates workplace The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate
Method of assessment	Typically persons engaged in Engineering Tradesperson Mechanical work are required to apply their geometric development skills and techniques across a range of jobs and specifications A single assessment event is not appropriate On the job assessment should be included as part of the assessment process wherever possible Where assessment occurs off the job judgement must consider evidence of the candidates performance in a productive work environment that includes a sufficient range of appropriate tasks and materials to cover the scope of application for this unit Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid sufficient current and authentic Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation supervisors reports project work samples and questioning Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency The candidate must have access to all tools equipment materials and documentation required The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures product and manufacturing specifications codes standards manuals and reference materials
Guidance information for assessment	This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety quality communication materials handling recording and reporting associated with marking offout general engineering items or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria including required knowledge and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts

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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.
Marking off/out	Marking off/out may include engineering components, jigs and fixtures, castings, templates, dies and tooling
Tools and equipment	Tools and equipment may include: marking out tables surface tables rotary tables dividing heads vee blocks cylinder squares sine bars vernier height gauges protractors straight edge and set squares hammers scribers centre punch marking medium

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