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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify and locate technical information resources
  2. Access technical information
  3. Interpret and analyse technical information
  4. Explain and use information
  5. Identify implications of changes to technical information

Required Skills

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

accessing reading and following information on written job instructions specifications standard operating procedures charts lists drawings and other applicable reference documents

planning sequencing operations

following oralwritten instructions

checking and clarifying taskrelated information

checking for conformance to specifications

undertaking numerical operations and calculationsformulae within the scope of this unit

entering information onto workplace documents

accessing and using technical documentation

identifying and using correct specifications for process andor systems

using components of system where appropriate

completing formal documentation and reporting as required

adopting appropriate communication strategy including confirmation of received information and distribution of instructions

communicating information in ways appropriate for the audience

maintaining appropriate records

identifying and analysing implications of changes to information systems

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of

available industry information resources

uses and applications of information resources

range of formats that information can be presented

safe work practices and procedures

location and retrieval requirements of system information

correct process used to identify relevant specifications

quality improvement processes for information systems

interpretation of technical data and information

appropriate communication strategies

dissemination of information regarding information systems

a range of instructional techniques

implications of changes to technical information

procedures for responding to information changes

hazards and control measures associated with changes to technical information including housekeeping

safe workplace practices and procedures

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 interpret and analyse information from specifications and manuals

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in 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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit may be assessed on the job off the job or a combination of both on and off the job Where assessment occurs off the job that is the candidate is not in productive work then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations 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

This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety quality communication materials handling recording and reporting associated with interpreting and analysing information from specifications and manuals or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit

Method of assessment

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


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.

Information resources

Documented management system (manufacturing, quality, environmental, occupational health and safety), manufacturers' manuals, specifications, Australian and international standards, customer requirements, industry manuals, codes of practice, legislation etc. in hard and soft copy

Location

Reference libraries, workplace storage areas, internet, site

Information system

Internal and/or external. The system would typically have documentation tiers

Technical information

Technical information and data suitable and appropriate for advanced trade and technician applications within the enterprise. This unit does not cover documentation written for professional engineering or scientist applications

Search techniques

Computer database and internet search/look-up

Standard techniques to identify relevant information including skimming and scanning, identifying key words/ideas, using index, table of contents, numbering and classification systems etc.

Analyses

Conclusions made from the analysis of technical information