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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

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

Knowledge and understanding of the process sufficient to recognise nonstandard situations and then determine appropriate action which is consistent with operating guidelines For example in gel coating a coating less than mils thick may wrinkle especially when brush marks are present Thickness is checked using a gel coat thickness gauge

Knowledge and the ability to implement the organisations procedures and relevant regulatory requirements within appropriate time constraints and work standards

Application of approved hazard control and safety procedures and the use of PPE in relation to handling materials equipment operation and cleanup

Knowledge in measurement sufficient for consistent performance to specifications including

basic units of measurement eg kilogram metre second

correct selection and use of measuring devices

application of relevant mathematical calculations and procedures including additions subtractions division fractions percentages

use of dial scale and digital readouts

the need for calibration and methods of checking equipment is within calibration

Language literacy and numeracy requirements

This unit requires the ability to read and interpret typical product specifications job sheets and material labels as provided

Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms

Numeracy is required to the level of basic arithmetical manipulations and the interpretation of the significance of numbers and variations of readings

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 this Training Package

Overview of assessment

A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment

Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole as defined by the Elements Performance Criteria and skills and knowledge

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

It is essential that competence is demonstrated in the knowledge and skills defined in this unit These may include the ability to

take accurate measures using the appropriate measuring device

apply approved procedures

Consistent performance should be demonstrated For example look to see that

standards in taking measurements are met consistently

all safety procedures are followed

Assessment method and context

Assessment will occur over a range of situations requiring the taking of measurements and will be undertaken in a worklike environment

Competence in this unit may be assessed

by observation or questioning to indicate understanding and knowledge

in a situation allowing the generation of evidence of the ability to respond to problems

by using a suitable simulation andor a range of case studiesscenarios

through a combination of these techniques

In all cases it is expected that practical assessment will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge and theoretical assessment will be combined with appropriate practicalsimulation or similar assessment Assessors need to be aware of any cultural issues that may affect responses to questions

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed

Specific resources for assessment

This section should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement for this unit of competency Resources required include suitable access to an operating plant or equipment that allows for appropriate and realistic simulation A bank of case studiesscenarios and questions will also be required to the extent that they form part of the assessment method Questioning may take place either in the workplace or in an adjacent quiet facility such as an office or lunchroom No other special resources are required

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

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. Add any 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.

Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used.

This competency applies to all routine measurements within a manufacturing environment.

All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.

Procedures include all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards.

Tools and equipment

This competency includes use of equipment and tools such as:

measuring devices, including gauges, dip-sticks, thermometers, weighing scales, length/thickness measuring

computers for recording results

relevant personal protective equipment.

Typical hazards include:

hazardous substances

manual handling hazards.

Respond to routine problems means 'apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems'.

Typical problems may include:

measuring instrument not fit for use (eg not within calibration)

appropriate measuring device not available

deviations from normal range of readings

effect of temperature on material properties.

Appropriate action for non-routine problems may be reporting to designated person or other action specified in the procedures.

Key variables to be monitored include: