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

Required skills

undertake research

selectcarry out tests appropriate to the material

communicate

document

plan and sequence operations

read interpret and follow information on written job instructions specifications standard operating procedures charts lists drawings and other applicable reference documents

Required knowledge

Competency includes sufficient knowledge of

principles involved in selecting non metallic materials

compromises made to accommodate cost against properties

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

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to select non metallic materials for engineering applications Critical aspects for assessment and evidence are required to demonstrate competency in this unit

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

It is essential that competence is demonstrated in the ability to

describe common non metallic materials and their properties

match common non metallic materials to engineering applications

identify and arrange tests for common non metallic materials

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

Relationship to other units

This unit may be assessed concurrently with other relevant units

Assessment method and context

Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole as defined by the elements performance criteria skills and knowledge A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment

Assessors should gather sufficient fair valid reliable authentic and current evidence from a range of sources Sources of evidence may include direct observation reports from supervisors peers and colleagues project work samples organisation records and questioning Assessment should not require language literacy or numeracy skills beyond those required for the unit

The assessee will have access to all techniques procedures information resources and aids which would normally be available in the workplace

The method of assessment should be discussed and agreed with the assessee prior to the commencement of assessment

Resource implications

This section should be read in conjunction with the range of variables 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

Codes of practice/standards

Common engineering non metallic materials and required properties include:

Appropriate tests

Required properties

Appropriate persons