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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify specifications and test procedures
   • Product quality specifications are read, drawings interpreted and test parameters are identified
   • Test methods for each required test parameter are identified and the most efficient test method is noted
   • Any requirement for testing by personnel external to the work area is identified and appropriate permission is obtained
   • Design features that impact on testing and inspection are identified
2. Select evidence
   • Appropriate conforming and/or non-conforming products, materials and/or waste are selected for testing in accordance with enterprise requirements
   • Observations of operators and copies of procedures are collected
3. Conduct and interpret tests
   • Tests are conducted following workplace procedures and results are documented
   • Comparisons of all data collected are made
   • Any recommendations are noted and considered for feasibility
4. Report findings
   • Findings of tests are documented
   • Any potential or existing problems and appropriate recommendations are identified and reported in accordance with enterprise procedures

Range Statement

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.
Unit context includes:	work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes, and local safe operating procedures or equivalent work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements work requires individuals to demonstrate organisational and analytical ability, discretion, judgement and problem solving work is performed with little external assistance and with minimal supervision or direction customers or suppliers of material to be sampled may be internal or external
Sampling, inspection and testing include:	undertaking processes in accordance with industry standards and practices that reflect the type of product, the materials and processes used in its manufacture and its end use, and includes: samples of raw materials components assemblies end products
Materials to be sampled include:	timber metal alloys glass, fabrics and textiles plastics leather adhesives fillers finishes, as appropriate
Personal protective equipment includes:	that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices
Information and procedures include:	work procedures/instructions designer/drawer specifications and instructions quality systems documentation or equivalent containing sampling, inspecting and testing frequency and criteria organisation work specifications and requirements legislation/regulation/national and industry codes and practices relevant to the products quality and Australian Standards and procedures

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Performance Evidence

Collect, organise and understand information related to multi-trade work instructions and work orders, building and structural plans and safety procedures

Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment

Identify materials used in the work process

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Arrange and conduct a minimum of four (4) different processes covering sampling, inspection and testing

Analyse test results and interpret outcomes against requirements

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures

Use workplace technology related to the coordination, including communication equipment, time and management aids and other measuring devices

Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity

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Knowledge Evidence

General quality systems theory

Sampling techniques for commonly encountered materials

Inspection techniques and faults common within the sector products

Testing techniques (destructive and non-destructive) relevant to the sector and related equipment/aids

Work flow in relation to required times and stages where quality checking is required

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