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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify relevant requirements
   • Information required for operating procedures is identified and assembled
   • Specification requirements and format are established and confirmed, where necessary
   • Requirements for information entry, storage, output and quality of document production are identified in accordance with enterprise procedures
   • Document and work sheet design is appropriate for efficient entry of information and maximised appearance and presentation of document
   • Range of functions incorporated the document design reflects the nominated requirements
2. Prepare specifications
   • Specifications are written in an appropriate format to ensure requirements can be met
   • Special needs are incorporated in the specifications
   • Specifications are written in a manner that is clear and understood in the workplace
3. Prepare standard operating procedures and/or manuals
   • Documentation is prepared to formalise processes for achieving the enterprise objectives
   • Responsibility for all updates and changes to the procedures or manuals is assigned or designated
4. Review procedures and specifications against standards
   • Compliance with procedures and specification requirements is monitored in relation to the required application
   • Results are assessed, reported and/or acted upon according to 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 conceptual and analytical ability, discretion, judgement and problem solving work may be on a one-to-one basis with a client or client group and involve writing of specifications and procedures for the workplace, including: operating procedures complex cutting lists and specification sheets customers or suppliers may be internal or external
Machines and equipment include:	microprocessor or computer-controlled machines production and facility equipment used in the enterprise
Personal protective equipment includes:	that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices
Information and procedures include:	work procedures/instructions manufacturer specifications and instructions standard forms of workplace process and procedures organisation work specifications and requirements legislation, regulations and codes of practice quality and Australian Standards and procedures

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Performance Evidence

Collect, organise and understand information related to furnishing work instructions and work orders 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

Identify and itemise steps and stages in processes and procedures and complete a significant operational procedure, incorporating safety obligations, and covering:

full analysis of the topic area

step-by-step operational procedure

specification, which is part of the procedure, or a supporting document

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

Lead others and work effectively to improve production quality and outcomes

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 and encourage participation of employees in the planning of work activities and changes

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Knowledge Evidence

Technical writing and presentation techniques

Company operating procedures, including procedures for documenting and changing specifications and procedures

Operation requirements of equipment and work systems in own work area

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