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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify sample for testing
   • Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to the certification process are verified and complied with
   • A sample is identified in accordance with Australian Standard requirements
2. Prepare documentation
   • Documentation is prepared in accordance with Australian Standards and organisational requirements
   • Sample is packaged for transportation to a recognised testing facility in accordance with Australian Standard requirements
3. Complete report
   • Reports of tests are actioned in accordance with Australian Standards and organisational requirements
   • Where samples fail a test element, reports are presented to management for remedial action
   • Where samples pass, management ensures that product Certification of Compliance is prepared and an appropriate notice affixed to the product in accordance with Australian Standards and organisational requirements
   • Records of all processes and actions are included in the organisation’s quality system

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:	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 some discretion, judgement and problem solving
Sample includes:	the product in the form of a production model security screen or grille with ancillary fittings, such as hinges and locks, where applicable
Actioned includes:	bringing the report findings to the attention of the appropriate organisational appointees responsible for resolving or processing the report’s findings
Certification of Compliance includes:	the marking/labelling able to be affixed to product once it has passed the appropriate test at an Australian Standards recognised testing facility
Personal protective equipment includes:	that prescribed under legislation, regulation and enterprise policies and practices
Information and procedures include:	workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment and personal protective equipment work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication manufacturer specifications and operational procedures

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Performance Evidence

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

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

Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for seeking the certification of compliance of security screens and grilles with Australian Standards

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

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

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for certification of products in accordance with the Australian Standards

Environmental protection requirements relating to the disposal of waste material

Established communication channels and protocols

Relevant problem identification and resolution

Types of tools and equipment and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance

Storage systems and labelling

Procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information

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