Google Links

Follow the links below to find material targeted to the unit's elements, performance criteria, required skills and knowledge

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Establish requirements for the finishing process
   • Interpret product specifications
   • Identify availability of attachments, required materials and tools
   • Identify final use and any special characteristics of the product to be assembled in relation to the impact of the assembly process on product quality
2. Plan fitting process
   • Identify hazards connected with materials and process from observation of equipment and workplace reference materials
   • Identify appropriate measures to minimise risks from the identified hazards
   • Locate manufacturer's information and safety advice on products and use to plan work
   • Plan attachment process to conform to quality specifications, minimise time and economically use materials
   • Plan task sequences
   • Assemble required materials, tools and facilities and check for suitability of purpose
3. Undertake finishing
   • Follow work plan ensuring compliance with procedures
   • Test attachments and product for conformity with quality requirements when required
   • Inspect finished product and compare to specifications for suitability for further processing or for customer delivery
   • Assemble finished products and sort in accordance with procedures
   • Follow waste and recycling procedures
   • Clean up work area and perform housekeeping
4. Identify and rectify routine product imperfections
   • Identify the range of routine imperfections that can occur during the process
   • Determine and rectify routine product imperfections in accordance with procedures
   • Make sure appropriate records and log books are maintained to meet procedures
   • Identify non-routine product imperfections and report to designated person

Range Statement

This field allows for 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.
Regulatory framework	The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used. Applicable legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice include: health, safety and environmental (HSE) legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the workplace, manual handling and hazardous materials Australian/international standards relevant to the materials being used and products being made any relevant licence and certification requirements. All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent HSE requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and such requirements the legislative requirements take precedence.
Procedures	All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or any combination of: emergency procedures work instructions standard operating procedures (SOPs) safe work method statements (SWMS) formulas/recipes batch sheets temporary instructions any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant.
Tools and equipment	Tools and equipment include one or more of: hand tools powered equipment, such as drills, drivers, plastic welding equipment as appropriate. Additional tools and equipment will be selected as required from: transfers, bolts, nuts, inserts, seals, screens and reinforcement jigs and gantries hoists/lifting equipment not requiring any special permits or licences manual handling aids, such as hand carts and trolleys relevant personal protective equipment (PPE).
Routine problems	Routine problems must be resolved by applying known solutions. Routine problems are predictable and include one or more of: movement of jigs or fixtures power failures non-supply of materials variations in materials temperature of product to be finished movement of inserts, reinforcements or fittings. Known solutions are drawn from one or more of: procedures training remembered experience. Non-routine problems must be reported according to according to relevant procedures.
Hazards	Hazards must be identified and controlled. Identifying hazards requires consideration of: heat, smoke, dust, vapours or other atmospheric hazards hazardous products and materials sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions slippery surfaces, spills or leaks electricity gas gases and liquids under pressure structural hazards equipment failures rotational equipment or vibration machinery, equipment and product mass limited head spaces or overhangs working at heights working in restricted or confined spaces other hazards that might arise.

---

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:

read and interpret procedures, job specifications and materials labels

select and use tools and equipment to meet job specifications

inspect products and fitments and identify conformance and/or non-conformance to quality requirements

identify hazards and apply relevant hazard controls

apply safety procedures

apply housekeeping procedures

apply waste management procedures

recognise routine and non-routine problems

identify when the operator is able to rectify faults, when assistance is required and who is the appropriate source for assistance

take action to resolve faults or report faults to appropriate personnel

distinguish between possible causes of routine faults, including:

raw material variations

contamination of raw material

process/procedural problems

mechanical abnormalities

production defects

apply waste and recycling procedures

communicate effectively with team/work group and supervisors

complete workplace records

do basic arithmetical manipulations, including additions, subtractions, divisions, fractions and percentages.

---

Knowledge Evidence

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job sufficient to operate under routine only supervision and to solve routine problems.

Key variables to be monitored include:

product quality requirements

product defect classifications

signs of typical product defects relevant to the products being made

degrees of finish

types, application and attachment methods of common attachments

methods of testing common attachments

routine and non-routine problems that may arise, the range of possible causes and appropriate actions

impact of incorrect or faulty materials

organisation procedures relevant to the work environment/job role

hierarchy of control

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment and:

their possible causes

potential consequences

appropriate risk controls.

---