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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify damage, and select materials and repair process.
   • Interpret product specifications and work order documentation.
   • Identify product faults and make decisions as to the feasibility of the repair in terms of the intended use of the product and the quality specifications.
   • Select technology appropriate for the repair.
   • Identify appropriate repair materials and match to fault and repair method.
   • Assemble materials and tools and check for suitability for purpose.
   • Locate and use manufacturer information and safety advice on products to plan work.
   • Plan order of work to identify required work sequences, times, work process stages, engineering controls and personal protection equipment.
   • Design repairs to conform to quality specification, minimise time and economically use consumable materials.
2. Conduct repairs.
   • Identify and eliminate sources of contamination.
   • Prepare surfaces in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace requirements.
   • Conduct repairs in the appropriate locations and check for conformity with job specification.
3. Clean work area and prepare products for the next process.
   • Clean and inspect used equipment for serviceable condition and store appropriately.
   • Tag unserviceable equipment, identify faults and inform appropriate personnel.
   • Inspect and approve repaired products for suitability for further processing or for customer delivery.
   • Tag products which do not meet quality specifications for further repair or treatment.
   • Clean work area and return to approved condition.
4. Follow workplace procedures to finish product.
   • Follow waste and recycling procedures.
   • Assemble and sort repaired products for delivery to other work sections in accordance with workplace procedures.
   • Complete appropriate documentation.

Required Skills

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

Application of knowledge of the materials equipment and process sufficient to recognise out of specification products process problems and material faults

Knowledge of organisation procedures and relevant regulatory requirements along with the ability to implement them within appropriate time constraints and work standards

Competence includes the ability to

apply andor explain impact of incorrect or faulty materials focus of operation of work systems and equipment correct selection and use of equipment materials processes and procedures hazards of the materials and process and appropriate hazard control procedures

distinguish between causes of routine finishing faults such as wrong raw materialsadditives incorrect quantity of materialsadditivescatalyst contaminated materialsadditivescatalyst equipment malfunctions tool slips and mould or product inclusions

Language literacy and numeracy requirements

This unit requires the ability to read and interpret typical product specifications job sheets and material labels as provided to operators

Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms

Basic numeracy is also required eg to determine that units and units are equal to a total of units

Evidence Required

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 this Training Package

Overview of assessment

A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment

Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole as defined by the Elements Performance Criteria and skills and knowledge

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

It is essential that competence is demonstrated in the knowledge and skills defined in this unit These may include the ability to

recognise the importance of critical material properties and quantities

maintain tools in a manner that promotes cleanliness and safety

identify problems and take appropriate action

Consistent performance should be demonstrated For example look to see that

production standards are met consistently

all safety procedures are followed

Assessment method and context

Assessment will occur making repairs to industrial products and will be undertaken in a worklike environment

Competence in this unit may be assessed

on a processing plant allowing for operation under all normal and a range of abnormal conditions

in a situation allowing for the generation of evidence of the ability to respond to problems

by using a suitable simulation andor a range of case studiesscenarios

through a combination of these techniques

In all cases it is expected that practical assessment will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge and theoretical assessment will be combined with appropriate practicalsimulation or similar assessment Assessors need to be aware of any cultural issues that may affect responses to questions

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed

Specific resources for assessment

This section should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement 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

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

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Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used.

Context

This competency applies to all operators working either independently or as part of a work team.

Procedures:

All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.

Procedures means all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards. These may include:

original manufacturer instructions and guidelines for the use of repair tools or equipment

relevant procedures relating to safe working practices prescribed for the equipment

local OHS legislation and/or regulations

site specific instructions based on production requirements.

Tools and equipment

This competency includes use of equipment and tools such as:

hand carts and trolleys

hoists/lifting equipment not requiring any special permits or licences

plastic or other filling compounds

basic hand tools required for cosmetic repairs of products

relevant personal protective equipment.

Hazards:

Typical hazards include:

spills

dusts/vapours

hazardous materials

manual handling hazards.

Problems:

'Respond to routine problems' means 'apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems':

inappropriate filling materials being selected and used

equipment failures

effect of weather on curing times.

variations in materials contamination of materials

separation of filling and parent materials.

Variables:

Key variables to be monitored include

understanding of the nature of the repairs to be carried out

consistency in the application of repair techniques or processes

ambient temperatures

repair material compositions and consistency

work surface cleanliness and condition.

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