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. Locate materials, equipment and workplace documentation for production process.
  2. Follow production process.
  3. Identify product features.
  4. Locate required equipment, materials and product storage.
  5. Identify routine production and product faults.
  6. Follow shutdown procedures

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 outofspecification products process problems and materials 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 for the practical completion of the job toapply andor explain

impact of incorrect or faulty materials

types of products made with different processes

the changes to raw materials during the process

production workflow sequences and materials demand

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

Competence also includes the ability to

recognise the importance of material properties and qualities recognise the importance of process conditions

apply approved procedures

take appropriate action to resolve faults or report faults to appropriate personnel

explain and implement emergency shutdown procedures

Consistent performance should be demonstrated For example look to see that

production standards are met consistently

upstream and downstream communication is timely

effective operating procedures and work instructions are read and interpreted correctly

problems are identified and appropriate action is taken ie the problem is fixed or reported

all safety procedures are followed

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 two kg bags are needed to make up a requirement for kg

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 material properties and qualities

recognise the importance of process conditions

apply approved procedures

take appropriate action to resolve faults or report faults to appropriate personnel

explain and implement emergency shutdown procedures

Consistent performance should be demonstrated For example look to see that

production standards are met consistently

upstream and downstream communication is timely

effective operating procedures and work instructions are read and interpreted correctly

problems are identified and appropriate action is taken ie the problem is fixed or reported

all safety procedures are followed

Assessment method and context

Assessment will occur on industrial materials and processes and will be undertaken in a worklike environment

Competence in this unit may be assessed

by use of an appropriate industrial materials and processes

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


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 work environments and sectors within the plastics, rubber and cablemaking industry.

This competency unit includes the use of manual handling aids such as handcarts. It does not include the use of powered equipment/aids.

Procedures

All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.

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

Tools and equipment

This competency includes use of equipment and tools such as:

basic hand tools required for opening of material packaging

hand carts and trolleys

hoists/lifting equipment not requiring any special permits or licences rules or callipers

relevant personal protective equipment inventory and workplace records systems.

Hazards

Typical hazards include:

material spills

fumes, dusts/vapours

hazardous materials

manual handling hazards

machinery hazards.

Problems

'Respond to routine problems' means 'apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems'. Typical process and product problems may include:

variations in materials

contamination of materials

variations in equipment operations

product faults

equipment breakdowns.