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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify the purpose of the jigs and fixtures.
   • Identify the purpose of the jigs and fixtures.
   • Identify the performance requirements of the jigs and fixtures.
   • Establish the service life of the jigs and fixtures.
   • Establish availability of sample products, prototypes or existing jigs and fixtures for the specified duty.
2. Plan construction of jigs and fixtures.
   • Produce a plan for the jigs and fixtures.
   • Have design approved as necessary.
   • Plan all steps of the production of the jigs and fixtures, noting check points for measurements and tests.
   • Locate a suitable work area.
3. Set up equipment, tools and materials.
   • Clear and set up work area.
   • Identify and locate materials for the construction of the jigs and fixtures.
   • Identify and locate sample products, prototypes or existing jigs and fixtures associated with the duty.
4. Construct jigs and fixtures.
   • Construct jigs and fixtures.
   • Check dimensions, structural strength and operability are to the specifications or design.
   • Install jigs and fixtures to the production area and recheck features to the requirements.
   • Modify the jigs and fixtures to suit the requirements.
5. Anticipate and solve problems.
   • Recognise a problem or a potential problem.
   • Determine problems needing priority action.
   • Refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person, with possible causes.
   • Solve problems within area of responsibility.
   • Seek information and assistance as required to solve problems.
   • Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred.

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 material and equipment conditions which may lead to out of specification production

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

Skill to identify the range of possible product faults

Competence includes the ability for the practical completion of the job to apply andor explain

products materials and material characteristics

selection of materials for construction of jigs and fixtures

steps in the construction process

aspects of the construction to meet the dimensional and production requirements of the product

key requirements of the product which impact on the jig and fixture construction

quality requirements at each production stage

safety procedures and the use of PPE in relation to handling materials equipment operation and cleanup

the hierarchy of control including engineering controls

impact of variations in raw materials and equipment operation in relation to final product

waste management and importance of nonconforming materials

relationship between materials used and jig specification

Competence also includes the ability to

plan own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements

interpret from production requests the correct selection and use of equipment materials processes and procedures

make measurements when required and identify product out of specification

identify and describe own role and role of others involved directly in the production process

identify when the operator is able to rectify faults and when assistance is required

distinguish between causes of faults

Language literacy and numeracy requirements

This competency requires the ability to communicate with a wide range of personnel and to interpret product specifications and mould requirements

Numeracy is required to the level of determining required sizes and shapes of the jigs and also the relevant physical properties such as strength and rigidity

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

identify critical properties and variables in relation the jigfixture requirements and the end product

make adjustments as required

identify and take appropriate action on problems and potential problems

Consistent performance should be demonstrated For example look to see that

composites production standards are met consistently

all safety procedures are always followed

Assessment method and context

Assessment will occur using appropriate equipment to construct jigs and fixtures and will be undertaken in a worklike environment

Competence in this unit may be assessed

by using an appropriate industrial jigfixture making situation in a work like environment

in a situation allowing for the generation of evidence of the ability to recognise anticipate and 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 unit includes the use of equipment and materials to construct jigs and fixtures. It includes the operation of all relevant additional equipment where that equipment is integral to the making of jigs and fixtures.

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:

hand tools and power tools

material loading equipment

relevant personal protective equipment.

Hazards

Typical hazards include:

manual handling hazards

power and hand tools temperature hazardous materials

manual handling hazards equipment operations.

Fault causes

Causes of faults include:

wrong materials for the jigs and fixtures construction

materials incorrectly used

lack of rigidity of the jigs and fixtures

difficulties in operation of the jigs and fixtures in the production environment

incorrect quantity of materials.

Problems

'Anticipate and solve problems' means resolve a wide range of routine and non-routine problems using product and process knowledge to develop solutions to problems which do not have a known solution/a solution recorded in the procedures.

Typical process and product problems may include:

structural strength, rigidity and durability of the jigs and fixtures dimensional accuracy of the jigs and fixtures

placement of components to allow convenient application variations in materials and/or contamination of materials.

Appropriate action for problems outside of area of responsibility may be reporting to an appropriate person.

Appropriate action for solving problems within area of responsibility includes asking questions and seeking assistance from appropriate persons/sources.

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