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. Identify faults in products/production
   • Examine products/production process
   • Identify faults
   • Categorise faults according to type/likely cause
   • Prioritise faults for action
2. Determine most probable possible cause(s) of fault
   • Analyse fault to determine possible causes
   • Investigate possible causes to eliminate less probable causes
   • Short list probable causes
   • Check hypothesis of cause(s) is supported by the data available
   • Identify most probable cause
3. Implement solution to fault
   • Develop recommended solution to fault
   • Check health, safety and environment (HSE) implications of solution and modify solution as appropriate
   • Communicate the recommendation as appropriate
   • Check recommendation has been understood and can be implemented
   • Check all hazard controls are in place
   • Monitor progress of implementation
   • Modify recommended solution as required
4. Check fault solution has worked
   • Monitor product/process for fault
   • Monitor HSE impacts of changes
   • Repeat analysis and solution process if required
   • Update records and procedures to reflect successful solution

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: HSE legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the workplace, manual handling, 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: technical specifications technical drawings test procedures 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.
Hazards	Hazards must be identified and controlled. Identifying hazards requires consideration of: hazardous products and materials vapours or other atmospheric hazards interaction of polymers, additives and other materials sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions slippery surfaces, spills or leaks structural hazards equipment failures machinery, equipment and product mass 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 test results, technical information, product specifications, instruments/control panels, material labels and safety data sheets (SDS)

examine products/process to identify faults via one (1) or more of:

visual examination

examination of product quality or other records

examination of inspection records

examination of test results

specific examination testing undertaken as part of a product improvement activity

analyse the faults to identify all feasible causes of the problem

investigate possible causes to short list probable causes including one (1) or more of:

talking with operators and others

checking machine histories for prevailing process conditions

checking current process/equipment conditions

carrying out small tests to determine the likelihood of a causal link between a condition and a fault

confirm most probable cause based on available data

develop and communicate solution to the fault which meets safety requirements

monitor implementation of the solution and review and make adjustments as required

communicate effectively with team/work group and supervisors

complete workplace records

document updates to procedures

write equipment/process condition specifications.

---

Knowledge Evidence

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job sufficient to fulfil their job role including knowledge of:

how the process/equipment works

characteristics of materials and their behaviour in relation to process conditions and stages of production

impact of variations process conditions on the product

impacts of equipment failure/change/variation on the product

changes to materials at various stages of production

quality/inspection/testing regime and relationship of results of to process conditions and equipment faults

types of product faults, including variations in:

colour

surface finish

size/shape

physical properties

chemical properties

biological/biochemical/microbiological properties

types of process/equipment condition problems, including:

settings, such as temperature and pressure

rates, such as feed rate and flow rate

setting and adjustment of equipment parts

worn and broken equipment parts

product faults that can be caused by process/equipment problems and possible solutions

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.

---