Required skills

Required skills include

solving problems

communicating at all levels

using organisation knowledge system

investigating

analysing

interpreting data

negotiating

technical reporting

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes

properties of all common refractory materials

common installation methods and ways of repairing them

common modes of refractory failure and their implications for repair

anchors and anchoring systems used in repairs

keying and adhesion methods used in repairs

installation equipment such as lifting and placement aids and gunning equipment

post placement requirements for different repairs

formwork design and construction

scaffolding design and construction

relevant terms

relevant calculations

project planning and management

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Assessment of this unit should include demonstrated competence in a workplace based project or a simulated workplace project

Access should be available to all normally accessed tables data etc which would be available to and used by a competent refractory specialist performing this assignment

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

Competence must be demonstrated in the ability to select an appropriate material and write the required specification

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations including work areas materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices

Where applicable reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity age gender demographics and disability

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

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Manufactured Mineral Products Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts together with application of underpinning knowledge

Assessment methods which include direct observation of tasks should also include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application

Assessment may be applied under project related conditions real or simulated and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required

Guidance information for assessment

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

Refractory materials

Repair methods

Shores

Installation equipment

Anchors and keys

Post repair requirements

HSE hazards

Hazard control

Stakeholders

Requirements

Time critical items

Repair specification

End of project documentation