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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for work
   • Obtain, interpret, and confirm work requirements
   • Access, interpret and apply documentation and procedures
   • Identify, read, clarify and confirm employment conditions, responsibilities and obligations
   • Identify the required outcomes, work procedures, available time, resource requirements and priorities when planning work
   • Inspect and prepare work areas in coordination with relevant personnel
   • Select appropriate plant and equipment, check for serviceability and report any faults
   • Identify and safely handle resources and materials
   • Identify and apply environmental protection requirements according to workplace procedures
   • Organise to complete tasks in a timely manner and in a logical, safe and efficient sequence
   • Complete writing compliance documentation and reports according to workplace procedures
   • Identify problems with work processes and communicate them to relevant personnel
   • Modify work processes to meet changing circumstances after consultation with relevant personnel
   • Report problems in a timely manner to relevant personnel
   • Clear and clean work area, store tools and equipment
   • Correctly dispose of materials including recyclables
   • Clean, check and maintain machinery, tools and equipment
   • Document and report issues to relevant personnel

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

plan and organise work on at least two occasions, including:

reading a work plan and sequencing work to meet the job requirements

inspecting and preparing work areas

identifying and planning for the safe use of the appropriate tools, plant and equipment, resources and materials

identifying and reporting problems with the work process

cleaning and maintaining work area

documenting and reporting issues with plant and equipment and machinery.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply required documentation, policies and procedures and confirm that the work activity is compliant

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques required complete the planning and organisation of work

work with others to undertake and complete the planning and organisation of work, including:

solving problems with blockages to workflow and identifying work processes to avoid or minimise reworking and wastage

communicate with others to receive and clarify work instructions and to determine coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities.

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

key policies, procedures and documentation required to plan and organise work, including those related to:

employment practices

environmental protection requirements

techniques for interpreting basic work planning processes

principles and techniques for responding to changing circumstances in the work processes, including those related to:

work health and safety procedures

emergency procedures

operational safety requirements

safety data sheets compliance

housekeeping

process for written and verbal maintenance records and reporting requirements

plant and equipment, tools and material types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

basic techniques for coordinating and communicating job activities with others.

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