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

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to obtain the job instruction, conduct the pre-start checks, and operate and monitor the machine or process.

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

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.

This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with operating and monitoring machine/process or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.

Method of assessment

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.

Guidance information for assessment

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

following job sheets, standard operating procedures and other applicable workplace forms

manual handling

following oral instructions

entering routine and familiar information onto proformas and standard workplace forms

orally reporting routine information

identifying deviations and faults in machine operation/process

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:

pre-start checks

machine/process start-up and unloading procedures

component/feed stock levels to ensure continuous process

production recording and reporting requirements

types of product fault/deviations

consequences of improper handling and storing of finished work

procedures to be followed in emergency situations

use and application of personal protective equipment

safe work practices and procedures

hazards and control measures associated with operating and monitoring machine/process

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included.

Pre-start checks

Condition of machine before operation

Machine/process

Machines and processes used in pressing, punching, plastic moulding, extruding, bending, joining, rolling, forming, drawing, metal removal, pickling, cylinder filling, printing, painting etc.

Production data

Production schedules, job sheets, checklists