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 requirements

The person will ensure that at all times the team has all the skills required to complete their work, but not necessarily any more skills.

What are the specific resource requirements for this unit?

Access to a workplace implementing competitive manufacturing strategies is required. No other specific resources are required.

What critical aspects of evidence are required to demonstrate competency in this unit?

Evidence of the work team always having the required skills for the job.

In what context should assessment occur?

Assessment will need to occur in a competitive manufacturing organisation or by case study.

Are there any other units which could or should be assessed with this unit or which relate directly to this unit?

This unit may be assessed concurrently with appropriate units.

What method of assessment should apply?

Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole, as defined by the Elements, Performance Criteria, skills and knowledge. A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment.

Assessors should gather sufficient, fair, valid, reliable, authentic and current evidence from a range of sources. Sources of evidence may include direct observation, reports from supervisors, peers and colleagues, project work, samples, organisation records and questioning. Assessment should not require language, literacy or numeracy skills beyond those required for the unit.

The assessee will have access to all techniques, procedures, information, resources and aids which would normally be available in the workplace.

The method of assessment should be discussed and agreed with the assessee prior to the commencement of the assessment.

What evidence is required for demonstration of consistent performance?

Evidence should be available from an extended period of time and may be historic if the person has been in this role for some time.

Required skills

communication

planning

assessing

analysing

negotiation

problem solving

teamwork

Required knowledge

knowledge of skill analysis methods or how to access skill analysis from relevant experts

knowledge of skill development methods, or how to access skill development programs from relevant experts

relevant formal qualifications/skill standards available to the team members, and their relevance to the job and the organisation

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.

Workplace learning

This unit covers the development and maintenance of skill of the team operating in a Just in Time (JIT) environment. It covers both formally recognised and unrecognised training as well as other skill development programs. It may include job rotation, internal training, external training and self directed training.

Procedures

Procedures include all work instructions, standard operating procedures, formulas/recipes, batch sheets, temporary instructions and similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant. They may be written, verbal, computer based or in some other form.

For the purposes of this Training Package, 'procedures' also includes good operating practice as may be defined by industry codes of practice (eg Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Responsible Care) and government regulations.

Procedures may also include industrial relations requirements and any classification changes that result from the acquisition of higher level skills.