Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

PMAOPS105 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Select and prepare materials

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PMAOPS105 - Select and prepare materials
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to select and prepare materials for use in production processes. This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to find the right materials, check them, measure and prepare them, if required, and deliver the materials to the process in the right condition.A typical application of this unit of competency could be an operator preparing a range of chemicals or other substances for use in a batch process. The operator would visually inspect each item for deterioration or damage, and follow procedures to prepare materials. Once prepared, the operator would then assemble the materials for supply to production areas.This competency applies where mixing, grinding, testing, etc are an incidental part of preparing materials for use in production. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.

The collection of performance evidence:

should occur over a range of situations which include typical disruptions to normal, smooth operation of an operating plant

will typically include a supervisor/third-party report or other evidence, focusing on consistent performance and problem recognition and solving. A supervisor/third-party report must be prepared by someone who has a direct, relevant, current relationship with the person being assessed and who is in a position to form a judgement on workplace performance relevant to the unit of competency

must include the use of an appropriate industrial item of equipment

may use industry-based simulation for all or part of the unit particularly where safety, lack of opportunity or significant cost is an issue.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from demonstration of skills and one or more of:

walk-throughs

pilot plant operation

industry-based case studies/scenarios

‘what ifs’.

Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence (provided a record is kept) or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.

Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.

Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.

In addition, the assessor or anyone acting in subject matter expert role in assessment must demonstrate both technical competency and currency. If the assessor cannot demonstrate technical competency and currency they must assess with a subject matter expert who does meet these requirements.

Technical competence can be demonstrated through one or more of:

relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment

appropriate workplace experience undertaking the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions

appropriate workplace experience supervising/evaluating the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions

Currency can be demonstrated through one or more of:

being currently employed undertaking the type of work being assessed

being employed by the organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed and having maintained currency in accordance with that organisation’s policies and procedures

having consulted/had contact with an organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed within the last twelve months, the consultation/contact being related to assessment

conducting on-the-job training/assessments of the type of work being assessed

being an active member of a relevant professional body and participating in activities relevant to the assessment of this type of work
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Operations
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify and locate materials
  • Identify material requirements correctly from documentation
  • Identify type, quantity and quality of materials
  • Identify material hazards and handling procedures
  • Locate and check materials to procedures
  • Confirm availability of required quantity of materials
  • Note and report material shortages
       
Element: Contribute to controlling hazards
  • Identify other hazards in work area
  • Take action to control material hazards as per documentation
  • Take appropriate action to control other hazards in the workplace
       
Element: Measure quantity of materials
  • Identify measuring requirements and select appropriate measuring equipment
  • Measure and assemble required quantities
  • Check material quantities required
  • Complete required documentation and labelling
  • Deliver materials to correct location
       
Element: Prepare materials as required
  • Check that hoppers, bins and holding tanks are free from contamination
  • Identify classes of compatible and incompatible chemicals
  • Prepare materials to procedures
       
Element: Store assembled materials
  • Identify the storage conditions required for the main classes of chemicals
  • Identify materials that have special storage requirements
  • Store and supply materials
       
Element: Dispose of waste materials
  • Correctly identify waste materials
  • Dispose of materials to procedures and work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Identify and locate materials

1.1

Identify material requirements correctly from documentation

1.2

Identify type, quantity and quality of materials

1.3

Identify material hazards and handling procedures

1.4

Locate and check materials to procedures

1.5

Confirm availability of required quantity of materials

1.6

Note and report material shortages

2

Contribute to controlling hazards

2.1

Identify other hazards in work area

2.2

Take action to control material hazards as per documentation

2.3

Take appropriate action to control other hazards in the workplace

3

Measure quantity of materials

3.1

Identify measuring requirements and select appropriate measuring equipment

3.2

Measure and assemble required quantities

3.3

Check material quantities required

3.4

Complete required documentation and labelling

3.5

Deliver materials to correct location

4

Prepare materials as required

4.1

Check that hoppers, bins and holding tanks are free from contamination

4.2

Identify classes of compatible and incompatible chemicals

4.3

Prepare materials to procedures

5

Store assembled materials

5.1

Identify the storage conditions required for the main classes of chemicals

5.2

Identify materials that have special storage requirements

5.3

Store and supply materials

6

Dispose of waste materials

6.1

Correctly identify waste materials

6.2

Dispose of materials to procedures and work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include the ability to:

identify job requirements and safe work procedures

identify and operate equipment

identify hazards and apply hazard control procedures

complete required workplace forms

communicate with team and supervisors

measure and prepare materials to meet requirements

identify and dispose of waste materials according to work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

types and application of measuring equipment relevant to job/work environment

classes of compatible and incompatible chemicals and implications in job/work environment

types of materials in plant and their storage requirements

routes of entry of chemicals to the body (basic only)

procedures for safe handling and storage of chemicals and hazardous substances relevant to job/work environment

types and application of personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant to job/work environment

labelling requirements (dangerous goods codes, classification numbers and packaging group numbers)

HAZCHEM symbols and codes relevant to the job/work environment

organisation procedures relevant to job/work environment

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment, and:

their possible causes

potential consequences

appropriate risk controls

environmental requirements related to waste disposal.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Identify and locate materials

1.1

Identify material requirements correctly from documentation

1.2

Identify type, quantity and quality of materials

1.3

Identify material hazards and handling procedures

1.4

Locate and check materials to procedures

1.5

Confirm availability of required quantity of materials

1.6

Note and report material shortages

2

Contribute to controlling hazards

2.1

Identify other hazards in work area

2.2

Take action to control material hazards as per documentation

2.3

Take appropriate action to control other hazards in the workplace

3

Measure quantity of materials

3.1

Identify measuring requirements and select appropriate measuring equipment

3.2

Measure and assemble required quantities

3.3

Check material quantities required

3.4

Complete required documentation and labelling

3.5

Deliver materials to correct location

4

Prepare materials as required

4.1

Check that hoppers, bins and holding tanks are free from contamination

4.2

Identify classes of compatible and incompatible chemicals

4.3

Prepare materials to procedures

5

Store assembled materials

5.1

Identify the storage conditions required for the main classes of chemicals

5.2

Identify materials that have special storage requirements

5.3

Store and supply materials

6

Dispose of waste materials

6.1

Correctly identify waste materials

6.2

Dispose of materials to procedures and work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements

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, and include one or more of the following:

legislative requirements, including work health and safety (WHS)

industry codes of practice and guidelines

environmental regulations and guidelines

Australian and other standards

licence and certification requirements

Materials preparation

Materials preparation includes one or more of the following:

pre-production measuring, assembling and identification of materials

warming to melt waxy or other materials

breaking up solid materials into pieces or smaller lumps

passing materials through an in-line delumper

blending a powder or liquid into a solution prior to use in the process

blending powders prior to production

dilution of solutions

preparation of a solution for dosing into a process

Materials

Materials include one or more of the following:

raw materials

packaging materials

consumables

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 more of the following:

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

Equipment

Equipment includes one or more of the following:

buckets

stirring paddle

propeller or drum mixers

delumpers

hammers or axes

measuring equipment, including scales, flow meters and graduated vessels

hard hats

goggles/glasses/face shields

hearing protection (ear muffs and plugs)

dusk masks/canister masks/self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)/long range breathers

gloves/gauntlets

safety boots

antistatic equipment

overalls/aprons/acid jackets/pants

handling aids

other safety equipment

Material hazards and handling procedures

Material hazards and handling procedures include one or more of the following:

labels

safety data sheets (SDS)

verbal direction from supervisor or other person

other standard sources, such as:

enterprise procedures

HAZCHEM symbols and codes

spill containment and disposal procedures

Hazards

Hazards include one or more of the following:

smoke, darkness and heat

dust or other atmospheric hazards

electricity

gas

gases and liquids under pressure

structural hazards

structural collapse

equipment failures

industrial (machinery, equipment and product)

equipment or product mass

noise, rotational equipment or vibration

plant services (steam, condensate and cooling water)

limited head spaces or overhangs

working at heights, in restricted or confined spaces, or in environments subjected to heat, noise, dusts or vapours or other atmospheric hazards

flammability and explosivity

hazardous products and materials

unauthorised personnel

sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions

slippery surfaces, spills or leaks

extreme weather

other hazards that might arise

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify material requirements correctly from documentation 
Identify type, quantity and quality of materials 
Identify material hazards and handling procedures 
Locate and check materials to procedures 
Confirm availability of required quantity of materials 
Note and report material shortages 
Identify other hazards in work area 
Take action to control material hazards as per documentation 
Take appropriate action to control other hazards in the workplace 
Identify measuring requirements and select appropriate measuring equipment 
Measure and assemble required quantities 
Check material quantities required 
Complete required documentation and labelling 
Deliver materials to correct location 
Check that hoppers, bins and holding tanks are free from contamination 
Identify classes of compatible and incompatible chemicals 
Prepare materials to procedures 
Identify the storage conditions required for the main classes of chemicals 
Identify materials that have special storage requirements 
Store and supply materials 
Correctly identify waste materials 
Dispose of materials to procedures and work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PMAOPS105 - Select and prepare materials
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Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

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Assessment Record Sheet

PMAOPS105 - Select and prepare materials

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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