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

PMASUP410 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop plant documentation

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PMASUP410 - Develop plant documentation
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to develop, establish and evaluate plant documentation in response to identified information requirements. Examples of information requirements include workplace documents for the introduction of new systems, processes, equipment and record keeping requirements. This unit of competency applies to senior technicians, team leaders and supervisors, or those in similar roles who are required to apply in-depth knowledge of process and plant to in order to investigate the need for new plant documentation, determine operating principles and best practice in consultation with others, draft and validate the plant documentation, and communicate and distribute the new/amended documentation.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 operations

will typically include a supervisor/third-party report 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 developing and/or amending at least two (2) types of plant documentation, the use of appropriate tools, equipment and safety gear requiring demonstration of preparation, operation, completion and responding to problems

may use industry-based simulation for 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 one or more of:

walk-throughs

pilot plant operation

demonstration of skills

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 Support
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 information need/deficiency
  • Identify the need for documentation in accordance with company requirements
  • Evaluate current documentation where existent
  • Define information need/deficiency
  • Discuss information requirements with appropriate personnel
       
Element: Develop plant documentation
  • Specify information need and set/prioritise objectives
  • Analyse existing documentation/records in accordance with specified requirements
  • Source information and determine operating principles, best practice and other content as required.
  • Develop/amend documentation as a draft in accordance with specifications to standard format
  • Issue documentation to appropriate personnel for review
  • Edit documentation and amend in accordance with review requirements
  • Complete documentation to satisfy the initial identified need/deficiency
       
Element: Communicate changes to plant documentation
  • Explain and communicate documentation to all relevant personnel
  • Distribute documentation to all appropriate personnel
  • Evaluate implementation of documentation
  • Amend documents, if required
       


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 information need/deficiency

1.1

Identify the need for documentation in accordance with company requirements

1.2

Evaluate current documentation where existent

1.3

Define information need/deficiency

1.4

Discuss information requirements with appropriate personnel

2

Develop plant documentation

2.1

Specify information need and set/prioritise objectives

2.2

Analyse existing documentation/records in accordance with specified requirements

2.3

Source information and determine operating principles, best practice and other content as required.

2.4

Develop/amend documentation as a draft in accordance with specifications to standard format

2.5

Issue documentation to appropriate personnel for review

2.6

Edit documentation and amend in accordance with review requirements

2.7

Complete documentation to satisfy the initial identified need/deficiency

3

Communicate changes to plant documentation

3.1

Explain and communicate documentation to all relevant personnel

3.2

Distribute documentation to all appropriate personnel

3.3

Evaluate implementation of documentation

3.4

Amend documents, if required

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:

review and interpret a range of relevant sources of information and select relevant content

communicate and consult effectively with all stakeholders

clearly convey complex/technical information in writing

use language, structures and formats that are appropriate to information needs, the reader and organisation requirements.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

principles of operation of plant/equipment

process-specific science (e.g. physics, chemistry and biochemistry) and mathematics

organisation procedures, including those covering:

information systems

data management

quality

safety, emergency and hazard control

policy/procedure development

document control and approvals

style guides and standards for documentation

use of internet

relevant standard operating procedures

standard codes of practice relevant to developing plant documentation

sources of information, including:

manufacturing specifications

product specifications

company policies and procedures

customer requirements

industry/work place codes of practice

state/territory work health and safety (WHS) legislation and regulations

ISO and other industry standards and regulations

industry associations, networks and professional bodies.

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 information need/deficiency

1.1

Identify the need for documentation in accordance with company requirements

1.2

Evaluate current documentation where existent

1.3

Define information need/deficiency

1.4

Discuss information requirements with appropriate personnel

2

Develop plant documentation

2.1

Specify information need and set/prioritise objectives

2.2

Analyse existing documentation/records in accordance with specified requirements

2.3

Source information and determine operating principles, best practice and other content as required.

2.4

Develop/amend documentation as a draft in accordance with specifications to standard format

2.5

Issue documentation to appropriate personnel for review

2.6

Edit documentation and amend in accordance with review requirements

2.7

Complete documentation to satisfy the initial identified need/deficiency

3

Communicate changes to plant documentation

3.1

Explain and communicate documentation to all relevant personnel

3.2

Distribute documentation to all appropriate personnel

3.3

Evaluate implementation of documentation

3.4

Amend documents, if required

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

Procedures

All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures.

Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, 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

Plant documentation

Plant documentation to be developed/amended includes one or more of the following:

operating procedures

work instructions

incident procedures

operating manuals

quality manuals and procedures

training program contents/materials

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 the need for documentation in accordance with company requirements 
Evaluate current documentation where existent 
Define information need/deficiency 
Discuss information requirements with appropriate personnel 
Specify information need and set/prioritise objectives 
Analyse existing documentation/records in accordance with specified requirements 
Source information and determine operating principles, best practice and other content as required. 
Develop/amend documentation as a draft in accordance with specifications to standard format 
Issue documentation to appropriate personnel for review 
Edit documentation and amend in accordance with review requirements 
Complete documentation to satisfy the initial identified need/deficiency 
Explain and communicate documentation to all relevant personnel 
Distribute documentation to all appropriate personnel 
Evaluate implementation of documentation 
Amend documents, if required 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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