Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section

1. Plan the job

1.1 Instructions and plans are interpreted to identify required processes and materials

1.2 Requirements for the manufacture or modification are confirmed with engineering personnel

1.3 Fabrication and machining processes and instructions are determined and clarified with relevant personnel

1.4 Work plan, timelines and list of required resources are developed and communicated to relevant personnel

2. Produce parts for plant and equipment

2.1 Specifications for parts are used to determine dimensions and processes for manufacture or modification

2.2 Materials, tools, equipment and assembly or fabrication jigs or fixtures are selected and prepared to specification

2.3 Components or parts are manufactured or modified according to specifications and workplace procedures

3. Modify tools, jigs and fixtures

3.1 Specifications for modifications of tools, jigs or fixtures are used to determine the dimensions and processes

3.2 Materials, tools, equipment and assembly or fabrication jigs are selected and prepared

3.3 Modifications are conducted according to specifications and workplace procedures

4. Fabricate or modify plant and equipment

4.1 Specifications for manufactured or modified plant, tool, equipment or system are interpreted

4.2 Materials, parts, sub-assemblies, tools, equipment and assembly or fabrication jigs are selected and prepared

4.3 Plant, tools and equipment are fabricated, machined and assembled according to workplace procedures

5. Check and test parts

5.1 Test equipment and rigs are used to confirm serviceability of manufactured or modified plant, tools and equipment

5.2Completed plant, tools and equipment are tagged, sealed or packaged, and dispatched to store or production area

6. Complete workplace documentation

6.1 Manufacturing details or modifications to the plant, tools and equipment are documented according to workplace procedures

6.2 Documentation is stored and distributed according to workplace procedures

Skills

Description

Reading skills to:

interpret manufacture or modification instructions, schedules, reports, manuals and plans

interpret repair procedures and specifications.

Writing skills to:

document manufacture and modification plans

record and report manufacturing or modification outcomes

complete material lists and timetables.

Oral communication skills to:

communicate ideas with team members

discuss plans and schedules with relevant personnel.

Numeracy skills to:

interpret part specifications

determine schedule timelines and associated costs

calculate material requirements

use calibrating measuring tools and equipment.

Planning and organising skills to:

manage time when planning, preparing and organising work priorities.

This section specifies 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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Instructions must include:

job sheets and work plans

manufacturer instructions

reporting and communications

specifications and drawings

use and operation of tools and equipment

workplace instructions.

Workplace procedures must include:

equipment use

quality standards

recording and reporting

work health and safety (WHS) requirements.