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 for work

1.1 Work instructions and job requirements are identified and confirmed

1.2 Materials and components are identified and selected

2. Prepare and inspect materials and components

2.1 Materials and components are visually inspected to ensure specifications and quality standards are met

2.2 Defective materials and components are identified, tagged and isolated according to workplace procedures

2.3 Materials are prepared, loaded, lined up and secured according to work instructions and workplace procedures

3. Process materials and components

3.1 Materials and components are processed according to workplace instructions, procedures and work health and safety (WHS) requirements using recommended production sequences and tools and equipment

3.2 Quality control methods and measures are identified and applied

3.3 Materials and components are finished to workplace quality standards and specifications

3.4 Work sheets and production documents are completed according to workplace procedures

Skills

Description

Reading skills to:

interpret workplace instructions, WHS requirements and workplace procedures.

Writing skills to:

complete production schedules and quality control forms

complete work sheets and workplace documents.

Oral communication skills to:

refer production problems to team leader or supervisor

speak clearly and directly in team meetings.

Numeracy skills to:

match part numbers to work instructions and bill of materials

identify lengths, weights and specification measurements

measure materials and components to determine compliance with job specification.

Digital literacy skills to:

use workplace computer production systems.

Initiative skills to:

adapt to changing work conditions.

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.

Work instructions must include:

operator instruction sheets (OIS) or workplace equivalent

preventative maintenance checklists

process control plans (PCPs) or workplace equivalent

standard operating procedures (SOPs) or workplace equivalent

workplace procedures.

Visually inspectedmust include:

identifying manufacturing and production defects

matching part numbers, bin and batch numbers

specifications, shape and tolerances.

Workplace procedures must include:

production sequence

quality control methods and measures

WHS requirements

workplace quality standards.