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 and prepare

1.1 Production needs are identified and clarified according to job orders

1.2 Workplace procedures relating to production are identified and followed

1.3 Materials, tools and equipment are selected, prepared and inspected for safe operation

1.4 Faulty material, tools and equipment are reported to appropriate personnel

2. Identify production team and resources

2.1 Production team personnel and contractors are selected based on required skills

2.2 Materials, tools, equipment, jigs and other resources are identified using workplace job information

2.3 Production drawings and specifications are prepared detailing quality and quantities

3. Develop quotas and production schedule

3.1 Job quotas showing personnel, consumables and resource costs are developed

3.2 Production schedules are developed showing job sequence and estimated start and completion dates

3.3 Quotas and production schedules are submitted to the appropriate personnel for approval

4. Assign production tasks

4.1 Production tasks and activities are identified and assigned to personnel

4.2 Production team members are briefed on respective job role

5. Implement production plan

5.1 Personnel, resources and timelines for production are inspected and confirmed according to workplace procedures and requirements

5.2 Potential production problems are identified and actioned according to workplace procedures

5.3 Appropriate personnel are kept informed of production progress

6. Review and complete job

6.1 Production is monitored for quality, budget and time schedule

6.2 Work area and tools are cleaned and inspected according to workplace procedures

6.3 Job documentation is completed according to workplace procedures

Skills

Description

Reading skills to:

interpret production schedules, work orders and workplace procedures.

Writing skills to:

complete production schedules

prepare production budgets

prepare staffing schedules.

Oral communication skills to:

communicate required outcomes to personnel

update appropriate personnel on production progress.

Numeracy skills to:

calculate timelines and schedules

interpret production budgets

identify production quotas.

Digital literacy skills to:

use workplace computer systems.

Planning and organising skills to:

arrange personnel appropriate to skill needs.

Problem-solving skills to:

identify production faults

highlight production areas for improvement.

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.

Workplace procedures must include:

continuous improvement programs

job role and responsibilities

quality requirements

recording and reporting

work health and safety (WHS) requirements.

Resources must include:

job specifications

production drawings

production plant, tools and equipment

production schedules

workplace reporting systems.

Information must include:

production requirements

production specifications

work orders

workplace operating procedures.