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 Job instructions, plant processes, and workplace procedures are identified

1.2 Quality requirements, sampling and testing schedule, and inspection procedures are identified

1.3 Treatment solution specifications are identified from workplace instructions and are confirmed

2. Monitor metal treatment plant operating processes

2.1 Sample sources are identified from plant schematics, and sampling and testing schedule is followed

2.2 Sampling is carried out according to workplace procedures and sampling and testing schedule

2.3 Samples are labelled and tested to approved procedures, and results are documented in line with inspection reports, forms and quality requirements

2.4 Process non-conformance is identified and confirmed with appropriate personnel

3. Maintain product quality

3.1 Product quality checks are carried out according to work quality goals

3.2 Operation faults are diagnosed and rectified or reported for specialist support

3.3 Excess or contaminated materials are cleaned and disposed of according to workplace procedures

3.4 Defects are analysed, and causes of faults identified and investigated

3.5 Actions to restore the product quality are implemented, checked and confirmed according to workplace instructions

3.6 Defects that cannot be resolved are recorded and reported for specialist attention

4. Complete work processes

4.1 Reports covering each defect and response are completed according to workplace procedures

4.2 Tools, equipment and work areas are cleaned and made safe

4.3 Workplace documentation is completed according to workplace procedures

Skills

Description

Reading skills to:

interpret job requirements, work instructions, work health and safety (WHS) requirements and workplace procedures

interpret schematics, sampling and testing schedules

interpret metal treatment plant operating procedures.

Writing skills to:

complete defect reports and metal treatment work sheets.

Oral communication skills to:

refer non-conformance to supervisor and co-workers

speak clearly and directly in order to report faults to specialist support personnel.

Numeracy skills to:

identify job specifications

estimate material quantities.

Planning and organising skills to:

manage time when planning, preparing and organising metal treatment operations.

Problem-solving skills to:

identify metal treatment plant problems, particularly in teams, in order to meet performance indicators.

Technology skills to:

operate metal treatment plant and equipment.

Teamwork skills to:

work effectively with co-workers in a manufacturing treatment plant.

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:

quality standards

recording and reporting

use of equipment and metal treatment plant

waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines

WHS requirements relating to monitoring and maintaining a metal treatment plant.

Work quality goals must include:

identifying faults

minimising and eliminating defects.

Materials must include:

chemicals

solutions.