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. Identify test objectives

1.1 Workplace procedures to test and trial components of plant, tools, equipment, product or systems are identified and verified

1.2 Instructions and work plans are interpreted to identify processes and materials to be used in testing

1.3 Materials and components to be tested are obtained

1.4 Test objectives are identified and confirmed with appropriate personnel

2. Determine test methodology

2.1 Sequence and specified procedures for test are determined according to workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions

2.2 Test tools and equipment are identified and obtained according to job requirements

2.3 Stakeholders are identified and consulted and test is modified to incorporate feedback

3. Identify and allocate resources to test

3.1 Resources and appropriate personnel required to test material or component are identified and allocated

3.2 Test plan is prepared according to workplace procedures, and confirmed with relevant stakeholders

4. Monitor test

4.1 Testing is monitored according to workplace procedures

4.2 Support is provided to personnel conducting the test

4.3 Modifications to test plan are proposed to stakeholders and accepted changes are implemented

5. Complete work processes

5.1 Feedback from involved stakeholders is sought on test or trial and integrated into procedure documentation

5.2 Test procedures are documented and recorded according to workplace procedures

5.3 Test reports are distributed according to work plan and workplace procedures

Skills

Description

Reading skills to:

interpret instructions, schedules, reports, operating manuals and work plans

review test results and documentation.

Writing skills to:

develop and document test plans

complete test report.

Oral communication skills to:

allocate tasks to team members

communicate test results between team members

discuss work plans and schedules with relevant personnel.

Numeracy skills to:

interpret test specifications

analyse test results.

Teamwork skills to:

work with others to set up and conduct a test.

Digital literacy to:

use electronic tools and equipment.

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:

manufacturer instructions for test components

specifications and drawings

test and trial requirements

procedures for the operation of tools and equipment

test instructions.

Stakeholders must include:

design engineers

resource and budget managers.