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 fabrication

1.1 Work order and job specifications are identified and job requirements and plug material are confirmed

1.2 Equipment for fabrication of plug is selected and checked for safe operation

1.3 Plug shape is established and plug dimensions are determined from job specifications

2. Shape material for plug

2.1 Workplace procedures are identified and followed during the shaping activities

2.2 Plug templates and patterns are identified and produced from selected materials

2.3 Plug material is cut and prepared according to job specifications

2.4 Material surface is shaped using fabrication equipment

2.5 Plug dimensions are checked against template and job specifications

3. Complete work processes

3.1 Plug is finished according to workplace procedures and job requirements

3.2 Work area and equipment are cleaned, inspected and maintained according to workplace procedures

3.3 Waste material is collected and recycled or disposed of according to workplace procedures

3.4 Faulty equipment is identified, tagged and reported

3.5 Job sheets are completed and reported to appropriate personnel

Skills

Description

Reading skills to:

interpret workplace procedures, job instructions and equipment operating procedures

identify quality requirements and inspection specifications.

Writing skills to:

complete faulty equipment tags.

Numeracy skills to:

calculate material quantities

identify plug specifications.

Planning and organising skills to:

conduct work in the given time

prepare materials, equipment and work areas.

Self-management skills to:

manage time when planning and preparing for work

take responsibility for organising work.

Problem-solving skills to:

identify and solve problems, particularly in teams, in order to meet job outcome.

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.

Plug material must include:

aluminium and sheet steel

plastic filler

timber.

Equipment must include:

hand tools appropriate for fabricating plugs

metal shaping equipment

woodworking tools.

Workplace procedures must include:

procedures for recording and reporting the fabrication of plugs

use of tools and equipment required to fabricate plugs

work health and safety (WHS) requirements for fabricating plugs

workplace quality standards relevant to fabricating plugs.