Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Workplace health and safety requirements:
are those prescribed under legislation, regulations, codes of practice and policies and procedures
may include:
use of personal protective equipment and clothing
use of fire-fighting equipment
first aid equipment
hazard and risk control and elimination
systems covering the use of hazardous materials and substances
manual-handling procedures, including for lifting and carrying.
Legislative requirements may include:
environmental protection and regulations
duty of care
industry codes of practice.
Workplace requirements may include:
environmental management: waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines
emergency and evacuation procedures
equipment use procedures
legal obligations
maintenance and storage procedures
WHS requirements
workplace guidelines
policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility
technical manuals
quality and continuous improvement processes
recording and reporting guidelines.
Information may include:
equipment manufacturer specifications
workplace operating procedures
customer requirements
industry codes of practice
material safety data sheets (MSDS).
Flames may include:
natural
carburising
oxidising.
Resources may include:
hand tools
oxy-acetylene thermal heating equipment
oxy-acetylene thermal cutting equipment
job sheets, drawings and work instructions
workplace or simulated workplace.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge.
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to:
comply with relevant regulations, standards, codes of practice, established safe practices, and workplace policies and procedures
maintain working knowledge of current work systems and practices
apply, within scope of own role, the requirements of the job or work role:
achieve oxy-acetylene set-up, cutting and heating goals
achieve workplace quality goals
effectively apply problem-solving techniques
conduct oxy-acetylene safety, set-up and flame adjustment processes
conduct thermal cutting processes
conduct thermal heating processes
use relevant tools and equipment.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessment is to occur:
using standard workplace practices and procedures
following safety requirements
applying environmental constraints.
Assessment is to comply with relevant:
regulatory requirements
Australian standards
industry codes of practice.
The following resources must be made available for the assessment of this unit:
a safe work environment
oxy-acetylene plant
thermal heating and cutting equipment
hand tools
safety equipment
equipment operating instructions
equipment safety instructions.
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with the application of required skills and knowledge.
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on required skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other units which together form part of a holistic work role.
Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate the needs of diverse clients.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.