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. Add any 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.
Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used.
Context
This competency applies to all work environments and sectors within the plastics, rubber and cablemaking industry.
Procedures
All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.
Procedures include all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards.
Tools and equipment
This competency includes use of equipment and tools such as:
chilled water temperature control units
chilled water units
corrugator units
haul-off units
hot water or hot oil temperature control units
in-process granulating machines
polymer feedstock desiccant drying units
pressurised air supply units
product handling robotic units
product take-off conveyors
proportional polymer feed mixing hoppers/units
reinforcement filament braiding units
run-out tables
slitting units
vacuum and/or mechanical polymer loading units
vacuum calibration/sizing units
wind-up units.
Hazards
Typical hazards include:
spills
dusts/vapours
slip and fall (such as due to spilt granules)
temperature
hazardous materials
manual handling hazards
equipment operations.
Problems
Typical routine faults include:
machine malfunction
variations in materials and/or contamination of materials.
Appropriate action for problems outside of area of responsibility may be reporting to an appropriate person.
Appropriate action for solving problems within area of responsibility includes asking questions and seeking assistance from appropriate persons/sources.

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 this Training Package.
Overview of assessment
A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment.
Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole, as defined by the Elements, Performance Criteria and skills and knowledge.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential that competence is demonstrated in the knowledge and skills defined in this unit. These may include the ability to apply and/or explain:
operation of relevant ancillary equipment
production workflow sequences
approved hazard control and safety procedures
the use of PPE in relation to handling materials, equipment operation and cleanup
correct selection and use of equipment, materials, processes and procedures.
Competence also includes the ability to:
plan own work, including predicting consequences and identifying improvements
monitor equipment operation
identify when the operator is able to rectify faults, when assistance is required and who is the appropriate source for assistance
pause equipment, or shut down equipment in abnormal circumstances.
Consistent performance should be demonstrated. For example, look to see that standard operating procedures and all safety procedures are adhered to.
Assessment method and context
It is preferred that assessment takes place on an industrial extruder in a work environment.
Competence in this unit may be assessed:
on a processing plant, allowing for operation under all normal and a range of abnormal conditions
in a situation allowing for the generation of evidence of the ability to respond to problems
by using a suitable simulation and/or a range of case studies/scenarios
through a combination of these techniques.
In all cases it is expected that practical assessment will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge and theoretical assessment will be combined with appropriate practical/simulation or similar assessment. Assessors need to be aware of any cultural issues that may affect responses to questions.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed.
Specific resources for assessment
This section should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement for this unit of competency. Resources required include suitable access to an operating plant or equipment that allows for appropriate and realistic simulation. A bank of case studies/scenarios and questions will also be required to the extent that they form part of the assessment method. Questioning may take place either in the workplace, or in an adjacent, quiet facility such as an office or lunchroom. No other special resources are required.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities