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.
Calculations will be those involved in:
basic routine work functions
may occur by day or night and in a variety of work contexts
Calculations may involve:
money
volume
weight
time
length and distance
area
perimeter
Mathematical operations may include:
multiplication
division
addition
subtraction
percentages
fractions
Consultative processes may include:
staff members
management
union representatives
industrial relations, Occupational Health and Safety specialists
other professional or technical staff
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Calculations may involve the basic use of a range of technology including:
manual techniques
calculator
computer
Information/documentation may include:
workplace procedures, checklists and instructions
goods identification numbers and codes
manifests, bar codes, goods and container identification
manufacturers specifications
workplace policies
supplier and/or client instructions
material safety data sheets
relevant codes of practice including the national standards for manual handling and the industry safety code
award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements
standards and certification requirements
quality assurance procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant regulations, standards and codes of practice, including the national standards for manual handling and industry safety codes
dangerous goods and freight regulations and codes
relevant Australian and state/territory OH&S legislation

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
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 and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and/or equipment, and/or
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace