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, if used 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.
Context
This unit of competency includes the processes required to form materials into specified shapes, including cutting, bending, fixing, welding and finishing to component
Work requirements
Work requirements may be determined from:
job/shop orders
plans/specifications
procedures
other means
Procedures
Procedures include:
all relevant workplace procedures
work instructions
temporary instructions
relevant industry and government codes and standards
Tools and equipment
Tools and equipment may include:
power saws, jig saws and thermal cutting devices
drilling, riveting, bolting and stitching
hand tools as required
relevant personal protective equipment
Hazards
Typical hazards include:
fibres - airborne and handled
sharp edges, swarf and scrap
manual handling
cut hazards
power tools, leads and power supplies
stationary and moving machinery, parts and components
Form
Forming may require:
bending, heating, holding in a jig fixture or other methods of achieving the required shape
Fix
Fixing may be by:
mechanical means (e.g. rivets, bolts)
chemical means (e.g. solvents, adhesives)
thermal (e.g. welding) or other processes.
Additional units of competency may need to be accessed to cover some means of fixing.
Problems
Respond to routine problems means apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems. Typical process and product problems may include:
pattern incorrect
marking errors
wear and breakage
loss of power or drives
controller sequence and timer issues
sequencing problems
Records
Records may include:
log books/sheets
electronic records
job/work sheets
other records

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, 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
Demonstrates skills and knowledge required to:
apply the required skills and knowledge to the fabrication process
apply approved procedures.
Consistent performance should be demonstrated. For example, look to see that:
fabrication production standards are met consistently.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment. Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.
Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.
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.

Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Manufacturing Training Package.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge.
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.
Assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.

Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.