Elements and Performance Criteria

Context
This competency unit includes the operation of all ancillary equipment and the operation of plant using PLCs where appropriate.
Typical problems include -
maintaining correct sectional thicknesses and distribution of materials
maintaining sectional profiles in accordance with specification
correctly selecting and positioning/securing permanent or non-permanent inserts, plugs or blinds, and/or reinforcing in moulds.
All operations are performed in accordance with procedures/work instructions.

OHS
All operations are subject to stringent OHS requirements and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and OHS requirements, the OHS requirements take precedence.

Essential knowledge and enterprise requirements
Knowledge and understanding of the equipment/process sufficient to recognise abnormal operating conditions and alert appropriate individuals.
Knowledge of the enterprise's standard procedures and work instructions and relevant regulatory requirements, along with the ability to implement them within appropriate time constraints and in a manner relevant to the operation of the equipment/process.

Competence includes the ability to:


describe:

appropriate safety procedures concerning the handling of work pieces
procedures relating to the reporting of hazardous conditions
as is relevant to the practical construction of work pieces.

Critical aspects
It is essential that the equipment and process be understood and that the importance of critical material properties is known. Competence must be demonstrated in the ability to recognise and analyse potential situations requiring action and then in reporting the condition to the appropriate individual.

Consistent performance at the required standard should be demonstrated. In particular look to see that:

types of concrete and finishing materials are able to be identified
OHS and safe work practices are followed
work piece transfer movements are monitored and appropriate safe working practices employed
basic maintenance and inspection practices are carried out.
Competence must be demonstrated in the operation of all ancillary equipment to the level required for this competency unit.

Concurrent assessment and prerequisite competencies
This unit has no prerequisite competencies.
Individual enterprises may choose to add prerequisites and corequisites relevant to their processes.

Assessment method and context
Competence in this unit may be assessed by observation over time on an operating plant. Where this is done, the timeframe must allow for adequate assessment of operation under all normal and a range of abnormal conditions. Where this is not practical, additional assessment techniques must be used.
Competence may also be assessed by use of a suitable simulation and/or a range of case studies/scenarios. A combination of these techniques should be used to ensure the competency is adequately assessed.
In all cases it is expected that the practical assessment will be supported by targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. Questioning will be undertaken in such a manner as is appropriate to the language and literacy levels of the operator and reflecting the requirements of the competency.

Resource implications
Resources required include suitable access to an operating plant or equipment which allows for appropriate and realistic simulation. A bank of case studies/scenarios will also be required where these 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 lunch room. No other special resources are required.

Communicating ideas and information
(1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(1)

Planning and organising activities
(2)

Working with others and in teams
(1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(2)

Solving problems
(1)

Using technology
(1)