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Read and interpret work documents

Read and interpret work documents

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFGN3005
State Code
OEK83
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
24
Description
This unit of competency is applied in industries where workers interpret and apply information from documents such as standards, codes, specifications, instructions, and work plans and procedures.Workers with this competency identify types of work document, understand their purpose, interpret them, and plan work based on the information they contain.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify type and purpose of work document
  • 1.1 Identify type of work document and its function and basic characteristics
  • 1.2 Identify sections of document relevant to task being undertaken
  • 1.3 Identify supplementary and explanatory information to support document use
2. Interpret document
  • 2.1 Interpret key information in documentation relevant to task being undertaken
  • 2.2 Seek clarification of information where necessary
3. Plan own work sequence
  • 3.1 Identify required material, tools and equipment from documentation
  • 3.2 Plan task sequence and identify procedures for checking compliance with work document requirements at each stage
4. Maintain documentation
  • 4.1 Use and maintain work documents according to workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Maintain supplementary, explanatory and modification information according to workplace procedures
  • 4.3 File and store all documentation for efficient retrieval according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI514 MSFGN3001 Read and interpret work documents Unit of competency