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 applies to operators working either independently or as part of a work team.
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:
guillotines, power saws, jig saws, band saws and thermal cutting devices
controller, such as PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) if fitted
hand tools as required
relevant personal protective equipment
Hazards
Typical hazards include:
fibres and dusts - airborne and handled
manual handling hazards
power tools, leads and power supplies
stationery and moving machinery, parts and components
Problems
Respond to routine problems means apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems. Typical process and product problems may include:
pattern, e.g. pattern incorrect, marking errors
equipment, e.g. wear and breakage, temperature variations, loss of power or drives, controller sequence and timer issues
process, e.g. sequencing problems
Records
Records may include:
log books/sheets
electronic records
job/work sheets
other records
Variables
Key variables to be monitored include:
material characteristics
material availability
type of cutting equipment
cutting edge condition

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:
- recognise the importance of material properties and qualities
- apply approved procedures
- take appropriate action to resolve faults or report faults to appropriate personnel
- explain and implement emergency shutdown procedures.
Consistent performance should be demonstrated. For example, look to see that:
- material cutting production standards are met consistently
- upstream and downstream communication is timely and effective
- procedures and work instructions are read and interpreted correctly
- problems are identified and appropriate action is taken (i.e. the problem is fixed or reported)
all safety procedures are followed.

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.