Elements and Performance Criteria

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. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

General context
Work involves split of leather pieces using a splitting machine
Competence must be demonstrated in working to defined procedures/methods either individually or in a team environment
Work is assessed in accordance with statutory requirements, organisation insurance requirements, OH&S legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant health regulations

Worksite environment may include
Work may be conducted in a large scale production or small business situation
Competence must be demonstrated in the use of one or more skiving and/or splitting machines and associated equipment
Splitting operations involve defined procedures or methods
Leather pieces used will generally be single pieces and may include leather and synthetics
Splitting operations involve the use of weight gauges and micrometers

Sources of information/documents may include
Bundle tickets
Organisation work procedures and specifications
Organisational personnel
Quality and Australian standards and procedures
Customer/s requirements

Workplace context may include
Work organisation procedures and practices relating to the splitting of leather by machine
Conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including:
workplace agreements and awards
Federal or State/Territory legislation
Standard work practices
Reporting actions include verbal and written communication in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
Communication may be oral, written or visual and can include simple data
Being responsible for the maintenance of own work quality and being required to contribute to the quality improvement of team or section output, where necessary
Safety, environmental, housekeeping and quality are as specified by machine/equipment manufacturers, regulatory authorities and the enterprise

Applicable regulations and legislation may include
Occupational health and safety legislation relevant to workplace activities
Workers' compensation legislation

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to:

check work against ticket information and workplace standards
prepare workstation and work prior to commencing operations
set up splitting machine and associated equipment
apply splitting machine operation techniques involving defined procedures
check work against specifications
apply workplace health and safety policies in work operations
maintain accurate records

Interdependent assessment of units
This unit need not be assessed in association with other units

Required knowledge and skills

Underpinning knowledge of:

relevant OH&S legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures
operating procedures for splitting machine
characteristics of a limited range of typical leathers and synthetics used in leather goods production
safety and environmental aspects of relevant production and assembly processes
workplace procedures
reporting procedures

Underpinning skills to:

apply defined procedures
maintain accurate work records in accordance with procedures
carry out work in accordance with OH&S policies and procedures
meet work specifications
communicate effectively within the workplace

Resource implications
Access to real or appropriately simulated slitting operations using a machine, including areas, materials, equipment, and information on work specifications, relevant safety procedures and regulations, quality standards, organisation procedures and customer requirements

Consistency in performance

Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:

completing tasks
applying safety precautions relevant to the task
assessing operational capability of specified equipment used and work processes

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including:

hazard policies and procedures including codes of practice
job procedures and work instructions
quality procedures (where existing)
waste, pollution and recycling management processes
Action taken promptly, accidents and incidents reported in accordance with statutory requirements and enterprise procedures
Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions among staff and others
Work completed systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods, equipment or personnel

Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment

Communicating ideas and information
(1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(1)

Planning and organising activities
(1)

Working with others and in teams
(1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(1)

Solving problems
(1)

Using technology
(2)