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. Add any 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.
Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used.
Context
This competency applies to all operators working either independently or as part of a work team.
Procedures
All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.
Procedures means all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards. These may include:
original manufacturer instructions and guidelines for the use of any equipment
relevant procedures relating to safe working practices prescribed for the equipment
local OHS legislation and/or Regulations
site specific instructions based on production requirements.
Tools and equipment
This competency includes use of equipment and tools such as:
cleaning equipment
detergents and other chemicals hand and power tools
hand trolleys pallet trucks
but not more complex equipment such as forklifts, overhead cranes, or front end loaders.
Loading and unloading aids
Loading and unloading aids include various types of equipment other than regulated load shifting equipment and must conform to materials handling requirements, safe work practices and manual handling techniques, and workplace procedures
Hazards
Typical hazards include:
slips, trips and falls
manual handling injuries
dust, dirt and vapours
cuts and abrasions
lack of knowledge of machine operation.
Problems
'Simple problems' means 'apply defined solutions to a narrow range of previously specified problems'.
Typical process and product problems may include:
difficult access to the work area
awkward work spaces
tool failures or breakages
defective equipment
incorrect or defective materials
wrong quantities of materials.
Variables
Key variables to be monitored include:
atmospheric conditions (weather)
condition of the work area
placement of products or materials used in the production process
lighting
types of aids to production being used.

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 this Training Package.
Overview of assessment
A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment.
Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole, as defined by the Elements, Performance Criteria and skills and knowledge.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential that competence is demonstrated in the knowledge and skills defined in this unit. These may include the ability to:
undertake basic production tasks
handle material and products
locate and transport materials and products
clean equipment, machines and work environment
document work and maintain records as required
apply workplace heath and safety policies in work operations.
Consistent performance should be demonstrated. For example, look to see that production standards are met consistently.
Assessment method and context
Assessment will occur in a work-like environment.
Competence in this unit may be assessed:
on a processing plant allowing for operation under all normal and a range of abnormal conditions
in a situation allowing the generation of evidence of the ability to respond to problems
by using a suitable simulation and/or a range of case studies/scenarios
through a combination of these techniques.
In all cases it is expected that practical assessment will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge and theoretical assessment will be combined with appropriate practical/simulation or similar assessment. Assessors need to be aware of any cultural issues that may affect responses to questions.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed.
Specific resources for assessment
This section should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement for this unit of competency. Resources required include suitable access to an operating plant or equipment that allows for appropriate and realistic simulation. A bank of case studies/scenarios and questions will also be required to the extent that they 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 lunchroom. No other special resources are required.
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