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. 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.
A major incident or non-conformance
A major incident or non-conformance may include:
power, fuel energy failure or shortage
breakdown of critical plant or equipment
loss of key personnel
material supply shortages
safety issues
product liability issues
substantial material price increase
Action plans
Action plans may include the use of:
substitute materials and components
alternate processing
alternate approved supply sources
rationing of materials in short supply
external sources of labour
expert technical sources
OHS requirements, codes of practice, regulations, standards and other regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures
OHS requirements, codes of practice, regulations, standards and other regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures may include:
OHS Acts and regulations
relevant standards
industry codes of practice
risk assessments
registration requirements
safe work practices
state and territory regulatory requirements
Appropriate modelling and analysis software
Appropriate modelling and analysis software may include:
project tracking
financial modelling, analysis and tracking
process modelling and analysis
engineering simulation and modelling
manufacturing operation simulation
Existing technologies, processes, standards and procedures
Existing technologies, processes, standards and procedures may include:
standard operating procedures, including maintenance procedures
records of operations, including tenders, contracts, schedules, personnel, resource allocations and financial management procedures
documentation and records of current safe work methods statements, MSDS, work permits, standards and codes of practice
Legislative requirements
Legislative requirements may include:
industrial law and awards
customer protection law
restrictive trade practice
environmental protection
workers compensation
equal opportunity and anti-discrimination

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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:
identify and establish risks and consequences for the project or operation
establish resources required, including labour, materials, and equipment within budgets and procedures
establish support team and responsibilities
overcome constraints to achievement of schedules and budgets as contained in contingency plan
undertake appropriate internal and external reporting
manage continuous improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit may be assessed on the job, or a combination of both on and off the job assessment based on appropriate project and simulation activities. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then a simulated working environment must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.
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 MEM05 Metal and Engineering 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.