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.

addition
subtraction
multiplication
division.

length
weight
capacity
time
temperature.

product characteristics, eg. weight, length, volume
production tallies.

Statistical Process Charts
Production Tally Sheets.


manually
in computer-based systems.

scales
vernier callipers
meters
gauges.

weight
volume
temperature
length.

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
States the purpose of yield, wastage, productivity.
Calculates yield, wastage and productivity.
Determines and explains variation of planned with actual.
Explains the purpose of comparing cost with budget.
Calculates variance of cost from budget.
Explains the purpose of the data the company uses to record performance.
Consolidates information from primary collection to format required and standard reporting clients.
Explains the key features of time series data presented in tables and graphs.
Explains the trends illustrated in tables and graphs.
Explains the purpose of calibrating of equipment.
Applies mathematical concepts to determine whether equipment settings require adjustments.
Verifies calibration calculation.