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
The competency unit applies to a wide range of processes and equipment. In large plants with multiple processes, it may apply to more than one process if those processes interact with each other. It applies to all operators across all functions.
Procedures
All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.
Procedures mean all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions, standard operating procedures and relevant industry and government codes and standards.
Sources of information
Sources of information may include:
yearly, monthly, weekly and daily production targets
business objectives and goals
control charts, run charts and graphs
enterprise manuals and procedures
equipment specifications.
Sources of process inefficiencies and wastage
Sources of process inefficiencies and wastage may include:
equipment downtime
spillages
leaks
contamination
raw material quality
utilities usage
productivity issues
incorrect work allocation/priorities/planning
incorrect processes/procedures.
Problems
Respond to/rectify 'non-routine problems' means 'apply known solutions to a variety of predictable problems'. Typical process and product problems may include:
non-routine process and quality problems
equipment selection, availability and failure
teamwork and work allocation problems
safety and emergency situations and incidents.

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:
understand the procedures and know the importance of critical operational systems
recognise potential situations requiring action and then implement appropriate action.
Consistent performance should be demonstrated. For example, look to see that:
production targets are identified and performance monitored against targets
potential and actual issues/problems/hazards are recognised and clarified
appropriate strategies are recommended to improve efficiency and productivity within team/department to achieve targets
safety and environmental implications of recommendations are recognised and addressed
participation in implementing strategies to improve process efficiencies is demonstrated.
Assessment method and context
Assessment will occur on-the-job, in a work-like environment or in a simulated workplace.
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 recognise, anticipate and solve 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.