Application

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply materials and process knowledge to the operation of the equipment, processes, materials and end product, so that work procedures and quality requirements can be met. It applies to workers in any sector of the industry.
This unit of competency applies to operators who maintain an overview of the production process, collect and prepare materials for the production process and observe and make judgements about the end product. They also recognise routine and non-routine production problems and take appropriate action.
This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor, as appropriate.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

What You'll Learn

Assessment Requirements

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:
• read and interpret procedures, job specifications, material labels and safety data sheets (SDS)
• determine production requirements
• discuss work progress with other workers
• plan which jobs have the higher priority
• use specified materials to produce products through a production process
• inspect product conformance to requirements
• meet production standards consistently
• identify and rectify routine production faults
• distinguish between causes of problems, including:
• operational problems
• materials properties
• process variables
• procedural errors
• store equipment, materials and product appropriately
• follow appropriate shutdown procedures
• adhere to safety requirements.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate knowledge of:
• the impact of incorrect or faulty materials
• types of products made with different processes
• changes to raw materials during the process
• production work flow sequences and materials demands
• selection practices for equipment, materials, processes and procedures
• uses of equipment, materials, processes and procedures
• materials and process hazards
• appropriate hazard control procedures
• the importance of material properties and qualities
• the importance of process conditions
• approved procedures
• appropriate action to resolve faults or report faults
• emergency shutdown procedures
• safety requirements.

Assessment Conditions

• The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence shall be based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.
• The collection of performance evidence:
• should occur over a range of situations
• will typically include a supervisor/third-party report or other evidence, focusing on consistent performance and problem recognition and solving. A supervisor/third-party report must be prepared by someone who has a direct, relevant, current relationship with the person being assessed and who is in a position to form a judgement on workplace performance relevant to the unit of competency
• must include the use of appropriate industrial equipment requiring demonstration of operation, start and stop procedures and responding to problems
• may use industry-based simulation for all or part of the unit particularly where safety, lack of opportunity or significant cost is an issue.
• Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
• Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews.
• Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
• Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.
• The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.
• Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.
• Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.
• In addition the assessor or anyone acting in subject matter expert role in assessment shall demonstrate both technical competency and currency. If the assessor cannot demonstrate technical competency and currency they shall assess with a subject matter expert who does meet these requirements.
• Technical competence can be demonstrated through one or more of:
• relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment
• appropriate workplace experience
• appropriate workplace experience supervising/evaluating the type of work being assessed
• Currency can be demonstrated through one or more of:
• being currently employed undertaking the type of work being assessed
• being employed by the organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed and having maintained currency
• having consulted/had contact with an organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed within the last twelve months, the consultation/contact being related to assessment
• conducting on the job training/assessments of the type of work being assessed.

Foundation Skills

• {'skill': 'Foundation Skills', 'description': 'This section describes those required skills (language, literacy and numeracy) that are essential to performance.\nFoundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.'}

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