Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit covers the fundamental knowledge and skills needed when taking up employment within the manufacturing industry. It includes the application of industry and workplace guidelines and procedures in a day to day work context as well as appropriate work behaviour. |
The elements of this unit should always be assessed in conjunction with other units that form part of a specified job function. |
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Training and assessment against this competency unit must incorporate all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
The unit has applications in qualifications for all occupations in the manufacturing industry and it should be regarded as an integrating unit. When delivered/assessed as part of a qualification, the unit will be customised to ensure its relevance to the real or simulated work activities and related workplaces. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Manage one's own learning |
1.1 |
One's personal goals or vision are considered and articulated |
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Opportunities for learning new ideas and techniques in relation to personal goals are identified |
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1.3 |
Personal learning needs and skill gaps are recognised |
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1.4 |
Opportunities for skills development activities are identified in liaison with relevant personnel |
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1.5 |
A range of learning tools and practices are accessed and applied to the job |
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1.6 |
Advantage is taken of on-the-job and off-the-job learning opportunities |
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Adapt to and demonstrate appropriate work practice |
2.1 |
Work requirements are identified and interpreted with advice from appropriate persons |
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Appropriate dress and behaviour are observed in the workplace |
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2.3 |
Work and personal priorities are identified and a balance is achieved |
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2.4 |
Time management strategies are applied to work duties |
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2.5 |
Interactions with others is tailored to take into account different backgrounds, cultures and languages |
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Work within organisational requirements |
3.1 |
Organisational requirements and key activities of the workplace are identified |
3.2 |
Relevant workplace policies and guidelines are identified and applied to work undertaken |
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3.3 |
The range of organisational values and cultural norms are interpreted |
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3.4 |
Any uncertainties are discussed with key personnel and clarified |
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Identify the sectors of the industry |
4.1 |
The main sectors of the manufacturing industry, their key activities and the way in which they inter-relate are identified |
4.2 |
The roles and responsibilities of the manufacturing industry are clarified |
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4.3 |
Key industry representatives and their roles are identified |
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4.4 |
Current issues or events impacting on the industry are identified |
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Identify industry sector products and services |
5.1 |
The products provided by the industry sector are identified |
5.2 |
The services provided by the industry sector are identified |
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5.3 |
Appropriate standards of service across the industry sector are identified |
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5.4 |
Quality standards for products and services as identified by the industry are clarified |
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Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this competency standard in the industry and workplace. The requirements for this competency standard are a knowledge and basic understanding of: |
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REQUIRED SKILLS To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These are the ability to: |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
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Context of assessment |
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Specific resources required for assessment |
Access is required to opportunities and appropriate resources to either:
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
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1. What are skill gaps ? |
Skill gaps include a range of skills needed for the workplace or for a particular job which are currently not developed within an individual. They are different from an individual's 'personal learning needs' as they are skills specifically relevant and required for a particular job. They may include:
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2. What are skill development activities ? |
Skill development activities may include:
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3. What are learning tools and practices ? |
Learning tools and practices may include:
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4. What on-the-job opportunities might be accessed and used? |
On-the-job opportunities may include:
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5. What off-the-job opportunities might be accessed and used? |
Off-the-job opportunities may include:
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6. What is appropriate dress and behaviour ? |
Appropriate dress and behaviour may include:
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7. What are time management strategies ? |
Time management strategies may include:
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8. What are organisational requirements ? |
Organisational requirements may include:
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9. What are workplace policies and guidelines ? |
Workplace policies and guidelines may include but are not limited to:
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10. What are organisational values ? |
Organisational values generally refers to those mentioned in a mission or vision statement of a company and may include:
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11. What are cultural norms ? |
Cultural norms may include:
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12. What are the main sectors of the industry? |
Main sectors of industry may include:
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13. What are the roles and responsibilities of the industry? |
The roles and responsibilities of the industry may include:
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14. Who are key industry representatives ? |
Key industry representatives may include:
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15. What might current issues or events include? |
Current issues or events may include:
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16. What are industry products ? |
Industry products are the outcomes of manufacturing processes and may include:
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17. What are industry services ? |
Industry services may include:
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18. What are service standards ? |
Service standards will vary from industry to industry and even from workplace to workplace depending on the job role and context. It may include:
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19. What are quality standards ? |
Quality standards may include:
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Manufacturing Pathways |