Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This competency covers the operation of production equipment and the resolving of routine problems in a simulated or trial manufacturing environment where there is a high degree of direct supervision. This competency is intended to be applied to any item of routine production equipment. This competency can be performed by operators working either independently or as part of a work team. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to a learning and assessment environment where access to normal production operations is not available . A typical environment will be for application in a VET in Schools delivery environment or other simulated or trial manufacturing environment where a high degree of direct supervision exists. The unit covers the making of a product or products to meet established quality standards and workplace requirements using routine manufacturing equipment. It includes:
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Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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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 performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Check job requirements. |
1.1. Identify workplace requirements by following established procedures and practices 1.2. Identify product, materials and equipment requirements for job(s) |
2. Control hazards. |
2.1. Identify hazards in the production work area 2.2. Assess the risks arising from those hazards 2.3. Implement measures to control or avoid those risks in line with procedures and duty of care to fellow workers. |
3. Prepare equipment for operation as required |
3.1. Perform pre -start up checks 3.2. Suspected unusual or non standard product, materials and equipment are reported to an appropriate person 3.3. If required notify other team members on the intended equipment function and start up 3.4. Check/supply materials to equipment as required 3.5. Start up the item of equipment as required 3.6. Bring to specified conditions and build operating rate steadily, checking expected performance at various stages in accordance with procedures |
4. Operate equipment |
4.1. Monitor equipment operating conditions 4.2. Monitor product characteristics 4.3. Recognise conditions and characteristics which indicate a problem or a potential problem 4.4. Take appropriate action in response to problem or potential problem 4.5. Maintain supply of materials and removal of products as required 4.6. Complete required records 4.7. Keep equipment and work area in a clean, organised and safe condition |
5. Prepare equipment for shut down as required |
5.1. Perform emergency pause, stop or shutdown as required 5.2. Ensure equipment is free of product or purged as required 5.3. Shut down equipment in accordance with procedures 5.4. Make sure equipment and area is left in a safe condition and ready for need |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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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, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
The competent person will be able to carry out the day to day operation of a piece of production equipment, meeting the demands of productivity and quality while resolving routine problems. |
What critical aspects of evidence is required to demonstrate competency in this unit ? |
It is essential that the equipment be understood and that the importance of critical material properties, settings and readings is known. Competence must be demonstrated in the ability to recognise and analyse potential or actual problem situations requiring action and then in implementing appropriate corrective action. The emphasis should be on the ability to avoid problems rather than on recovery from a problem. Consistent performance should be demonstrated. In particular look to see that:
Besides assessing actual operation of manufacturing equipment many aspects may be also be assessed using a range of scenarios, case studies or what ifs as the assessment method. These assessment activities should include a range of problems, including new, unusual situations that may have been generated from past history |
In what context should assessment occur ? |
Assessment will need to occur on an operating item of production equipment although some aspects especially problem solving may be assessed through simulation. |
Are there any other units which could or should be assessed with this unit or which relate directly to this unit ? |
This unit could be assessed concurrently with other relevant units. |
What method of assessment should apply ? |
Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole, as defined by the elements, performance criteria, skills and knowledge. A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment. The assessee will have access to all techniques, procedures, information, resources and aids which would normally be available in the workplace. The method of assessment should be discussed and agreed with the assessee prior to the commencement of the assessment. |
What evidence is required for demonstration of consistent performance ? |
Assessors should gather sufficient, fair, valid, reliable, authentic and current evidence from a range of sources. Sources of evidence may include direct observation, reports from supervisors, peers and colleagues, project work, samples, organisation records and questioning. Assessment should not require language, literacy or numeracy skills beyond those required for the unit. |
What are the specific resource requirements for this unit ? |
Access to an operating item of production equipment over an extended time. |
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. 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. |
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Workplace |
Workplace for this unit covers a manufacturing environment specifically established for learning introductory manufacturing skills. It may be:
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Procedures |
Procedures includes all work instructions, standard operating procedures, formulas/ recipes, batch sheets, temporary instructions and similar instructions provided for the smooth running of equipment and processes. They may be written, verbal, computer based or in some other form. For the purposes of this Training Package, ' procedures' also includes good operating practice as may be defined by industry codes of practice (eg Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Responsible Care) and government regulations. |
Equipment |
Equipment for the purposes of this unit covers routine or common manufacturing equipment suitable for students operating in a simulated or trial manufacturing environment where there is a high degree of direct supervision. examples include but are not limited to:
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Hazards |
Workplace hazards include:
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Pre-start up checks |
Pre-start up checks include:
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Equipment operating conditions |
Equipment operating conditions will be monitored using a range of techniques including:
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Product characteristics |
Product characteristics includes:
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Problem /potential problem |
Problem/potential problem includes:
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Appropriate action |
Appropriate action includes:
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Records |
Records include:
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Need |
Need includes:
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Manufacturing Pathways |
Competency field
Competency field |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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