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.

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to plan and safely and efficiently undertake the manufacture a simple item using a range of hand and power tools and workshop machinery.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

prepare a basic work plan

identify and prepare selected materials and equipment

apply manual workshop techniques using a range of hand and power tools

use common engineering workshop equipment and machinery to complete individual parts of a project

assemble the component parts of a given project using a range of joining techniques

complete work requirements to specification

follow WHS procedures and hazard control strategies at all times.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, then a simulated working environment must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations.

The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

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.

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is not only able to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Required skills

Required skills include:

reading, confirming and following information on written job instructions, manufacturer specifications, standard operating procedures, charts, lists, drawings and other applicable reference documents

identifying hazards and applying safe work practices and risk control measures

communicating with appropriate persons

following oral instruction and standard procedures

applying numeracy, calculations and measurements within the scope of this unit

accurately transferring dimensions to work pieces

planning and sequencing tasks

safely operating machines, hand tools and power tools

setting up machines and tooling for basic operations

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes:

task planning and sequencing of operations

marking out tools, techniques and media

common measurement tools and techniques

allowances and tolerances

common engineering materials

common hand tools and their applications

common fixed and portable power tools and their applications

common engineering machine operation

common workshop techniques, such as hand and machine cutting, drilling, tapping, grinding, machining, welding, bending and shaping, and assembly

workshop and machine safety, hazard identification and hazard control

work holding methods

basic tooling identification

speeds and feeds

machine set-up and operation

cutting fluids and basic operational maintenance of machines

assembly and fixing techniques, tools and accessories

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.

Appropriate persons

Appropriate persons will vary according to the nature of assistance and advice required and may include:

supervisor

leading hand

foreman

trainer/coach

technicians

tradespersons

engineers

Engineering processes and techniques

Engineering processes and techniques include:

hand and machine cutting

drilling

tapping

grinding

machining

welding

bending and shaping

assembly using a variety of fasteners and hand tools

Hand and power tools

Hand and power tools may include:

screwdriver

spanners

hammers

files

jigs

cutting tools

scribers

chisels

centre punches

measurement instruments

gauges

portable drills

pedestal or bench grinder

Workshop cutting and machining equipment

Workshop machining and cutting equipment may include:

cut-off machines

surface grinders

drills

lathes

mills

planers

fuel gas cutting torch

Fabrication equipment

Fabrication equipment may include:

nibblers

metal shears

guillotines

pedestal drills

power saws

rivet fastening equipment

pan brake

press brake

universal metal working machine

Welding equipment

Welding equipment includes:

hoses, welding leads, gas shrouds, gas regulators, liners and contact tips – gas metal arc welding (GMAW)

welding leads, welding machines and electrode holder – manual metal arc welding (MMAW)

fuel gas and handheld thermal cutting equipment (thermal cutting)

Preparation of materials and equipment

Preparation of materials and equipment may include:

marking out

preheating

cleaning

setting up jigs and fixtures

clamping

tooling preparation, including basic sharpening

machine settings

Safe work practices and procedures

Safe work practices and procedures include:

relevant legislation

personal protective equipment

material safety management systems, including use of material safety data sheets (MSDS)

hazardous substances and dangerous goods code

local safe operating procedures

correct disposal of:

liquid waste

solid waste

minimisation, suppression and venting of gas, fume, vapour, smoke emissions, including fugitive emissions, as appropriate

avoiding excessive energy and water use

avoiding excessive noise

awareness of safe proximity limits and shielding procedures to other personnel

working safely around machinery

working safely with tools and equipment

risk and hazard recognition

emergency procedures

awareness of electrical hazards

first aid sources and procedures for the workplace

Standard operating procedures

Standard operating procedures may include:

the use of tools and equipment

instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs

reporting and communication

manufacturer specifications and operational procedures

emergency procedures

Elements of the engineering project

Elements of the engineering job may include:

tool and equipment selection

sequencing of operations

techniques and processes

conformance to specifications

material types

quantities produced

Technical work activities

Technical work activities may include:

design

production

quality assurance

product testing

purchasing

commissioning

scheduling

planning

drafting