List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Identify purchasing requirements | 1.1 | Purchasing requirements are identified from material specifications, orders and instructions in accordance with workplace procedures |
| | 1.2 | Purchasing requirements are prioritised, where required, in consultation with others |
| | 1.3 | Quantities, quality of goods, price limitations and delivery requirements are determined or confirmed in consultation with appropriate personnel |
2 | Source materials and consumables | 2.1 | Sources of materials and/or consumables are identified from workplace preferred supplier lists or through networks and knowledge of local and/or overseas suppliers |
| | 2.2 | Difficulties in supply are reported in accordance with workplace procedures |
| | 2.3 | Availability of supply is confirmed |
3 | Compare costs | 3.1 | Alternative suppliers are contacted to check costing |
| | 3.2 | Actual costs are compared to predicted costs |
| | 3.3 | Any recommendations regarding alternative suppliers are communicated to appropriate personnel following workplace procedures |
| | 3.4 | Delegation to order goods/materials/equipment is exercised |
4 | Purchase materials and consumables | 4.1 | Capacity of supplier to meet price, quality and delivery expectations is checked |
| | 4.2 | Purchase order/list is developed in accordance with workplace procedures |
| | 4.3 | Order is placed with supplier and delivery schedules are confirmed |
| | 4.4 | Appropriate orders and invoices are exchanged according to workplace procedures |
5 | Maintain and monitor material and consumable supplies | 5.1 | Stock is regularly monitored using inventory records and physical checks, where applicable, to ensure maintenance of supply |
| | 5.2 | Up-to-date records of materials and consumables are maintained |
| | 5.3 | Acquisition requirements are documented in accordance with workplace procedures |
6 | Liaise with other departments | 6.1 | Communication channels with other departments are established in accordance with workplace procedures |
| | 6.2 | Liaison with other departments is conducted to ensure customer requirements are achieved |
Collect, organise and understand information related to multi-trade work instructions and work orders, building and structural plans and safety procedures
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
Identify materials used in the work process
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:
minimise the risk of injury to self or others
prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
Purchase materials on a minimum of four(4) occasions, including two (2) different materials and at least one (1) perishable consumable
Suggest improvements to purchasing operations and, where authorised, negotiate changes
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements
Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures
Use workplace technology related to the coordination, including communication equipment, time and management aids, and other measuring devices
Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage
Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity
Contemporary supply/purchasing systems theory
Company operating procedures, including procedures for purchasing materials and consumables
Material and consumable usage rates
Operation requirements of equipment and work systems in own work area
Assessors must:
hold training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) or its successors
have vocational competency in the furnishing industry at least to the level being assessed with broad industry knowledge and experience, usually combined with a relevant industry qualification
be familiar with the current skills and knowledge used and have relevant, current experience in the furnishing industry.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time rather than a single assessment event and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment must be by observation of relevant tasks with questioning on underpinning knowledge and, where applicable, multimedia evidence, supervisor’s reports, projects and work samples.
Assessment is to be conducted on single units of competency or in conjunction with other related units of competency. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance in the unit and should not be assessed separately.
Assessment must occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process, equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.
Access is required to production operation with consumable and material requirements, preferred supplier lists and workplace procedures.