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 | Assess product feasibility | 1.1 | Provisional specifications are identified and interpreted in consultation with others, where required |
| | 1.2 | Provisional specifications are subject to feasibility modelling and analysis |
| | 1.3 | Recommendations from the feasibility study are processed |
2 | Participate in developing and engineering prototype product | 2.1 | Product or process specifications are interpreted and/or preliminary specifications are developed from the feasibility study |
| 2.2 | Specifications are used to develop or engineer the prototype product |
| | 2.3 | Results are analysed and decisions to move to a trial are confirmed |
3 | Conduct trials | 3.1 | Trial procedures/parameters are established and recorded |
| | 3.2 | Organisation and liaison issues with production areas are resolved |
| | 3.3 | Raw materials are checked or selected and machines and skill availability allocated against requirements |
| | 3.4 | Trials are carried out in accordance with the established procedures |
4 | Analyse, interpret and report results | 4.1 | Results of the trials are analysed to determine performance and acceptability for production |
| | 4.2 | Variations and improvements necessitated by the findings are recorded and/or trialled |
| | 4.3 | Reports and recommendations are prepared and processed in accordance with enterprise procedures |
Collect, organise and understand information related to furnishing work instructions and work orders 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
Develop a significant product and related processes, either individually or as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and:
interpret/develop specifications
conduct feasibility studies
produce prototype
organise/conduct trials
assess results against specifications
communicate effectively with development team and customers
prepare reports/presentations
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements
Lead others and work effectively to improve production quality and outcomes
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 and encourage participation of employees in the planning of work activities and changes
Intellectual property obligations and codes of practice
Products and process development processes and procedures
Team management and coordination processes
Recording and reporting processes (as they may apply in the enterprise)
Safety and environmental aspects of relevant enterprise activities
Technical background relevant to the sector
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 information on work specifications, quality standards, organisation procedures and customer requirements.