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 |
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1 | Follow workplace procedures | 1.1 | Find out what is required for the job |
| 1.2 | Identify and follow appropriate procedures |
| 1.3 | Complete all reporting as required. |
| 1.4 | Recognise and report hazards and anything unusual |
2 | Monitor and use the equipment/ process | 2.1 | Turn the equipment on and off as required by procedure |
| 2.2 | Monitor equipment throughout the job using measurements, readings and senses as appropriate. |
| 2.3 | Recognise routine problems |
| 2.4 | Take appropriate corrective action |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:
recognise and control hazards
monitor key variables as relevant to the equipment, including one or more of:
equipment production outputs
equipment operating conditions
recognise deviations and/or abnormal operating conditions and take specified action/alert the appropriate individuals
identify routine problems and report or take corrective action, where appropriate.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
hazards and hazard controls specific to the work area
correct methods of operating and controlling the equipment
process parameters, limits and alarms (e.g. temperature, pressure, flow and pH) to the extent relevant to operating this equipment
routine problems that may arise in the job/work environment and corrective action appropriate to the problem cause.
The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.
The collection of performance evidence:
should occur over a range of situations which include typical disruptions to normal, smooth operation of an operating plant
will typically include the use of an appropriate industrial item of equipment requiring demonstration of operation, start and stop procedures and responding to problems
may use industry-based simulation for all or part of the unit particularly where safety, lack of opportunity or significant cost is an issue.
Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from one or more of:
walk-throughs
pilot plant operation
demonstration of skills
industry based case studies/scenarios
‘what ifs’.
Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence (provided a record is kept) or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.
The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.
Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.
As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 assessor requirements.