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 own place in the value chain | 1.1 | Identify customers relevant to own work and their needs/requirements. |
| 1.2 | Identify suppliers for own work. |
| 1.3 | Identify value contributions along the chain. |
| 1.4 | Identify and recommend methods of increasing own contribution to the value chain. |
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2 | Improve the product and process value | 2.1 | Identify customer features/benefits in the product and process. |
| 2.2 | Identify aspects of product and process which contribute to customer features/benefits. |
| 2.3 | Identify aspects of product and process which do not contribute to customer benefits/features. |
| 2.4 | Recommend methods of reducing waste and increasing features/benefits. |
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3 | Use competitive systems and practices | 3.1 | Identify competitive systems and practices used in organisation and own work area. |
| 3.2 | Apply practices appropriate for the job or process. |
| 3.3 | Monitor the job/process and make adjustments to improve it in accordance with procedures. |
| 3.4 | Identify own skill requirements and seek skill development, if required. |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include the ability to always apply competitive systems and practices to their own job to:
identify own place in the value chain relevant to their job
use competitive systems and practices tools and thinking
recommend improvements in product and/or process.
Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job role sufficient to fulfil their job role under routine only supervision, including:
customer requirements and their role in fulfilling them
the value chain for products they make and their place in it
identification of muda (waste) and its reduction.
The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence shall be 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 the workplace
will typically include a supervisor/third-party report focussing on consistent performance and problem recognition and solving. A supervisor/third-party report must be prepared by someone who has a direct, relevant, current relationship with the person being assessed and who is in a position to form a judgement on workplace performance relevant to the unit of competency
must include the application of competitive systems and practice in own workplace
will typically include the use of appropriate tools, equipment and safety gear requiring demonstration of preparation, operation, completion and responding to problems.
Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations.
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.
Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.
Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.
The assessor must demonstrate both technical competency and currency.
Technical competence can be demonstrated through:
relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment AND/OR
relevant workplace experience
Currency can be demonstrated through:
performing the competency being assessed as part of current employment OR
having consulted with an organisation providing relevant environmental monitoring, management or technology services about performing the competency being assessed within the last twelve months.