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 | Determine job requirements | 1.1 | Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
| 1.2 | Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times |
| 1.3 | Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs |
| 1.4 | Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions |
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2 | Set up and load moulding machine | 2.1 | Adjust machine settings to meet product requirements |
| 2.2 | Check sole moulds and set according to manufacturer specifications |
| 2.3 | Check mould size, type and date stamp, and load lasted uppers onto machine |
| 2.4 | Prepare mould material, moulding tools and equipment and check for production |
| 2.5 | Report non-conforming materials |
| 2.6 | Clean area around machine during and on completion of setting and loading |
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3 | Operate and monitor moulding machine | 3.1 | Start up and shut down machine according to manufacturer requirements |
| 3.2 | Monitor machine operation to ensure correct procedures are assessed and product meets quality standards |
| 3.3 | Perform checks to ensure required flow of moulding material and report non-conforming product |
| 3.4 | Sort waste and clean machine when required |
| 3.5 | Identify minor product process and machine faults and address to meet specified requirements |
| 3.6 | Report major machine or product faults |
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4 | Conduct final quality check and complete records | 4.1 | Check moulded sole against quality standards |
| 4.2 | Unload footwear from moulding machine according to manufacturer specifications |
| 4.3 | Complete cleaning of area to ensure work environment is maintained in a safe and productive manner |
| 4.4 | Complete production records and other documentation |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include:
reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices
applying relevant standards
checking machine settings and preparing moulding materials to meet production requirements
operating and monitoring moulding machine involving defined procedures and methods for at least five (5) footwear items
making minor adjustments as required to meet quality standards
checking product samples against standards
identifying and addressing minor product process and machine faults to meet specified requirements
reporting major machine or product faults
loading and unloading products according to workplace procedures
completing records accurately and completely.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
relevant Australian Standards
procedures and guidelines for safe operation of moulding machine
typical fault conditions and related fault-finding procedures
machine maintenance and repair techniques
technical specifications manuals
signs of faulty performance and appropriate action to address faults
typical moulding tools, equipment and materials
quality standards and practices
work health and safety (WHS) and environmental aspects of relevant moulding processes
workplace procedures
recording and documentation practices.
Assessors must:
satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment, as set by the VET regulator
have vocational competency in performing moulding operations, at least to the level being assessed, with relevant industry knowledge and experience.
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 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.