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 | Prepare for surface coating process | 2.1 | Make appropriate checks to ensure that textile fabric is ready for surface coating process |
| 2.2 | Prepare work area according to WHS practices and workplace procedures |
| 2.3 | Obtain or prepare surface coating according to manufacturer instructions and specifications required for job |
| 2.4 | Report and record problems according to workplace procedures |
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3 | Prepare technical textile for surface coating | 3.1 | Conduct appropriate tests on technical textile before application of surface coating, as required |
| 3.2 | Fix technical textile into position on machine or conveyor, as required |
| 3.3 | Check job or batch requirements |
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4 | Operate and monitor surface coating machine | 4.1 | Load coating mix or transfer sheet into machine reservoir for pick-up by knife, coating roller, gravure roller, rotary screen, laminating or tie coat machine, where applicable |
| 4.2 | Set machine to correct heat, speed and thickness according to process and job requirements |
| 4.3 | Undertake and monitor coating process to ensure application is according to job requirements and manufacturer instructions |
| 4.4 | Remove coated technical textile from coating machine and conduct tests, as required |
| 4.5 | Direct coated technical textile to next operation |
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 and other reference material
applying relevant standards
safely setting up and operating technical textile surface coating machines and work area on at least two (2) occasions
safely and accurately mixing and loading surface coating mixtures on at least two (2) occasions
preparing and adjusting coating machine according to specifications required for work on at least two (2) occasions
monitoring technical textile and machine during coating process to ensure safe and efficient operation on at least two (2) occasions
consistently achieving quality and production output requirements
identifying and responding to machine or process faults
following job specifications and orders
applying workplace procedures
maintaining records.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
relevant Australian Standards
chemical handling
surface coating processes and materials
machine operations relevant to surface coating and workplace procedures
process and machine faults
work health and safety (WHS) practices
quality practices
workplace procedures
recording and reporting 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 applying surface coatings to technical textiles, 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.