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 | Check and identify raw fibres | 2.1 | Check production specifications to identify fibres required for carding operation |
| 2.2 | Check raw fibres comply with fibre production specification |
| 2.3 | Carry out checks, as necessary, to determine compliance with production requirements |
| 2.4 | Report non-conforming or defective fibre batches |
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3 | Blend fibres | 3.1 | Select and blend fibres according to production specification |
| 3.2 | Load additives, where required |
| 3.3 | Load fibres into carding machine correctly |
| 3.4 | Conduct and monitor blending to ensure blending consistency and feed uniformity, according to WHS practices |
| 3.5 | Sort waste according to workplace procedures |
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4 | Complete records | 4.1 | Complete production records or 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 and other reference material
applying relevant standards
checking production specifications to identify required fibres
selecting and blending fibres according to production specification on at least three (3) occasions
conducting and monitoring blending to ensure blending consistency and feed uniformity, according to work health and safety (WHS) practices, on at least three (3) occasions
sorting waste according to workplace procedures
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
fibre types and basic characteristics
blending and feeding processes
technical specifications, manuals and operating instructions
quality standards and procedures
WHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures
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 undertaking fibre blending and feeding for nonwoven technical production processes, 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.