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.
1. Prepare for operations | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply documentation and procedures for monitoring casting quality and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Establish and maintain communications with other personnel 1.3 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 1.4 Identify, address and report potential risks and hazards 1.5 Identify, address and report environmental issues 1.6 Follow emergency procedures 1.7 Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods 1.8 Ventilate work area 1.9 Check tools and required equipment availability and checks for operational readiness 1.10 Set up equipment according to company standard work procedures |
2. Maintain efficient operation of casting area | 2.1 Carry out plant and equipment start-up checks and procedures according to plant/equipment configurations and system requirements 2.2 Control systems supplying air and water to the casting and quality inspection area 2.3 Clean and condition ladles and launders for safe, efficient casting to operating standard 2.4 Prepare ladle and launder for maintenance and/or repair as required 2.5 Maintain work area in a clean, safe condition |
3. Control quality of castings | 3.1 Carry out and record pre-start quality control equipment checks 3.2 Visually inspect castings in their mould for compliance with specification 3.3 Operate equipment to remove reject castings 3.4 Dress cooled castings to allow efficient refining 3.5 Batch and identify castings 3.6 Complete production documentation 3.7 Pass on end of shift information verbally or in writing to incoming shift |
Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:
locates and applies applicable legislation, documentation, policies and procedures
implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of monitoring casting quality
working with/handling high temperature materials
identifying and managing hazards associated with hot molten metal
handling hazardous substances correctly
identifying and applying dust suppression and extraction methods
identifying and managing ventilation systems
demonstrates completion of monitoring casting quality that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
performing start up in sequence on equipment to meet job requirements
operating plant and equipment to meet job requirements
monitoring and maintaining air and water supply to the work area
inspecting castings to ensure work specifications are met, and reporting defects
dressing cooled castings for refining
batching and identifying castings
performing routine checks on equipment
maintaining required documentation and records
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of monitoring casting quality through:
casting plant construction components and operation
characteristics of molten metal
hazards associated with hot molten metal
safe working procedures with molten metal
protective equipment for working with hot materials
identification of reject castings
recording storage and scheduling requirements for production
service requirements and specifications
fault finding, rectification and reporting
tolerances allowable in the quality system and when action should be taken
quality assurance and inspection procedures and systems
An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,
this unit must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,
this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,
assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,
assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,
assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,
where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,
assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:
Industry sector | AQF** Level | Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience |
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction | 1 | 1 Year |
2 | 2 Years |
Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying) | 3-6 | 3 Years |
Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction | 3-6 | 5 Years |
Other sectors | Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation. |
*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.
**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level