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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Determine job requirements
   • Job instructions and specifications are correctly interpreted and followed.
2. Inspect and layout patterns
   • Pattern(s) are inspected to ensure dimensions and surface finish conform to specifications.
   • Pattern and runner system is laid out to specifications from drawings, sketches or verbal instructions.
   • Pattern(s) are correctly aligned.
3. Mount pattern on plates
   • Cope and drag patterns/double sided match plate patterns are attached to pattern plate/s according to specification.
   • Cope and drag patterns/double sided match plate patterns are inspected for security and alignment.
4. Mount runner system
   • Volume of runner system conforms to specification.
   • Runner components are attached to pattern plates using appropriate fixing and joining techniques to specification.
5. Inspect plated pattern assembly
   • Surface and mouldability of plated pattern assembly are inspected for compliance with specifications.

Required Skills

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in determining job requirements from written instructions specifications sketches and drawings planning and sequencing tasks checking and clarifying taskrelated information performing relevant calculations following verbal instructions applying surface finishes for the moulding process laying out patterns and runner systems attaching pattern and runner components locating and aligning patterns checking patterns for compliance

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of units of measurement numerical operations and calculations associated with assembling plated patterns fixing and drilling techniques the reason for using particular layout and runner system types of pattern plates the techniques for avoiding cross jointing or mismatch of the pattern and their relationship to the pincentre methoding systems mouldability ie surface finish face taper convex or concave perspectives undercuts etc moulding and casting techniques use and application of personal protective equipment safe work practices and procedures hazards and control measures associated with assembling plated patterns

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to assemble plated patterns Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria including required knowledge and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job off the job or a combination of both on and off the job Where assessment occurs off the job that is the candidate is not in productive work then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety quality communication materials handling recording and reporting associated with assembling plated patterns or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid sufficient current and authentic Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation supervisors reports project work samples and questioning Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency The candidate must have access to all tools equipment materials and documentation required The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures product and manufacturing specifications codes standards manuals and reference materials
Guidance information for assessment

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Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Aligned	Measurement and/or dowels
Calculations	The determination of contraction rates as well as applicable general engineering calculations

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