Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

maintaining equipment

maintaining satisfactory electrical contact

planning and sequencing work operation

reading and interpreting routine information on written job instructions specifications and standard operating procedures May include drawings

following oral instructions

entering routine and familiar information onto proformas and standard workplace forms

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of

specific pretreatment processes common base metalssoils chemicalmechanical

effect of decorative treatment on different metals

functions of strikesactivation treatment

process parameters including current computations

effects of parameters on performance

post treatment processes

Australian standards

application of different equipment to the type of work processed

acceptable appearances including final specificationquality

abnormalities

requirements for post treatments

types of defects

factors affecting plate distribution

purpose and application of simple control tests

calculations for additionsadjustments to solutions

effects of adding chemicals too quickly

purification procedurestreatments

operation of anodes arrangements remedial action

effects of buildup on cathode contacts damage to rack coatings

any applicable industry standards nationalAustralian standards NOHSC guides stateterritory regulatory codes of practicestandards

use and application of personal protective equipment

safe work practices and procedures

relevant hazards and control measures related to the competency

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 electroplate decorative finishes 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 electroplating decorative finishes 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

Decorative finishes

Treatment processes

Pre-plating treatments

Equipment

Operating parameters

Abnormalities

Maintain solutions

Solution compositions

Anodes

Maintain equipment

Process transfer equipment