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Elements and Performance Criteria
Range Statement
This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. |
Regulatory framework | The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used.Applicable legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice include:health, safety and environmental (HSE) legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the workplace, equipment and production processes and hazardous materialsAustralian/international standards relevant to the materials being used and products being made any relevant licence and certification requirements.All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent HSE requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and such requirements the legislative requirements take precedence. |
Procedures | All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures.Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or any combination of:emergency procedureswork instructionsstandard operating procedures (SOPs)safe work method statements (SWMS)formulae/recipesbatch sheetstemporary instructionsany similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant. |
Tools and equipment | Tools and equipment include one or more portable air or power operated:impact wrenchdrillgrindercuttersaw.Additional tools and equipment will be selected as required from:bolts, screws, rivets, and so onvices, clamps and braceswork standshand tools hoists/lifting equipment not requiring any special permits or licences manual handling aids, such as hand carts and trolleysrelevant personal protective equipment (PPE). |
Hazards | Hazards must be identified and controlled. Identifying hazards requires consideration of:frayed cables/hoses dusts/swarfblades and cutting equipmentmetal and other shavings weight, shape and volume of materials to be handled hazardous products and materialssharp edges, protrusions or obstructionsslippery surfaces, spills or leaksrotational equipment or vibrationsmoke, dust, vapours or other atmospheric hazardselectricitygasgases and liquids under pressure structural hazardsequipment failuresmachinery, equipment and product massother hazards that might arise. |
Routine problems | Routine problems must be resolved by applying known solutions. Routine problems are predictable and include one or more of:tool malfunctions damaged leads or hoses incorrect tool selectedworn or blunt tools/tool bits damaged/faulty toolsnon-supply of components or fittings incorrect supply of components or fittings material failuresout-of-specification products.Known solutions are drawn from one or more of:procedurestrainingremembered experience.Non-routine problems must be reported according to according to relevant procedures. |
Performance Evidence
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:
read and interpret procedures, job specifications, material labels and safety data sheets (SDS)select and use tools, equipment and materials to meet job specificationsset up, operate and shut down the portable air or power tools/equipment to procedures monitor key variables, including:tool speedstool massoperating mediumscondition of toolsuseabilitycleanlinessoperate and adjust the equipment to meet product quality and production output specificationsclean and store tools/equipment to proceduresidentify hazards and apply relevant hazard controlsapply safety procedures· apply housekeeping procedures· apply waste management proceduresrecognise early warning signs of equipment/processes needing attention or with potential problemsrecognise routine and non-routine problemsidentify when the operator is able to rectify faults, when assistance is required and who is the appropriate source for assistancetake action to resolve faults or report faults to appropriate personneldistinguish between possible causes of routine faults, including:incorrect type and/or quantity of materialsprocedural errors blunt or worn toolspower failurestool malfunction/failurescommunicate effectively with team/work group and supervisorscomplete workplace recordsdo basic arithmetical manipulations, including additions, subtractions, divisions, multiplications, fractions and percentages.
Knowledge Evidence