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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for electrolytic cleaning process
  2. Conduct electrolytic cleaning

Required Skills

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to prepare and carry out electrolytic cleaning process

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures for preparing for and carrying out electrolytic cleaning processes

reschedule materials to meet plant availability

receive and deploy materials

store scheduled materials

facilitate smooth product flow

communicate with work group suppliers and customers

deal with faults and variances

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used This includes knowledge of the following as required to prepare and carry out electrolytic cleaning process

precautions necessary to ensure safety

potential dangers inherent in specific plant and equipment

safe working procedures and systems

use of protective clothing and equipment

handling of chemicalsdispatch of waste products

storage and scheduling requirements for production

plant requirements for various schedules

service requirements and specifications

manning and competence requirements

fault finding rectification and reporting

materials specifications

optimisation of processing

standard operating procedures

tolerances allowable in the quality system and when action should be taken

production documentation requirements and procedures

relevant quality assurance and inspection procedures and systems

limits of authority

teamwork practices and team building techniques

minimising conflict and conflict resolution

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

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following

knowledge of the requirements procedures and instructions for preparing and carrying out electrolytic cleaning processes

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient completion of electrolytic cleaning processes

working with others to undertake and complete the electrolytic cleaning process in a way that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of electrolytic cleaning processes that safely effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant For example language literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods

written andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

implementation of appropriate requirement procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

working with others to undertake and complete the electrolytic cleaning process

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues


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.

Relevant compliance documentation may include:

legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Legislation may include Acts and regulations dealing with:

mining safety and health

mine inspection

OHS

explosives

Personal protective equipment may include:

helmet

eye/face protection

respiratory protection

heat resistant clothing/gloves

hearing protection

safety footwear

Hazards may include:

rail and road movement

cranes

noise

wind borne dust

sharp objects

moving machinery

falling/falling objects

Environmental issues may include:

drainage

dust and fumes/emissions

hazardous chemicals

noise

run-off/spills

waste management and disposal

water quality