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 control molten metal in a holding furnacevessel

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures for controlling molten metal in a holding furnacevessel

troubleshoot

apply precautions necessary for safe working

use protective clothing and equipment

apply operating procedures

report faults

recognise limits of authority

apply team working practices

communicate information

use hand and power tools

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 controlling molten metal in a holding furnacevessel

principles of holding vesselfurnace operation

characteristics of molten metal basic

molten metal pouring procedures

furnace components and function

troubleshooting

combustion principles

importance of flame patternsflame impingement

hazards associated with hot molten metal

safe working procedures with molten metal

protective equipment for working with hot materials

potential dangers inherent in specific plant and equipment

pot positioning

sampling

decanting

despatch of waste products

storage and scheduling requirements for production

plant requirements for various schedules

service requirements and specifications

fault finding rectification and reporting

materials specifications

standard operating procedures

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 controlling molten metal in a holding furnacevessel

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient completion of controlling molten metal in a holding furnacevessel

working with others to undertake and complete the controlling of molten metal in a holding furnacevessel in a way that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of controlling molten metal in a holding furnacevessel 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 controlling of molten metal in a holding furnacevessel

Guidance information for assessment

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

Relevant compliance documentation may include:

Legislation may include Acts and regulations dealing with:

Personal protective equipment may include:

Hazards may include:

Environmental issues may include:

Monitoring may include:

Furnace problems may include:

Fault and variances may occur in:

Burners may be:

Pre-start checks may include:

Equipment indicator readings may include:

Maintenance may include:

Indicator readings may include: