Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MEM13015 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEM13015 - Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to work effectively in manufacturing and engineering work situations, including planning routine work and participating in and following work health and safety (WHS) procedures. The unit applies to working either individually or in a team situation and includes contributing to work-related group activities in a manufacturing or engineering workplace. This unit covers WHS skills associated with carrying out routine operational activities safely and in compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements. The unit covers the skills associated with participation in quality systems, communication and cooperation with others. The unit applies to workplaces with informal or formal quality management and improvement systems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 2
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Work health and safety
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Determine job requirements
  • Identify goals, objectives and task requirements and clarify with appropriate persons, where required
       
Element: Prioritise task requirements
       
Element: Review and modify plan
  • Adjust timelines, priorities and other planning components to respond to contingencies, as necessary
       
Element: Re-examine results of work activity against the plan and identify possible improvements to future performance of work tasks
       
Element: Work effectively with others in the workplace
  • Identify own role and responsibilities and relationship to other employees, including employees performing related/interdependent activities
       
Element: Identify supervisors and other sources of advice and assistance for own work
       
Element: Apply effective interpersonal skills to interact with others and contribute to activities and objectives
       
Element: Review and modify own work progress to complement the work of others
       
Element: Report own work progress to supervisors and where required to fellow employees using standard operating procedures (SOPs)
       
Element: Follow safe work practices
  • Check for and identify hazards in the work area before and during work
       
Element: Follow procedures for avoiding or controlling hazards already identified in instructions, signage or other workplace communication
       
Element: Identify and report risks and hazards not covered by procedures
       
Element: Select, use and maintain relevant personal protective equipment (PPE) by procedures, as required
       
Element: Recognise emergency situations and take appropriate initial emergency action
       
Element: Follow procedures for responding to emergencies
       
Element: Report incidents, injuries and other WHS non-conformances according to procedures
       
Element: Work within a quality system
  • Follow instructions and procedures and perform duties in accordance with standard operating procedures or quality system requirements
       
Element: Ensure conformance of product and process to specifications
       
Element: Report defects and non-conformance to specifications according to procedures
       
Element: Participate in process improvement procedures, where required
       
Element: Participate in workplace health and safety procedures
  • Identify workplace health and safety policies and procedures relevant to own work and work area
       
Element: Identify relevant WHS managers and representatives for own work area
       
Element: Provide input to minimise hazards in work area in line with organisation WHS procedures and participative arrangements
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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.

Quality systems include one (1) or more of the following

quality planning

quality assurance

quality control

quality improvement procedures and processes

Task requirements include one (1) or more of the following:

timeframe

quality requirements

outcome and performance requirements

job history

checks

reporting requirements

tools and equipment

materials and parts

supporting documents

Specifications include one (1) or more of the following:

task lists

instructions

manufacturer manuals

diagrams and schematics

sketches

parts lists

SOPs

Planning includes one (1) or more of the following:

preparing a plan to complete the task

organising task into manageable steps including appropriate order and timing

monitoring the progress of processes related to own responsibilities

applying relevant WHS instructions

collecting, sorting, recording results of work

seeking advice and guidance on setting priorities and timeframes

seeking feedback from supervisor, trainer or mentor

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify goals, objectives and task requirements and clarify with appropriate persons, where required 
 
Adjust timelines, priorities and other planning components to respond to contingencies, as necessary 
 
Identify own role and responsibilities and relationship to other employees, including employees performing related/interdependent activities 
 
 
 
 
Check for and identify hazards in the work area before and during work 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Follow instructions and procedures and perform duties in accordance with standard operating procedures or quality system requirements 
 
 
 
Identify workplace health and safety policies and procedures relevant to own work and work area 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MEM13015 - Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
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Assessment Record Sheet

MEM13015 - Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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