This unit applies to preparing and confirming workplace procedures and manuals in a TCF production workplace where judgement may be required in planning and selecting appropriate processes or procedures for self and others. Work may be conducted in a large scale production or small business situation in a TCF sector

Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.

The application of this unit is according to OHS practices of the enterprise and workplace practices, which may include:

requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment

standard operating procedures

work instructions

oral, written and visual communication

quality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output

housekeeping

tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling

This unit requires the application of skills associated with communication to interpret technical information and document procedures and specifications. Planning and organising, initiative and enterprise and problem solving are also required to identify required information determine appropriate presentation. This unit also requires team skills to ensure information is provided in a manner appropriate to meeting team needs.

Prerequisites

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Identify relevant requirements

1.1 Information required for standard operating procedures for the TCF operation is identified and assembled

1.2 Specification requirements and format are established and confirmed and TCF formulas and terminology interpreted

1.3 Information needs of audience or team members is analysed

2 Prepare specifications

2.1 Specifications are written in an appropriate format for the TCF operation, to ensure requirements can be met

2.2 Special requirements are incorporated into the specifications

2.3 Specifications are written in a manner that is clear and understood in the workplace

3 Prepare standard operating procedures or manuals

3.1 Information needed to establish the operating procedures or manual is collected, reviewed and interpreted in accordance with OHS practices

3.2 Documentation is prepared to formalise processes for achieving the enterprise objectives

3.3 Responsibility for all updates and changes to the procedures or manuals is assigned or designated

4 Review procedures and specifications against standards

4.1 Compliance with the procedures and specification requirements is monitored in relation to the required application

4.2 Results are assessed, reported and acted upon according to workplace practices

5 Maintain records

5.1 Records of procedures and specifications are maintained and associated reports prepared, where necessary, in accordance with workplace practices

5.2 Presentations on production performance and developments are made at management meetings in accordance with workplace practices

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level

Demonstrates knowledge of

specific TCF production operations, technology and skills

enterprise systems and requirements

industry standards, regulations, etc.

safety and environmental aspects of production processes

workplace policies/procedures and reporting processes

relevant OHS legislation and codes of practice

workplace practices and reporting or recording processes

relevant regulatory requirements and codes of practice

hazard identification and control measures associated with preparing

procedures and specifications

Demonstrates skills to

use management systems and procedures

use required office technology in the preparation of procedures or manuals

evaluate and interpret specification information and data

review procedures or manuals and prepare reports

communicate effectively within the workplace

select, interpret and apply procedures and processes

prepare and present reports and information in appropriate formats

read, interpret and follow information on job instructions,

specifications, standard operating procedures, patterns, charts, tickets,

order forms and other applicable reference material

sequence operations

clarify and check task related information

carry out work in accordance with OHS practices

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:

assemble information and specification requirements

interpret and analyse information for use in procedures or manuals

write procedures and specifications with respect to customer or workplace needs

confirm accuracy and appropriateness of prepared procedures or manuals

delegate responsibility

review effectiveness of procedures and specifications

ensure workplace health and safety policies and statutoryregulations are appropriately addressed in procedures or manuals

maintain accurate records

Consistency in performance

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:

organising work

completing tasks

identifying improvements

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes

recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions

completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

Resource implications

Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Context for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.

Interdependent assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.

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. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Legislative/regulatory requirements

All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.

Preparation specifications may include:

assembling information and confirming requirements

documentation preparation

review of procedures

consultation with other personnel, equipment-machine suppliers and customers

OHS practices

OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include:

manual handling techniques

standard operating procedures

personal protective equipment

safe materials handling

taking of rest breaks

ergonomic arrangement of workplaces

following marked walkways

safe storage of equipment

housekeeping

reporting accidents and incidents

other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise

Procedures and specifications may be:

Produced or selected with reference to:

enterprise or client standards

established processes

industry standards

workplace regulations

work practices

Sector

All

This unit contains employability skills.