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.

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

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

determine the scope of their technical skills and identify when they should seek assistance

follow a planned and systematic approach to technical tasks and own professional development

provide detailed technical advice in own area of expertise to others

communicate complex technical information effectively to a variety of audiences.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit should be assessed may be assessed in conjunction with technical focused units in the MEM80111 Vocational Graduate Diploma of Engineering.

Assessment may be conducted on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then a simulated working environment must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Required skills

Required skills include:

communicating, negotiating and reviewing complex technical information and processes with a variety of stakeholders and across different levels of technical understanding

managing resources

managing budgets

scheduling and prioritising engineering and related activities

complying with OHS and regulatory requirement

performing work requiring mature technical knowledge involving a high degree of autonomy, and independent judgment, and without requiring detailed instructions

identifying need for professional development and further education and training when reviewing own capability to undertake designated work

providing specialised technical guidance to other employees performing work within the same technical field

preparing engineering and related documentation

preparing specifications, graphics and reports, as required

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes:

the nature of the work of professions and occupations within the organisation and the impact their work may have on relevant engineering and related activities

methods and opportunities for professional development, including knowledge or means of identifying relevant journals, short courses and seminars, and industry and technical associations

context and limitations associated with delegated responsibilities within the organisation, including role and responsibilities for subordinates and others working in own technical field who may not have equivalent technical knowledge

context and limitations associated with delegated responsibilities related to OHS and regulatory requirements, organisation business plan and budgets and financial objectives

organisation management and operations control systems

document management systems operation

sustainability issues relevant to own engineering activities, including, where relevant:

environmental (e.g. water, land, air pollution, recycling, life cycle design and waste minimisation)

efficient use of materials and energy

methods of formal and informal communication, including all forms of verbal and electronic means required to maintain information flow and perform functions

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.

Stakeholders

Stakeholders may include:

internal and external customers

own team members

other employees, including professional engineers, technicians, tradespersons and operators

support services and departments, such as maintenance, accounts and logistics

regulators

the general community

Non-conformance

A non-conformance is an occurrence in a process, operation, design or product that is outside planned specifications. Examples of non-conformances include:

equipment breakdowns and faults

product returns and warranty claims

software errors

cost overruns

design faults

non-compliance to a customer brief

breaches of statutory requirements

Working from first principles

Occasionally an individual will be required to work from first principles in their chosen area of engineering. The term first principles is used to indicate:

that in solving a particular issue or problem the individual will be required to start their work directly at the level of established laws of physics and science, including fundamental calculations in their technological area of expertise

Documentation and reports

Documentation and reports covers those that must be produced by the individual and those that must be read and/or followed by the individual in the course of their engineering work. Examples of documentation and reports include:

progress reports

project plans

technical investigations and feasibility studies

proposals

manufacturer specifications and workshop manuals

operating procedures

customer instructions

design records,

engineering drawings

OHS requirements

OHS requirements may include:

OHS Acts and regulations

relevant standards

industry codes of practice

risk assessments

registration requirements

safe work practices

state and territory regulatory requirements

Non-engineering related objectives

Particular engineering tasks and projects may require working to achieve objectives or within constraints that are not directly related to an engineering discipline. These may include objectives relating to:

budgets and other financial management

sales and marketing

environment

human resources (HR)

relationship with the broader community

Sustainability

Sustainability includes consideration of economic, social, ecological and resources implications of activities. Sustainability issues may include:

resources and energy:

sources, access, processing and consumption

food security and agriculture, health, education and shelter

land, energy and water

social and economic factors affecting design of machines and equipment:

life cycle design of product (manufacture to re-manufacture or recycle)

raw material, solids and hazardous waste, and production by-products

contamination of land, air and stormwater pollutants, and discharge to sewerage

climate change

Legislation, standards and codes of practice

Legislation, standards and codes f practice refer to all relevant Australian and international standards and codes applicable to a particular engineering-related task. Examples include:

AS 4024.1-2006 Series Safety of machinery

AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009 Risk management – Principles and guidelines

NOHSC:1010 National standard for plant

NOHSC:1014 National standard for the control of major hazard facilities

OHS legislation and regulations

industrial law and awards

trade practices

environmental protection

workers compensation

equality and antidiscrimination

contract law

Australian and international standards