List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Determine job requirements | 1.1 | Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
| 1.2 | Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times |
| 1.3 | Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs |
| 1.4 | Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions |
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2 | Prepare equipment | 2.1 | Select knives and check their condition for suitability |
| 2.2 | Sharpen or prepare knives, as required |
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3 | Trim materials | 3.1 | Confirm with operator or supervisor trimming requirements for required task or process |
| 3.2 | Assess trimming requirements in accordance with workplace procedures |
| 3.3 | Monitor and dispose of waste in accordance with environmental and workplace procedures |
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4 | Clean and store equipment | 4.1 | Clean equipment in readiness for next application |
| 4.2 | Store equipment after use in accordance with procedures |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include:
reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures and safe work practices, industry codes and standards
using personal protective equipment (PPE), where required
applying relevant standards
selecting, sharpening and preparing knives applicable to the required task
trimming materials in accordance with procedures on at least two (2) occasions
monitoring and disposing of waste in accordance with environmental procedures
cleaning, maintaining and storing equipment appropriately.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
safe work practices and procedures and use of PPE
relevant Australian Standards
industry and product processes and equipment
trimming requirements
procedures for knife handling, sharpening, and storing
processes for waste monitoring
quality standards and manual handling procedures
work health and safety (WHS) and environmental aspects of relevant processes, particularly working with sharp objects
relevant federal and state or territory legislative or regulatory requirements
recording and reporting procedures.
Assessors must:
satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment, as set by the VET regulator
have vocational competency in trimming hides, skins or leather, at least to the level being assessed, with relevant industry knowledge and experience.
Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.