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Analyzing the Unit of Competence

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Competence Standards
These are statements that describe what the industry accepts as effective performance in the workplace. This includes the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to do the job describe the work that is performed and are expressed as outcomes focus on workplace activity rather than training or personal attributes capture the ability to apply skills in new situations and changing work organization These standards are expressed in the form of discrete unit of competence

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Unit of Competence
Describes a specific work activity, the conditions under which it is conducted and the evidence that may be gathered in order to determine whether the activity is being performed in a competent manner
Describe work outcomes

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Unit of Competence
M o d e l F o r m a t
UNIT TITLE
UNIT DESCRIPTOR ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

RANGE OF VARIABLES EVIDENCE GUIDE

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Unit Title
the title of the competence unit
refers to the title of the general area of competence which is expressed in outcome terms
Operate weaving loom Perform spinning operations Apply finishing processes

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Unit Descriptor
define the scope or area of work as described in the unit expands information in the title assists in clarifying the unit title and notes any relationship with other industry units helps to differentiate between units with similar title
This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required in the performance of spinning operation. The work task start from the loading of the machine until the production of yarn.

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Elements
basic building blocks of the unit describe the key purpose of the unit describe in outcome terms the key activities that a person should perform
Unit Title: Perform spinning operation Elements: 1. Set-up and load machine 2. Operate and monitor spinning machine 3. Check quality of produced yarn 4. Complete operation

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Performance Criteria
evaluative statements which specify what is to be assessed specifies the required level of performance specifies the activities, knowledge, skills and understanding which provide evidence of competent performance task performed as per prescribed procedure
e.g. Element: Set-up and load machine Performance Criteria: Specifications are checked to identify requirements of production. Machine settings are adjusted to meet product requirements.

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Range of Variables
Defines the boundaries of the standards

supplies and materials tools and equipment

quality assurance requirements

occupational health and safety

personal protective equipment

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Unit title: Perform Spinning Operation

Elements Performance Criteria 1. Set up and load 1.1 Specifications are checked machine to identify requirements of production 1.2 Machine settings are adjusted to meet product requirements Range of Variables Count Product Twist requirements Tension Strength Extension

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Evidence Guide
relate directly to: - Elements - Performance Criteria - Range of Variables guide the assessor in the collection of evidence

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Parts of the Evidence Guide

There are five sections: Critical aspects of competence * Underpinning knowledge * Underpinning skills * Resource implications * Method and Context of assessment

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1. Critical

Aspects of Competence

Tells the assessor what evidence is essential for successful performance

It identifies the essential:

Knowledge evidence (things that must be known) Product evidence (completes work piece/service to specification)

Process evidence ( complies with industry practices and procedures)

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2.

Underpinning knowledge and attitude

specific knowledge that is essential to the performance of the competence evidence of knowledge of legislation, regulations and Codes of Practice knowledge beyond the immediate scope of the unit *

3.

Underpinning skills
skills needed to achieve the elements and performance criteria set in each unit of competence *

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4. Resource

Implications *

This section identifies the resources needed for the successful performance of the work activity described in the unit of competence
includes the consideration in determining methods of assessment to cover all aspects of the units of competence and establish consistency in performance

5.

Method of Assessment And Context of Assessment

*

possible place of assessment

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