1.1. Deviations from normal operation are identified and the correct corrective actions are applied or proposed.
1.2. Reports and records and procedures are documented and reflect events and conditions.
1.3. Variations and cause effect relationships are identified and expressed.
1.4. Design processes are done systematically, using appropriate techniques.
1.5. Range of solutions for project execution.

INDICATORS:
Organisation of work, methods and procedures.
Safe working and good housekeeping.
Artefacts that work as specified.

RANGE
1.1. Parameters, output quantities, qualities, artefacts.
1.2. The selection of the material for a given application is done taking the scientific and technological aspects of the material and its end use into account.
1.3. Mixtures and modifications are made using the best available practise.
1.4. Costs are calculated using the optimum methods and procedures.
1.5. Quality assurance aspects are applied as applicable.

INDICATORS
1.1. Systematic categorisation of materials and additives.
1.2. Interaction with suppliers of materials and additives
1.3. Recording and documentation of formulations.
1.4. Safe working practice and good housekeeping.

RANGE
1.1. Information retrieval for materials cost and properties for cost performance evaluation.
1.2. The specification and criteria for projects are correctly applied to selection processes.
1.3. Research protocols are documented.
1.4. Rationale and supportive costing are done to support new equipment and processes as needed.
1.5. Cost implications are established.

INDICATORS
1.1. Data is retrievable, relevant and recent.
1.2. Processes and products are to specification.

RANGE
1.1. Application of technical criteria balanced with cost principles for decision-making.
1.2. Reactions, and processes performed to standard processes
1.3. Characterisation techniques are applied and interpreted in accord with physical and chemical principles.
1.4. The results of characterisation are applied to state of the polymer.
1.5. Interpretation of integrated analyses for projects and problem solution.

INDICATORS
1.1. Interpretations, application and implementation of results.

RANGE
1.1. General analysis techniques.
1.2. Ability to calculate costs of manufacture.
1.3. Calculation and detection of economic batch quantities.
1.4. Apply sequencing and scheduling of production.
1.5. Apply manufacturing control techniques.
1.6. Allocation of resources within a manufacturing environment.
1.7. Activities related to professional organisations in the field.

INDICATORS
1.1. Cost analysis, organisation of data, presentation of plans and sub plans.

RANGE
1.1. Fundamental level of cost accounting practice.

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT:

1. Combinations of the following forms of assessment will be used in the context of the typical roles of a Professional Polymer Technologist.

Observation
The assessor will assess the candidate perform a typical workplace task especially designed for assessment purposes. This need not be at the place of work, nor a task that is part of the normal workplace routine.

Computer simulation
The assessment may be done using a simulated task on a computer, with the assessor or the computer as assessor.

Role-play simulation
The assessors will assess the candidate in a typical workplace situation for assessment of their interpersonal skills.

Written tests and or examination.
The assessor will evaluate the candidates’ knowledge and understanding by means of written tests or examination.

Oral assessment
The assessor will evaluate the candidate’s knowledge and understanding by a verbal assessment.

Projects
The assessor will evaluate the candidate’s level of competency by setting the individual and or team, projects to complete.

Portfolios
The assessor will evaluate the candidate’s level of competency by considering a portfolio of their work.