1. The components and functions of the devices are explained correctly
2. Deviations from normal operation are identified and the correct corrective actions are applied or proposed
3. Reports and records and procedures are documented and reflect events and conditions
4. Production targets for quantity and quality are met.

INDICATORS

Organisation of work, methods and procedures
Safe working and good housekeeping

RANGE

Parameters, output quantities, qualities
Materials are identified correctly
The essential characteristics are recognised and identified
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.
Mixtures and modifications are made using the best available practise.
Costs are calculated using the optimum methods and procedures
Quality assurance aspects are applied as applicable

INDICATORS

Clear definition of the materials properties
Systematic categorisation of materials and additives
Recording and documentation of formulations
Safe working practice and good housekeeping

RANGE

Information retrieval for material cost and properties for cost performance evaluation
The specification and criteria for production equipment are correctly applied to selection processes
Rationale and supportive costing are done to support new equipment and processes
Procedures for production and quality are generated and implemented.
Trends in losses and inefficiencies are tracked and used for decision-making.
Processes
Ability to read and make drawings of articles or process layouts

INDICATORS

Quality systems are in place
Data is retrievable, relevant and recent
Processes and products are to specification

RANGE

Application of technical criteria balanced with cost principles for decision-making
Reactions, and processes performed to standard
Principles of safety and good practice are applied
Characterisation techniques are applied and interpreted in accord with physical and chemical principles
The origin of problems is established and an appropriate corrective action proposed
Interpretation of integrated analyses for problems resolution

INDICATORS

Interpretations, application and implementation of results

RANGE

General analysis techniques
The collection and recording of evaluations are done correctly
The materials evaluations are done according to standard methods
Selected analyses are relevant
Interpretation of results is done in accord with statistical principles
Methods of ageing simulation are applied correctly
Load and stress relationships are applied correctly

INDICATORS

Interpretations, implementations and organisation of results

RANGE

Competency in these techniques.
Ability to calculate costs of manufacture
Calculation and detection of economic batch quantities
Apply sequence and scheduling of production
Apply manufacturing control techniques
Allocation of resources within a manufacturing environment

INDICATORS

Cost analysis, organisation of data, presentation of plans and sub plans

RANGE

Fundamental level of cost accounting practice

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT:

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

Observation:
The assessor will assess the candidate based on the performance of a task that is part of the candidate’s normal responsibility.

Demonstration:
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, not 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 assessor 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 candidate’s 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.