LG-MEMCOR0161A PLAN TO UNDERTAKE A ROUTINE TASK

LEARNER GUIDE
PLAN TO UNDERTAKE A ROUTINE TASK

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 1

Welcome ................................................................................................................... 1
This Competency Unit.................................................................................................... 1
Before You Start ............................................................................................................. 2
Planning Your Learning Programme ............................................................................. 2
Self-Assessment Checklist ............................................................................................. 3
How To Use This Learner Guide ................................................................................... 5
Using the Computer and other Resources...................................................................... 6
Method of Assessment.................................................................................................... 6

Element 1: Plan to Undertake a Routine Task .................................................................. 7

Self-Assessment Checklist ........................................................................................... 9

Element 2: Plan Steps Required to Complete Task ........................................................... 10

Self-Assessment Checklist ........................................................................................... 12

Element 3: Review Plan......................................................................................................... 13

Self-Assessment Checklist ........................................................................................... 14

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PLAN TO UNDERTAKE A
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INTRODUCTION

Welcome

Welcome to the Learner Guide for Unit of Competency “Plan to Undertake a Routine Task”.
This is just one of a number of Learner’s Guides produced for the Metal, Engineering and
Maintenance Skills stream of the Metal, Engineering and Maintenance, and it is designed to
guide you, the learner, through a series of learning processes and activities that will enable you to
achieve the specified learning outcomes for the competency unit.

The content of this guide was developed from the Competency Standard MEMCOR0161A,
which is one of the basic building blocks for the National Vocational Qualification of Jamaica
(NVQ-J) certification within the industry. Please refer to your Learner’s Handbook for a
thorough explanation of standards and competencies, and how these relate to the NVQJ
certification.

You are also advised to consult the Competency Standard and assessment instrument for a better
understanding of what is required to master the competency.

This Competency Unit

“Plan to Undertake a Routine Task” addresses the knowledge and skills requirements to
effectively plan to undertake a routine task. There are three main areas or elements:

Element 1: Identify Task Requirements

Element 2: Plans steps required to Complete Task

Element 3: Review Plan

As you go through each element, you will find critical information relating to each one. You are
advised to study them carefully so that you will be able to develop the necessary knowledge,
skills and attitudes for using electrical/electronic measuring devices.

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Before you start

Before you start this Learner Guide, you need to:

a. Obtain a Learner’s Logbook that you will use to record evidence of your new
skills/competence. As you demonstrate your new skills, record your activities and have your
learning facilitator sign off on them. This will allow you to provide evidence of your
competence when you are being assessed against the competency standard.

b. Ensure that you have access to the facilities and equipment necessary for learning.

c. Ensure that your learning resources are available.

d. Ensure that you are wearing suitable clothing, that tools and equipment are safe, and that the
correct safety equipment is used.

e. Plan your learning programme (see below)

f. Understand how to use this Learner Guide (see below)

Planning your learning programme

The self-assessment checklist on the following page will assist you in planning your training
programme as it will help you to think about the knowledge and skills needed to demonstrate
competency in this unit. As you go through the checklist you will be able to find out what
elements you have already mastered and which ones you will need to pay more attention to as
you go through the learning process.

To complete the self-assessment checklist, simply read the statements and tick the ‘Yes’ or ‘No’
box. You should do this exercise now.

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SELF-ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST
- Plan to Undertake a Routine Task

Element 1 Identify Task Requirements Yes No

1. I obtain and understand instruction as to procedures and

where necessary get clarification ( ) ( )

2. I obtain understand relevant specifications for task outcomes

and where necessary seek clarification ( ) ( )

3. I can identify task outcomes ( ) ( )

4. I can identify task requirements such as completion time

and quality measures ( ) ( )

Element 2 Plan Steps Required to Complete Task Yes No

1. I can undertake task and where necessary clarified based

on instructions and specifications provided and the
the individual steps or activities
( ) ( )

2. I can identify sequence of activities to be completed in

plan ( ) ( )

3. I can check planned steps and outcome to ensure they

conform with instructions and relevant specifications ( ) ( )

Element 3 Review Plan Yes No

1. I can identify and compare outcomes with planned

objectives, task instructions, specifications and task
requirements ( ) ( )

2. I can revise plan if necessary, to meet objectives and

task requirements ( ) ( )

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How did you do?

If you ticked all or most of the ‘Yes’ boxes then you might not need to go through the entire
guide. Ask your learning facilitator to assist you in determining the most appropriate action
you should take.

If you ticked a few of the ‘Yes’ boxes or none at all then you should work through all of the
guide, even though some of the material my be familiar to you.

Plan your learning based on your answers. Be sure to involve your learning facilitator in the
planning process.

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How to use this Learner Guide

This Learner Guide is designed to assist you in working and learning at your own pace.

We suggest that you:

• Go through the sections/elements as they are presented (starting at Section 1)

• Check your progress at each checkpoint to ensure that you have understood the material

• Observe the icons and special graphics used throughout this guide to remind you of what you
have to do and to enhance your learning. The icons and their meanings are as follows:

Complete Assessment Exercise

This exercise requires you to think about the knowledge and skills
that you have or will develop in this competency unit.

Definition Box
Words/phases are defined or explained in this box. The
words/phases being explained are in bold print.

Checkpoint
This denotes a brain teaser and is used to check your
understanding of the materials presented. No answers are
provided for the questions asked.

Activity
This denotes something for you to do either alone or with
the assistance of your trainer/supervisor.

Reference
Points you to the reference materials and other support
documents or resources used in compiling the unit content.

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• Ask your learning facilitator for help if you have any problems with the interpretation of the
contents, the procedures, or the availability of resources.

• Complete each activity as you come to it. If the activity requires you perform an actual task,
be sure to tell your learning facilitator when you get to that activity so that he/she can make
any arrangements, if necessary.

• Get your learning facilitator to sign and date the Learner Logbook when you have completed
an activity.

• Complete the self-assessment checklist at the end of each section or element.

When you have worked through all elements of the guide, and when you can tick every ‘Yes’
box, you are ready for assessment and should ask your learning facilitator to assist you in making
the arrangements to have your performance assessed.

Using the Computer and Other Resources

Where your activities refer you to the library, computer and Internet resources, ask your learning
facilitator to assist you with locating these resources. If you are getting your training in an
institution, there may be a library and a computer laboratory. If this is not the case, visit the local
library and find out what resources are available.

If you are new to the computer and the Internet, someone in the computer room should be able to
show you how to use these resources.

Please note that in many of your activities you have been referred to information on the Internet.
This is because the Internet has a vast amount of information that can help you in acquiring the
particular competencies. We would like to advise you, however, that we cannot guarantee that
all the sites will be available when you need them. If this happens, ask your learning facilitator
to assist you with locating other sites that have the information you require.

Method of Assessment

Competency will be assessed while you are actually performing the tasks related to this
competency, this may be in a real workplace or a simulated situation that accurately relates to the
work situation. You are advised to consult the associated competency standard and assessment
instrument for further details relating to the assessment strategies.

You may now start your learning. Have fun while you work!

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ELEMENT 1: IDENTIFY TASK REQUIREMENTS

LEARNING OUTCOME

As you go through this element you need to ensure that you acquire the required knowledge,
skills and attitude to plan to undertake a routine task. Your learning facilitator is there to assist
you through the various activities. Upon completion of the element you should be able:

1. Obtain, understand and where necessary clarify instructions as to procedures

2. Obtain and understand and where necessary clarify relevant specifications for task
outcomes
3. Identify task outcomes
4. Identify task requirements such as completion time and quality measures

CLARIFYING INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions for tasks are obtained from the following sources:

• Job card
• Supervisor
• Manager/team leader
• Computer
• Filing system
• Other

Special efforts should be made to ensure that correct sources of information for a particular task
should be selected. Also, the procedures for obtaining instructions and clarification procedures
should be described clearly to the workers.

CHECKPOINT:

What sources should be consulted for instructions for tasks.

ACTIVITY:

Identify task outcomes from corrected source such as a job

order, supervisor, and drawings as indicated by your learning
facilitator. Complete the task outcomes in the time specified.

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RELEVANT SPECIFICATIONS FOR TASK OUTCOMES

Specifications for the job should be given based on the information from:

• Documentation
• Job cards
• Manager
• Other information source.

CHECKPOINT:

Identify the specifications for a routine task.

IDENTIFYING TASK OUTCOMES

Task outcomes should be accurately described from:

• Documentation
• Job cards
• Manager
• Other information source

These outcomes should be clarified were necessary and reasons give for their clarification. The
tasks therefore should be completed to specification on time meeting quality measures, i.e. with
tolerance. Also, appropriate steps should be used to complete a task.

ACTIVITY:

By consulting one or more of the sources named above, determine the

task outcomes for the task you selected.

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ARE YOU READY TO PROVE YOUR COMPETENCY?

Now that you have completed this element see if you have fully grasped all the components by
doing the following self-assessment.

Checklist 1 Yes No

1. I understand how to obtain and where necessary clarify

instructions as to procedures ( ) ( )

2. I understand how to obtain and where necessary clarify

relevant specifications to tasks ( ) ( )

3. I understand how to identify task outcomes ( ) ( )

4. I can identify task requirements such as completion time

and quality measures ( ) ( )

Checklist 2 Yes No

1. Instructions as to procedures are obtained, understood

and where necessary clarified ( ) ( )

2. Relevant specifications for task outcomes are obtained,

understood and where necessary clarified ( ) ( )

3. Task outcomes are identified ( ) ( )

4. Task requirements such as completion time and

quality measures are identified ( ) ( )

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ELEMENT 2: PLAN STEPS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE TASK

LEARNING OUTCOME

As you go through this element you need to ensure that you acquire the required knowledge,
skills and attitude to plan steps required to complete task. Your learning facilitator is there to
assist you through the various activities. Upon completion of the element you should be able:

1. Identify necessary steps or activities required to undertake a task

2. Identify sequence of activities required to completed in a plan
3. Check that planned steps and outcome conforms with instructions and relevant
specifications

STEPS AND ACTIVITIES REQUIRED TO UNDERTAKE TASK

Plans for tasks should be prepared and where necessary, requirements should be clarified from
appropriate sources. Therefore, all steps or activities should be identified and described.

CHECKPOINT:

Why is it necessary to identify the steps and activities

required for undertaking a task?

ACTIVITY:

Based on the information obtained from the sources identified,

outline all steps and activities involved in undertaking the task
requirements of the routine task you selected. Share your results
with your peers and your learning facilitator.

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SEQUENCE OF ACTIVITIES

All activities in the plan should be placed in a logical sequence along with the identification of
the reasons for arranging the activities in that order.

CHECKPOINT:

Why is it necessary to organize all activities in the plan in a

logical sequence?

CHECKING PLANNED STEPS AND OUTCOMES

All planned steps and outcomes should be checked against the instructions and specifications.
This is done so as to ensure that the plan is implemented smoothly.

ACTIVITY:

Conduct a check on all the planned steps and outcomes against the
instructions and specifications you identified earlier.

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ARE YOU READY TO PROVE YOUR COMPETENCY?

Now that you have completed this element see if you have fully grasped all the components by
doing the following self-assessment.

Checklist 1 Yes No

1. I understand how to identify necessary steps/activities

required to undertake a task ( ) ( )

2. I understand how to identify sequence of activities

required to complete a plan ( ) ( )

3. I understand how to check planned steps and outcomes to

ensure conformity with instructions and relevant information ( ) ( )

Checklist 2 Yes No

1. Steps/activities required to undertake a task identified ( ) ( )

2. Sequence of activities required to be completed in a plan

are identified ( ) ( )

3. Planned steps and outcomes are checked to ensure conformity

with instructions and relevant specifications ( ) ( )

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ELEMENT 3: REVIEW PLAN

LEARNING OUTCOME

As you go through this element you need to ensure that you acquire the required knowledge,
skills and attitude to review plan. Your learning facilitator is there to assist you through the
various activities. Upon completion of the element you should be able:

1. Identify and compare outcomes with (planned) objectives, task instructions,

specifications, and task requirements
2. Revise plan if necessary, to better meet objectives and task requirements.

IDENTIFYING AND COMPARING OUTCOMES

Identified outcomes should be compared with planned activities to ensure that activities are
carried out in line with instructions, and that task requirements and specifications are complied
with. Reasons for this final check of specifications should also be given.

ACTIVITY:

Identify a number of reasons for conducting the final check on the

routine task you have been working with.

REVISE THE PLAN

If it is necessary, revise your plan to make changes to better meet your objectives and task
requirements. However, the reasons for making changes to the plan should be given and an
explanation provided.

ACTIVITY:

Revise a plan and give reasons for the changes made to your plan.
Share your results to your learning facilitator.

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ARE YOU READY TO PROVE YOUR COMPETENCY?

Now that you have completed this element see if you have fully grasped all the components by
doing the following self-assessment.

Checklist 1 Yes No

1. I can identify and compare outcomes with (planned)

objectives, task instructions, specifications and task
requirements ( ) ( )

2. I understand how to revise plan if necessary, to better meet

objectives and task requirements ( ) ( )

Checklist 2 Yes No

1. Outcomes are identified with (planned) objectives,

objectives, task instructions, specifications and task
requirements ( ) ( )

2. Plan is revised to better meet objectives and task

requirements ( ) ( )

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