AURAFA007 - Develop and document specifications and procedures
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AURAFA007 Develop and document specifications and procedures
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Version 1.0 Issue Date: April 2024
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to identify and analyse work task requirements and activities, and then develop and document technical specifications and procedures providing concise and unambiguous direction and guidance relating to them.
It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. It involves conducting research and writing technical specifications and procedures at a specialist technician or manager level.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Evidence Required
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
Elements describe the essential outcomes.
Performance Criteria
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.
1. Identify and plan requirements
1.1 Technical activities and tasks requiring specifications and procedures to be developed are identified
1.2 Requirements and formats for specifications and procedures are established and confirmed
1.3 Requirements for information entry, storage, output and quality of document production are identified according to workplace procedures
1.4 Document design is confirmed as appropriate for efficient entry of information and satisfies established document presentation requirements
1.5 Authoritative sources and references are identified for use in preparation of specifications and procedures
2. Prepare and develop specifications
2.1 Technical information for inclusion in specifications is collected and validated according to workplace procedures
2.2 Specifications are developed that reflect document design requirements and are written in a manner appropriate to workplace
3. Prepare and develop procedures
3.1 Technical activities and tasks requiring procedures to be developed are analysed, sequenced and logically grouped
3.2 Technical procedures are developed that reflect document design requirements and are written in a manner appropriate to workplace
4. Document specifications and procedures
4.1 Developed material is documented according to workplace procedures and document design requirements
4.2 Information management requirements, including document storage, are followed according to workplace procedures and document requirements
4.3 Document is presented ready for use as required
Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standards defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria and foundation skills:
develop and document the technical specifications and procedures of an automotive repair or manufacturing process that would take more than thirty minutes to complete, including:
safety requirements of the process
steps involved in undertaking the process, including:
use of any tools, equipment and materials
explanatory graphics
specifications explaining the requirements that a product or assembly must meet or exceed
bibliography of sources of information.
Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
types and application of technical documents, including:
technical background reports
technical guides
technical specifications, including:
open specifications
closed specifications
methods of describing limits, including tolerances, clearances and wear
technical and standard operating procedures, including:
safe operating procedures
dismantle and assembly procedures
literature reviews
technical document writing techniques, including:
confirming document scope
understanding the audience
developing a plan
collecting information, including:
using primary and secondary sources
acknowledging sources
methods of organising information to meet document requirements, including:
linear or chronological
parts of an object graphics
simple to complex
specific to general
general to specific
writing first drafts, including:
using style guides
using graphics
revising and editing drafts
workplace policies relating to publishing documents with company intellectual property content.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessment must include direct observation of tasks.
Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to the specifications and procedures that they have developed, e.g. procedural documents relevant to their workplace.
Assessors must verify performance evidence through questioning on skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.
The following resources must be made available:
automotive repair workplace or simulated workplace
situations requiring research and documentation of technical specifications and procedures
range of reference materials relevant to technical research activities and vehicle specifications and procedures.
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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Elements
Elements describe the essential outcomes.
Performance Criteria
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.
1. Identify and plan requirements
1.1 Technical activities and tasks requiring specifications and procedures to be developed are identified
1.2 Requirements and formats for specifications and procedures are established and confirmed
1.3 Requirements for information entry, storage, output and quality of document production are identified according to workplace procedures
1.4 Document design is confirmed as appropriate for efficient entry of information and satisfies established document presentation requirements
1.5 Authoritative sources and references are identified for use in preparation of specifications and procedures
2. Prepare and develop specifications
2.1 Technical information for inclusion in specifications is collected and validated according to workplace procedures
2.2 Specifications are developed that reflect document design requirements and are written in a manner appropriate to workplace
3. Prepare and develop procedures
3.1 Technical activities and tasks requiring procedures to be developed are analysed, sequenced and logically grouped
3.2 Technical procedures are developed that reflect document design requirements and are written in a manner appropriate to workplace
4. Document specifications and procedures
4.1 Developed material is documented according to workplace procedures and document design requirements
4.2 Information management requirements, including document storage, are followed according to workplace procedures and document requirements
4.3 Document is presented ready for use as required
This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
There is no Range of Conditions for this unit.
Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standards defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria and foundation skills:
develop and document the technical specifications and procedures of an automotive repair or manufacturing process that would take more than thirty minutes to complete, including:
safety requirements of the process
steps involved in undertaking the process, including:
use of any tools, equipment and materials
explanatory graphics
specifications explaining the requirements that a product or assembly must meet or exceed
bibliography of sources of information.
Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
types and application of technical documents, including:
technical background reports
technical guides
technical specifications, including:
open specifications
closed specifications
methods of describing limits, including tolerances, clearances and wear
technical and standard operating procedures, including:
safe operating procedures
dismantle and assembly procedures
literature reviews
technical document writing techniques, including:
confirming document scope
understanding the audience
developing a plan
collecting information, including:
using primary and secondary sources
acknowledging sources
methods of organising information to meet document requirements, including:
linear or chronological
parts of an object graphics
simple to complex
specific to general
general to specific
writing first drafts, including:
using style guides
using graphics
revising and editing drafts
workplace policies relating to publishing documents with company intellectual property content.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessment must include direct observation of tasks.
Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to the specifications and procedures that they have developed, e.g. procedural documents relevant to their workplace.
Assessors must verify performance evidence through questioning on skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.
The following resources must be made available:
automotive repair workplace or simulated workplace
situations requiring research and documentation of technical specifications and procedures
range of reference materials relevant to technical research activities and vehicle specifications and procedures.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice
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Comments/feedback
Technical activities and tasks requiring specifications and procedures to be developed are identified
Requirements and formats for specifications and procedures are established and confirmed
Requirements for information entry, storage, output and quality of document production are identified according to workplace procedures
Document design is confirmed as appropriate for efficient entry of information and satisfies established document presentation requirements
Authoritative sources and references are identified for use in preparation of specifications and procedures
Technical information for inclusion in specifications is collected and validated according to workplace procedures
Specifications are developed that reflect document design requirements and are written in a manner appropriate to workplace
Technical activities and tasks requiring procedures to be developed are analysed, sequenced and logically grouped
Technical procedures are developed that reflect document design requirements and are written in a manner appropriate to workplace
Developed material is documented according to workplace procedures and document design requirements
Information management requirements, including document storage, are followed according to workplace procedures and document requirements
Document is presented ready for use as required
Technical activities and tasks requiring specifications and procedures to be developed are identified
Requirements and formats for specifications and procedures are established and confirmed
Requirements for information entry, storage, output and quality of document production are identified according to workplace procedures
Document design is confirmed as appropriate for efficient entry of information and satisfies established document presentation requirements
Authoritative sources and references are identified for use in preparation of specifications and procedures
Technical information for inclusion in specifications is collected and validated according to workplace procedures
Specifications are developed that reflect document design requirements and are written in a manner appropriate to workplace
Technical activities and tasks requiring procedures to be developed are analysed, sequenced and logically grouped
Technical procedures are developed that reflect document design requirements and are written in a manner appropriate to workplace
Developed material is documented according to workplace procedures and document design requirements
Information management requirements, including document storage, are followed according to workplace procedures and document requirements
Document is presented ready for use as required
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