The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

It is essential that competence in this unit signifies ability to transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual circumstances in the critical aspects of:

eliciting sufficient information from the customer and/or other sources to enable a confirmed identification of vehicle or unit the part/product intended

accessing the parts/products catalogue systems associated with required vehicle/unit

using both manual and computer-based parts/products catalogues and equivalent documentation to trace and identify common specific brand parts/products

communicating effectively with others involved in or affected by the work.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

Application of competence is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated worksite.

Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Assessment is to comply with regulatory requirements, including Australian standards.

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace

information and material identifying and selecting automotive parts and products

equipment identifying and selecting automotive parts and products

activities covering task requirements

specifications and work instructions.

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge.

Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on underpinning knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies.

Assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competence is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

It is preferable assessment reflects a process rather than an event and occurs over a period of time to cover varying quality circumstances. Evidence of performance may be provided by customers, team leaders/members or other appropriate persons subject to agreed authentication arrangements.

Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role.

Guidance information for assessment

Required skills

Required skills include:

apply research and interpretive skills sufficient to locate, interpret and apply manufacturer/component supplier procedures, workplace policies and procedures

apply analytical skills required for identification and analysis of technical information

apply plain English literacy and communication skills in relation to dealing with customer and team members

apply questioning and active listening skills, for example when obtaining information from customers

apply oral communication skills sufficient to convey information and concepts to customers

apply planning and organising skills to own work activities, including making good use of time and resources, sorting out priorities and monitoring own performance

interact effectively with other persons, including product specialists, both on a one-to-one basis and in groups, including understanding and responding to the needs of a customer and working effectively as a member of a team to achieve a shared goal

establish safe and effective work processes which anticipate and/or resolve problems, to systematically develop solutions to avoid or minimise reworking and to avoid wasting customer time

use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly calculate material requirements, estimate and calculate costs and establish quality checks

use workplace technology related to customer services, including use of measuring equipment, computerised technology, use of communication devices and reporting/ documenting of results

Required knowledge

A working knowledge of:

occupational health and safety (OHS) in relation to customer safety and ergonomics of computer workstations

common automotive terminology

the main automotive systems and assemblies and their functions

the parts/product catalogue systems, both brand-specific and general options, used by enterprise

the legal issues associated with the supply and use of non-conforming parts/components/accessories

enterprise quality processes

work organisation and planning processes

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Automotive part/product

Automotive part/product may include:

automotive parts, components and accessories specific to vehicle type or are for use by industry, and refinishing and treatment products

Customers

Customers include both external and internal customers who may be technically qualified to describe parts/products, or technical novices requiring detailed support. Regardless, customers are made feel welcome, valued and, at end of the process, satisfied

Part/product information

Part/product information may include:

manufacturer/component supplier specifications and technical documentation, enterprise procedures and documentation, enterprise or industry specifications, diagrams, sketches, verbal descriptions and physical and visual evidence

Information gathering techniques

Customer may require active assistance and questioning to fully describe requirement in terms of common vehicle/unit model, date of manufacture, purpose and appearance of product and other tracking information

Recording of information

Information provided by customer may need to be used when customer is no longer present and therefore an accurate record of information needs to be completed, retained and recovered when needed

Parts/products cataloguing systems

Parts/products cataloguing systems may be hard-copy (book-fast, loose-leaf), stand-alone computer or networked/online computer-supported services

Provider/supplier information

Provider/supplier information is not always required, but should be sought or accessed where incorrect identification of the part/product may result in legal liability, customer dissatisfaction and/or alienation

OHS requirements

OHS is to be in accordance with legislation/regulations/ codes of practice and enterprise safety policies and procedures, and may include:

protective clothing and equipment, use of tooling and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of material, use of fire-fighting equipment, enterprise first-aid, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances

Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation/regulation/codes of practice and workplace policies and practices

Safe operating procedures

Safe operating procedures are to include, but are not limited to:

conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with customer safety and working in proximity to others and site visitors

Emergency procedures

Emergency procedures related to this unit are to include, but are not limited to:

enterprise first aid requirements and site evacuation

Environmental requirements

Environmental requirements are to include, but are not limited to:

pollution and clean-up management

Quality requirements

Quality requirements are to include, but are not limited to:

regulations, including Australian standards, enterprise quality policy, standards, operations and procedures

Legislative requirements

Statutory/regulatory authorities may include:

federal, state/territory and local authorities administering acts, regulations and codes of practice

Communications

Communications are to include, but are not limited to:

verbal and visual instructions and may include site specific instructions, telephones and pagers

Information/documents

Sources of information/documents may include:

verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, product specifications, catalogues, equipment manuals, databases, internet, material safety data sheets (MSDS) and graphical instructions

safe work procedures related to site and customer safety

regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to commercial and retail operations and facilities

organisational work specifications and requirements

instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons

Australian standards