Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
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. Select and use basic mechanical measuring devices | 1.1 Task instructions are interpreted and vehicle to be worked on is identified 1.2 Measuring device information is sourced and interpreted 1.3 Potential hazards and risks associated with the task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor 1.4 Measuring devices are selected to meet job requirements, and checked for serviceability and calibration according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures 1.5 Measuring devices are used according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements |
2. Maintain devices | 2.1 Measuring devices are maintained and stored according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures 2.2 Faulty devices are tagged and reported according to workplace procedures as required |
3. Complete work processes | 3.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instructions and workplace standards 3.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored 3.3 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures |
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.
Safety requirements must include: | work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including safe operating procedures for basic mechanical measuring devices. |
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, range of conditions and foundation skills:
use and maintain three of the following basic mechanical measuring devices:
inside and outside calipers
steel rulers
depth gauges
spirit levels
tape measures
squares
T-squares
straight edges.
Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to using and maintaining basic mechanical measuring devices, including safe operating procedures for basic mechanical measuring devices
types, uses, limitations and operating procedures for the basic mechanical measuring devices specified in the performance evidence
procedures for selecting measuring devices
procedures for identifying and tagging faulty measuring devices
basic maintenance, adjustment, calibration and storage procedures for mechanical measuring devices.
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 mechanical measuring devices they have used and maintained, e.g. repair orders.
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 workplace or simulated workplace
task instructions
manufacturer mechanical measuring device specifications
basic mechanical measuring devices specified in the performance evidence
vehicles, components or materials that require the use of basic mechanical measuring devices
tools, equipment and materials appropriate for using and maintaining basic mechanical measuring devices.
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