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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Select materials/components required for the operation/process
  2. Inspect and check materials/ components prior to use
  3. Prepare and/or load/secure materials/ components as required
  4. Process materials /components as detailed in organisation procedures

Required Skills

This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required skills

speak clearly and directly in order to communicate with others in the workplace

apply teamwork to a range of situations

solve problems particularly in teams in order to maintain appropriate standards

show initiative in adapting to changing work conditions or contexts particularly when working across a variety of work areas

access interpret and apply information on relevant organisation policies procedures and instructions

manage time when planning preparing and organising work priorities

take responsibility for organising own work priorities

Required knowledge

relevant Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental regulations and enterprise policies and procedures needed to carry out work in a manner which ensures the safety of people equipment and the environment The specific regulations will vary according to the area of operation

relevant quality measurement tools for the area of operation to ensure the quality of the product andor process

upstream customers and their requirements

material requirements for the job which will vary according to the function and their correct handling and storage to comply with OHampS and environmental requirements

correct handling and storage of equipment and tools to comply with OHampS and environmental requirements

environmental protection requirements relating to the disposal of waste material

established communication channels and protocols

problem identification and resolution

procedures for the recording reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Overview of assessment

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

Evidence of the following is essential

compliance with relevant legislation regulations standards codes of practice and established safe practices and enterprise policies and procedures for the preparation and processing of materials and components

maintaining a working knowledge of current processing systems and practices

working and communicating effectively and positively with others involved in the work

applying within authority the requirements of the job or work role in relation to

selecting the materialscomponents required for the process

inspecting and checking materialscomponents prior to their use

preparingloadingsecuring materials and components as per the process requirements

processing the materials to enterprise procedures and standards

modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

assessment of the competency should take place in a safe working environment in a passenger motor vehicle manufacturing plant or simulated environment using toolsequipmentmachinery required for the production process without undue disruption to the production process

assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices safety requirements and environmental constraints

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts together with application of underpinning knowledge

assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application

assessment may be applied under project related conditions real or simulated and require evidence of process

assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance but is able to be transferred to other circumstances


Range Statement

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. Add any 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.

Legislative requirements may include:

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes of practice, including those related to:

anti-discrimination

award and enterprise agreements

confidentiality and privacy

duty of care

employee relations

environment protection

equal opportunity

industrial relations

relevant industry codes of practice.

OHS requirements may include:

Legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures and may include: the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, rescue services, fire fighting organisation and equipment, first aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination, systems covering the use of hazardous materials and substances and manual handling procedures including lifting and carrying.

Organisation requirements may include:

access and equity principles and practices

environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

emergency and evacuation procedures

equipment use procedures

ethical standards

legal obligations

maintenance and storage procedures

OHS requirements

organisational and site guidelines

policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility

procedural manuals

quality assurance guidelines

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

recording and reporting guidelines.

Job context may include:

Work areas including:

body construction, aluminium die casting, iron foundry operations, engine machining, spray painting, automotive plastics, stamping & press operations, fabrication hardware, trim manufacture, vehicle assembly, warehousing, engine assembly, seat frame manufacture

Processes including:

welding sub-assemblies, fitting hang-on components, fittings dies to die boxes, pouring aluminium, machining parts, application of paint, cutting blanks, assembly of components to form sub-assemblies, fitting parts to bodies, assembly of parts, parts picking and replenishment.

Selection procedures may include:

matching part numbers to the model/code under construction

enterprise specifications for selection of materials/components may include size

shape

tolerances

critical measurements

identification of bin/batch numbers and codes

checking materials/components against requirements of production schedules/supply requisition.

Inspection of materials and components may include:

inspection for defects that may cause the manufactured components to be faulty on completion

inspection to ensure surfaces are clean and dried to the required state as determined by the standard operating procedures

visual inspection

measuring

gauging

weighing

checking for correct part names/codes/numbers

check colour of paint meets the requirements of the job sheets

defects may be surface

structural or other.

Preparation may include:

cleaning and preparation of surfaces

weighing and measuring materials to specified amounts

removal or external packaging

cleaning of surfaces

cleaning with solvents or air blowers

mixing paint

masking off of bodies

application of lubricants to parts to ensure ease of fitting during assembly operations.

Loading procedures may include:

matching materials/components to equipment on the basis of part numbers and codes

alignment of components/materials with predetermined points on machinery

secure clamping of materials/components to prevent movement and distortion and minimise waste, as specified in standard operating procedures.

Finishing may include:

final finish by grinding

metal finishing

panel flanging and hemming

hand filing

sanding

adjustment to tolerances

application of adhesives and sealants to ensure components are securely joined and free of leaks

nuts, bolts and screws tensioned to the specification.

Procedures, regulations and policies may include:

organisation regulations

policies and procedures including organisation OH&S and environmental policy and procedures

ISO standards (Quality Management and Environmental)

Vehicle Industry OH&S Award

OH&S Legislation

Environmental Management Legislation

standard operating procedures

suppliers operating instruction manuals

organisation production process sheets

organisation production schedules

organisation supply requisition procedures/forms

organisation inventory control procedures (paper or computer based).