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

Required skills

speak clearly and directly in order to define the research brief or problem with appropriate personnel

apply teamwork to a range of situations including the conducting of research

solve problems particularly in teams in order to meet performance indicators

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 particularly to ensure correct documentation procedures are adhered to

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 legislation regulations standards and codes of practice and organisation policies and procedures needed to carry out work in a manner which ensures the safety of people equipment and the environment

product developmentengineering area involving the mechanical electrical and fabrication functions

operation of systems and components

operation of computers

operation and selection of computer hardware and software applicationssystems

types of tools and equipment and procedures for their safe use operation and maintenance

established communication channels and protocols

methods of interpreting and applying quality standards

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

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 organisation policies and procedures

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

applying within authority the requirements of the job or work role which could include

successfully completing research reports

completing work area housekeeping requirements including the documentation of project activity and process outcomes

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 organisation 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

Legislative requirements may include:

OHS requirements may include:

Organisation requirements may include:

Produce research reports may include:

Instructions may include: