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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Collect and organise numerical information
  2. Interpret and present automotive numerical information
  3. Prepare and present other workplace numerical and related information

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to communicate ideas and information using calculations in reports and repair quotations

initiative and enterprise to identify sources of information assistance and expert knowledge to expand knowledge skills and understanding

literacy skills to

understand written numerical workplace procedures and documents

read and follow numerical information on written instructions specifications standard operating procedures manuals lists mechanical drawings and other applicable reference documents

numeracy skills to

use mathematical ideas and techniques to count and measure

select and apply mathematical processes including at a minimum addition subtraction multiplication and division

planning and organising skills to

plan and organise activities using numberscalculations in plans and work requirements

plan and organise activities relating to the reading of automotive specific text

problemsolving skills to

identifying suitable mathematical principles to solve numerical problems

refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person and suggest possible causes

selfmanagement skills to

select and use appropriate written materials processes and procedures

recognise limitations and seek timely advice

follow workplace documentation such as codes of practice and operating procedures

teamwork skills to work with others and in a team by seeing and conveying information relating to the calculating planning sequencing and completion of the task

technical skills to collect organise and understand information relating to collating figures calculation and analysis

technology skills to

use available workplace technology relating to using numbers in an automotive workplace

use workplace technology to assist with information transfer

Required knowledge

knowledge of workplace policies and procedures relating to the collection storage and application of numerical information

basic mathematical concepts

metric and nonmetric systems of measurement as they relate to numerical calculations for vehicle repairs

calculations including addition multiplication subtraction division and percentages

calculations involving whole numbers and fractions

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 the Training Package

Overview of assessment

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to

identify and source relevant technical information

gather and evaluate mathematical information relating to the problem or job requirement

devise and implement mathematical and numerical solutions for a minimum of three key vehicle or workplace functions

demonstrate mathematical and numerical solutions in workplace documentation

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting

Assessment is to occur

using standard workplace practices and procedures

following safety requirements

applying environmental constraints

Assessment is to comply with relevant

regulatory requirements

Australian standards

industry codes of practice

The following resources should be made available

a workplace or simulated workplace

documentation such as workshop manuals vehicle repair information enterprise or sample documents invoices statements stock records job cards repair quotations personnel records time sheets and supply quotations

equipment for calculations such as calculators or computers

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts together with the application of required skills and knowledge

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on required skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application

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

Where applicable reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate the needs of diverse clients

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed


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, 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.

Examples of numerical information may include:

manufacturer/component supplier specifications

vehicle workshop / repair manuals

equipment / component specifications

automotive texts

information sourced from enterprise-specific documents

equipment or material supply quotations.

Calculations may include:

using simple mathematical equations with or without assistance of a calculator, relating to automotive oriented data and equipment, involving the use of:

counting

measurement

addition

subtraction

multiplication

division

whole numbers

fractions

using metric and non-metric measurement systems

using measuring devices.

Information and workplace documents may include:

repair quotations

numerical invoices

statements

stock records

job cards

personal records

time sheets

computer records,

supplier invoices or statements.