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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to undertake pre-repair operations
  2. Clean equipment or components prior to repair or storage
  3. Clean up work area and finalise work processes

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to follow oral and written instructions

learning skills to identify sources of information assistance and expert knowledge

literacy skills to

read interpret and follow information on written job instructions specifications standard operating procedures charts lists drawings and other applicable reference documents

follow workplace documentation such as codes of practice or operating procedures

document work performed during prerepair operations

planning and organising skills to ensure tasks are completed within an acceptable timeframe

problemsolving skills to seek information and assistance as required to solve problems

selfmanagement skills to

select and use appropriate equipment materials processes and procedures

technical skills to use workplace tools and equipment relating to the prerepair operations of heavy vehicles

Required knowledge

WHS regulations requirements equipment and material and personal safety requirements

dangers of working with chemical cleaning agents and cleaning equipment

cleaning procedures

environmental considerations related to chemical and cleaning agent use

storage procedures of cleaned heavy vehicle components

Evidence Required

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

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

observe safety procedures and requirements

communicate effectively with others involved in or affected by the work

select methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances

conduct cleaning and storage operations according to workplace requirements

complete workplace documentation according to workplace requirements

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 for the assessment of this unit

workplace location or simulated workplace

heavy vehicles and heavy vehicle components requiring prerepair operations

equipment cleaning agents and material relevant to carrying out prerepair operations

hand tools appropriate to carrying out prerepair operations

specifications and work instructions

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

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.

Workplace instructions may include:

computer-generated instructions

verbal instructions

written instructions.

Workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements:

are those prescribed under legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and workplace policies and procedures

may include:

protective clothing and equipment

use of tools and equipment

handling of material

use of fire-fighting equipment

first aid equipment

hazard control, including control of hazardous materials and toxic substances.

Procedures and information may include:

safe work procedures relating to heavy vehicle pre-repair operations

verbal, written and graphical instructions

signage

work schedules, plans and specifications

work bulletins or memos

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

diagrams or sketches

regulatory and legislative requirements relating to the automotive industry

Australian Design Rules

engineer's design specifications and instructions

organisation work specifications and requirements

instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons

Australian Standards

heavy vehicle repair manuals.

Method options may include:

steam cleaning

high-pressure washing

manual washing

the use of protective coverings

dismantling.

Cleaning materials may include:

cleaning agents

sprays (dewaxing, detergents, degreasers, special purpose agents)

rust prevention material.

Equipment may include:

hand tools and equipment

personal and vehicle protection

storage tubs and racks

special equipment (pressure washers, steam cleaners, spray equipment)

power tools

jacks and stands

lifting equipment.

Environmental requirements may include:

waste management

chemical and cleaning agent management

control of noise and fumes

clean-up management.