Required skills

communication skills to

communicate ideas and information in verbal and written report

use questioning and active listening skills eg when clarifying information

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

literacy skills to

understand workplace safetyrelated procedures

read and follow information in written instructions specifications and other applicable reference documents

numeracy skills to use and communicate basic mathematical ideas and techniques that relate to automotive systems and components

planning and organising skills to

identify risk factors

plan and organise activities that implement and follow standard procedures

problemsolving skills to

recognise a workplace problem or a potential problem

refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person

selfmanagement skills to

recognise limitations and seek timely advice

follow workplace documentation such as workplace safe operating procedures

technical skills to

collect organise and understand technical information relating to

recognising and reporting unsafe situations

automotive components and systems identification location and function

select tools and equipment appropriate to the task

safely use workplace tools and equipment when applying mechanical fundamentals

technology skills to use information technology equipment to assist with research

Required knowledge

WHS regulations requirements equipment and material and personal safety requirements

methods of sourcing information relevant to mechanical systems

types functions location and basic operation of major vehicle systems and components including basic automotive mechanical terminology

common faults of major vehicle systems and components

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

identify automotive mechanical systems and components

source relevant technical information

locate mechanical systems and components on modern motor vehicles

explain the function of at least three major systems of a modern motor vehicle

demonstrate basic knowledge of possible causes of faults or problems with vehicle systems

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 must be made available for the assessment of this unit

workplace location or simulated workplace

technical reference information

a range of functioning automotive systems and components

vehicles relevant to the qualification being sought

automotive tools and equipment

personal protective equipment and workplace safety equipment

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

Sources of informationmay include:

Safety hazards may include:

Automotive systems and components may include:

Workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements:

Hand tools and equipment may include:

Common faultsmay include: