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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for work
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Component supplier and team torquing and fastening specifications are sourced and interpreted
   • Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work area is cleaned and laid out for job requirements according to team procedures
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Problems with work area and operation of tools and equipment are reported to appropriate persons according to team procedures as required
2. Fasten components
   • Components to be fastened are inspected, prepared and assembled using gaskets, sealants, adhesives or lubricants as required and according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Components are installed and checked, and fasteners are tensioned according to team and manufacturer procedures
   • Mechanical fastener securing devices are fitted according to team and manufacturer procedures
   • Sealant and liquid locking adhesive cure times are observed according to team and manufacturer specifications as required
   • Component fastening problems are reported to appropriate persons according to team procedures as required
3. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to team procedures
4. Prepare for work
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Component supplier and team torquing and fastening specifications are sourced and interpreted
   • Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work area is cleaned and laid out for job requirements according to team procedures
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Problems with work area and operation of tools and equipment are reported to appropriate persons according to team procedures as required
5. Fasten components
   • Components to be fastened are inspected, prepared and assembled using gaskets, sealants, adhesives or lubricants as required and according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Components are installed and checked, and fasteners are tensioned according to team and manufacturer procedures
   • Mechanical fastener securing devices are fitted according to team and manufacturer procedures
   • Sealant and liquid locking adhesive cure times are observed according to team and manufacturer specifications as required
   • Component fastening problems are reported to appropriate persons according to team procedures as required
6. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to team procedures

Range Statement

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Safety and environmental requirements must include:	work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for working safely with sealants, adhesives, lubricants and greases environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of excess materials released during application of sealants and adhesives.
Manufacturer procedures must include:	stages and sequence of torquing torque settings.

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Performance Evidence

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standards defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

torque the fasteners of three different competition vehicle components or sub-assemblies

secure fasteners on six different competition vehicle components or sub-assemblies.

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Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to torquing and fastening on motor sport competition vehicles, including procedures for working safely with sealants, adhesives, lubricants and greases

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of excess materials released during application of sealants and adhesives

types, characteristics, uses and limitations of fasteners used in motor sport and performance enhancement, including:

clips, pins and clamps, nuts and bolts, and screws

material stress

types, characteristics, uses and limitations of mechanical and liquid chemical fastener securing locking devices, including:

lock wire and lock tabs

liquid locking compounds and adhesives

shelf life expiry

principles, applications, methods and techniques for torquing

procedures for preparing competition vehicle components for assembly.

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