Required skills

Required skills include

technical skills to the level required to use workplace technology equipment and tools related to repairing and testing posthole digging systems

communication skills to the level required to confirm work requirements and specifications to communicate effectively regarding work requirements with supervisor other workers and customers to report work outcomes and problems and to relate to people from a range of social cultural and ethnic backgrounds and of varying physical and mental abilities

literacy skills to the level required to understand information related to work orders and to locate interpret and apply manufacturercomponent supplier information workplace policies and procedures

numeracy skills to the level required to correctly calculate time assess tolerances apply accurate measurements calculate material requirements and establish quality checks

problemsolving skills to the level required to plan and organise activities and establish safe and effective work processes which anticipate andor resolve problems and downtime and to systematically develop solutions to avoid or minimise reworking and avoid wastage

team skills to the level required to work effectively and cooperatively with others to optimise workflow and productivity

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes

dangers of working with posthole digging equipment

the relationship of a posthole digging system to power unit drive safety reversing and adjustment systems and overload protection device

mechanical principles relevant to posthole digging systems

classifications of posthole digging systems and components

material used in posthole digging system components

types and causes of faults in posthole digging systems

types and layout of servicerepair manuals hard copy and electronic

servicing and repair procedures

types of lubricants application and methods of lubrication

selection checking and use of tooling and equipment

manufacturer andor component supplier specifications

applicable commonwealth state or territory legislation regulations standards and codes of practice including OHS and environment relevant to servicing and repairing posthole digging systems

organisational policies and procedures including quality requirements reporting and recording procedures and work organisation and planning processes related to servicing and repairing posthole digging systems

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

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently

observe safety procedures and requirements

communicate effectively with others involved in or affected by the work

select servicing methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances

complete preparatory activity in a systematic manner

accurately interpret test results

repairreplace fit and adjust components in accordance with specifications and workplace procedures

complete service and repair of posthole diggers and associated components within workplace timeframes

present posthole digging equipment to customer in compliance with workplace requirements

complete workplace records

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that reflects as far as possible the actual working environment

Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory requirements including specified Australian standards

Where applicable reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity age gender demographics and disability

The following resources should be made available

a range of posthole digging systems and components

an area for safe testing of posthole digging systems

materials relevant to servicing and repair of posthole digging

equipment hand and power tooling appropriate to servicing and repair of posthole digging systems

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 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 its correct interpretation and application

Assessment may be applied under projectrelated 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

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

Guidance information for assessment

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

Post-hole digging systems

Component variables

Servicing and repair methods

Tooling and equipment

Materials

Information/documents

OHS requirements

Legislative requirements

Environmental requirements

Quality requirements

Organisational policies and procedures