Required skills

communication skills to

confirm work requirements and specifications

communicate effectively regarding work requirements with supervisor or other workers

report work outcomes and other requirements

literacy skills

reading skills to the level required to understand information relating to work orders including common industry terminology and safety procedures

writing skills to prepare reports and interpret technical information and specifications

numeracy skills to interpret instruments gauges and measuring equipment

planning and organising skills to

identify risk factors to minimise risk to self and others

contribute to activities which implement and follow standard workplace procedures

problemsolving skills to

identify technical and procedural problems

refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person

selfmanagement skills to

locate and identify appropriate tools and equipment

recognise limitations and seek timely advice

follow basic workplace documentation such as minor maintenance procedures

teamwork skills to work with others to contribute to job requirements and work outcomes

technical skills to

select tools and equipment appropriate to the task

use tools and equipment to perform minor adjustments to outdoor power equipment components and systems

technology skills to use workplace technology to assist with work practices

Required knowledge

WHS regulations requirements equipment and material and personal safety requirements relevant to outdoor power equipment

methods of sourcing information relevant to performing minor adjustments to outdoor power equipment

types and application of appropriate tools and equipment

adjustment methods for outdoor power equipment

workplace documentation policies and procedures

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 adjustment methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances

carry out a minimum of three minor adjustments according to workplace and manufacturer and component supplier specifications

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 range of outdoor power equipment

hand and power tools and specialised repair tools and equipment appropriate for performing minor adjustments to outdoor power equipment

specifications and workplace 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

Workplace procedures may include:

Tools and equipment may include:

Workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements:

Outdoor power equipment types may include:

Workplace documentation may include:

Minor adjustments may include adjustments to: