Required skills

collect organise and understand legal and technical information related to contemporary mechanical systems modifications

communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications coordination of work with site supervisor other workers and customers reporting of work outcomes and completion of regulatory commercial and vehicle information systems inputs

plan and organise activities including the development and planning of modification processes preparation and layout of the worksite and the obtaining of tooling equipment materials and testing equipment to avoid backtracking workflow interruptions or wastage

work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity

use mathematical ideas and techniques to complete measurements calculate specifications calibrate and establish testing equipment and evaluate modification results against preestablished criteria

establish modification methods and processes which anticipate and allow for risks and avoid or minimise reworking and avoid wastage

use the full range of workplace technology related to mechanical systems modification including testing equipment maintenance equipment tooling calculators and measuring devices and information management systems

Required knowledge

electrical theory covering voltage current resistance power magnetics and inductance including semiconductors and electronic system applications

mechanical theory covering the concepts and principles of mechanical hydraulic and pneumatic systems

detailed knowledge of the types functions operations and limitations of the main automotive industry mechanical systems

general knowledge of automotive digital computing systems

detailed knowledge of the types functions operations and limitations of diagnostic testing equipment

general knowledge of the methods and processes for documenting and reporting modification specifications and outcomes

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

Interpret work order and locate and apply information

Apply safety requirements including the isolation of equipment and use of personal protective equipment

Follow work instructions operating procedures and inspection processes to

minimise the risk of injury to self and others

prevent damage and wastage of goods equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Modify a significant mechanical system or subsystem including

the selection development and documenting of success factors and evaluation criteria before undertaking the modification

the selection development and validation of the modification methodology processes and specification

the application of the modification specification methodology and process and

the documenting and reporting of the outcomes

Work effectively with others

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with process equipment materials and deadlines

Access to operational mechanical systems information on the required or proposed modification testing equipment for the work and a work environment

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit of competence is most likely to be project related and require portfolios or other forms of indirect evidence of process Direct evidence will include certification of compliance of the final outcomeproduct or authorisation for use by a competent authority

Assessment must confirm the inference that competence is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstances but is able to be transferred to other projects

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

Mechanical modifications

Inputs to the modification method and processes

Unit context

Evaluation criteria

Isolation procedures

Tests and testing equipment

Personal protective equipment

Information and procedures