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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Select and use basic mechanical measuring devices
   • Task instructions are interpreted and vehicle to be worked on is identified
   • Measuring device information is sourced and interpreted
   • Potential hazards and risks associated with the task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor
   • Measuring devices are selected to meet job requirements, and checked for serviceability and calibration according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
   • Measuring devices are used according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
2. Maintain devices
   • Measuring devices are maintained and stored according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
   • Faulty devices are tagged and reported according to workplace procedures as required
3. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instructions and workplace standards
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
4. Select and use basic mechanical measuring devices
   • Task instructions are interpreted and vehicle to be worked on is identified
   • Measuring device information is sourced and interpreted
   • Potential hazards and risks associated with the task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor
   • Measuring devices are selected to meet job requirements, and checked for serviceability and calibration according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
   • Measuring devices are used according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
5. Maintain devices
   • Measuring devices are maintained and stored according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
   • Faulty devices are tagged and reported according to workplace procedures as required
6. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instructions and workplace standards
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace 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 requirements must include:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including safe operating procedures for basic mechanical measuring devices.

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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:

use and maintain three of the following basic mechanical measuring devices:

inside and outside calipers

steel rulers

depth gauges

spirit levels

tape measures

squares

T-squares

straight edges.

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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 using and maintaining basic mechanical measuring devices, including safe operating procedures for basic mechanical measuring devices

types, uses, limitations and operating procedures for the basic mechanical measuring devices specified in the performance evidence

procedures for selecting measuring devices

procedures for identifying and tagging faulty measuring devices

basic maintenance, adjustment, calibration and storage procedures for mechanical measuring devices.

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