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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to repair vehicle chassis, frame and associated components
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Type of damage is identified, and inspection report is completed and documented according to workplace procedures
   • Repair specifications from OEM or authorised agency are sourced and interpreted
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Repair tools and equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work is planned to identify repair methods, minimise waste and use time efficiently
2. Carry out repairs
   • Repair or replacement and alignment activities are carried out according to OEM or authorised agency repair specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, within industry time lines, and without causing damage to other vehicle components or systems
   • Measuring equipment is used to take accurate measurements and to align the chassis, frame and components
3. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets 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 and stored
   • Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
4. Prepare to repair vehicle chassis, frame and associated components
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Type of damage is identified, and inspection report is completed and documented according to workplace procedures
   • Repair specifications from OEM or authorised agency are sourced and interpreted
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Repair tools and equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work is planned to identify repair methods, minimise waste and use time efficiently
5. Carry out repairs
   • Repair or replacement and alignment activities are carried out according to OEM or authorised agency repair specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, within industry time lines, and without causing damage to other vehicle components or systems
   • Measuring equipment is used to take accurate measurements and to align the chassis, frame and components
6. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets 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 and stored
   • Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
   • 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.

Repair tools and equipment must include:	hydraulic repair equipment measuring and alignment equipment.
Safety and environmental requirements must include:	work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: selecting and using PPE using specialist tools and equipment identifying workplace hazards environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste materials.

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Performance Evidence

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

repair one chassis and its frame and components, in which the work must involve two of the following types of damage:

diamond and twist damage

kick-up and kick-down

sag

mash and sway.

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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 repairing vehicle chassis, frame and associated components, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

using specialist tools and equipment

identifying workplace hazards

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste materials

steps in repair inspection process

original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or authorised agency specifications and recommended repair procedures

features of different types of chassis damage, including:

diamond and twist damage

kick-up and kick-down

sag

mash and sway

procedures for determining chassis reparability

vehicle design characteristics, including:

mono unitised

alloy and high strength steel (HSS) chassis

chassis repair, replacement and alignment techniques

key characteristics of welding types and techniques

limitations on drilling and welding to chassis

type and use of chassis repair tools and equipment, including:

application of heat colours, heat crayons and thermal temp gun

hydraulic repair equipment

equipment maintenance procedures

measuring and alignment procedures

type and use of measuring equipment, including:

gun sight gauges

drop lining

trammel gauges

tape measures

final inspection procedures

work area clean-up and maintenance requirements

procedures for completing workplace documentation.

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