Required skills

technical skills to use tools and equipment to inspect vehicle salvage saleable items

communication skills to

confirm work orders and safety procedures with supervisor

report work outcomes and problems relating to identifying saleable goods and determining their value

literacy skills to

interpret manufacturer specifications

analyse information relating to workplace policies and procedures

use common industry terminology plans and safety procedures and follow WrittenOff Vehicles Register WOVR requirements

numeracy skills to

determine and calculate value of saleable items

estimate retail price of items

planning skills to

obtain equipment and materials

organise work activities

prepare and lay out worksite

problemsolving skills to

avoid time and material wastage

identify technical and procedural problems

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

technology skills to use computerised technology and communications devices to research and report on vehicle salvage saleable items and their value

Required knowledge

technical knowledge of motor vehicle mechanical electrical surface and structural

dismantling and repair methods

loss recovery methods and costs

inspection methods and procedures

general insurance industry knowledge including relevant sections of

Competition and Consumer Act

contract and insurance law

copyright law

Insurance Contracts Act

General Insurance Code of Practice

intellectual property

Motor Vehicle Insurance and Repair Industry Code of Conduct

personal legal liability

State or Territory Fair Trading Act

WOVR requirements for each State or Territory

methods of sourcing manufacturer and component supplier specifications including workshop manuals and repair guides

methods of sourcing current retail costs of vehicles vehicle components and materials

methods of accessing independent sources with the required skills to value vehicle salvage

salvage disposal contractors and auction houses

applicable commonwealth state or territory laws regulations and standards relating to identifying vehicle salvage saleable items and determining their value including

environmental regulations

legislation

Workplace Health and Safety Act

workplace policies and procedures relating to identifying vehicle salvage saleable items and determining their value including

quality requirements

recording and reporting procedures

work organisation and planning processes

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 when inspecting vehicles

select tooling equipment and vehicle inspection methods appropriate to the circumstances

correctly identify serviceable vehicles vehicle systems and components

accurately estimate and calculate vehicle and component retail value

correctly identify vehicle salvage category

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 must be made available for the assessment of this unit

work instructions

a range of total loss vehicles

parts catalogues

computer hardware and software calculators and general office equipment

internet access

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 policies and procedures may include:

Legal requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice, and may include:

Manufacturer and component supplier specifications may include:

WHS requirements may include:

Workplace environmental practices may include:

Tooling equipment may include:

Vehicle inspection methods may include:

Vehicle salvage may include:

Category of vehicle salvage may include: