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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to set up and operate universal measuring system
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Set-up information is accessed and interpreted
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Measuring equipment is selected, set up, and calibrated and checked for serviceability
   • Work is planned to complete job requirements efficiently
2. Carry out measurement activities
   • Measuring system is secured and adjusted to vehicle according to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or authorised agency’s recommended procedures and safety requirements
   • Vehicle is measured in three dimensions according to OEM or authorised agency’s requirements and workplace procedures, and without causing damage to vehicle system or components
   • Pre- and post-repair measurements are recorded according to workplace procedures
3. Complete measurement processes
   • Final checks are made to ensure measurements are accurate, meet workplace expectations, and comply with OEM or authorised agency’s specifications
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
   • Measuring equipment is checked and maintained according to manufacturer specifications, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
4. Prepare to set up and operate universal measuring system
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Set-up information is accessed and interpreted
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Measuring equipment is selected, set up, and calibrated and checked for serviceability
   • Work is planned to complete job requirements efficiently
5. Carry out measurement activities
   • Measuring system is secured and adjusted to vehicle according to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or authorised agency’s recommended procedures and safety requirements
   • Vehicle is measured in three dimensions according to OEM or authorised agency’s requirements and workplace procedures, and without causing damage to vehicle system or components
   • Pre- and post-repair measurements are recorded according to workplace procedures
6. Complete measurement processes
   • Final checks are made to ensure measurements are accurate, meet workplace expectations, and comply with OEM or authorised agency’s specifications
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
   • Measuring equipment is checked and maintained according to manufacturer specifications, 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.

Set-up information must include:	workplace procedures measuring equipment information OEM or authorised agency vehicle chassis specifications.
Measuring equipment must include:	universal measuring system hand tools and equipment.
Set up must comply with:	recommended workplace procedures specifications of OEM or authorised agency vehicle specifications.
Safety requirements must include:	work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: following universal measuring equipment safety requirements selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE) manual handling techniques.
Three dimensions of measurement must include:	length height width.

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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:

set up and operate a universal measuring system on two occasions to take three-dimensional measurements (length, width and height) of upper and underbody on two vehicles with different types of chassis, including checking for the following types of damage:

diamond

twist

kick-up and kick-down.

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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 setting up and operating universal vehicle measuring systems, including procedures for:

following universal measuring equipment safety requirements

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

manual handling techniques

vehicle designs, including:

mono chassis

space frame

types of vehicle chassis misalignment damage, including:

diamond

twist

kick-up and kick-down

sag

mash and sway damage

original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or authorised agency’s specifications, including pre- and post-repair measurement intervals

procedures for final inspection of set-up and operation of a universal measuring system.

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