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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to set up vehicle body alignment equipment
   • Task instructions are interpreted and vehicle to be worked on is identified
   • Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for aligning vehicle are sourced and interpreted
   • Safety requirements are sourced and interpreted
   • Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor
2. Set up vehicle body alignment equipment
   • Vehicle body is measured according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Body alignment equipment and tools required for aligning body vehicle are identified and checked for serviceability
   • Body alignment equipment is attached to vehicle according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
3. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instruction and workplace standards, and vehicle is presented ready for use or further process according to workplace procedures
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported as required
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
4. Prepare to set up vehicle body alignment equipment
   • Task instructions are interpreted and vehicle to be worked on is identified
   • Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for aligning vehicle are sourced and interpreted
   • Safety requirements are sourced and interpreted
   • Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor
5. Set up vehicle body alignment equipment
   • Vehicle body is measured according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Body alignment equipment and tools required for aligning body vehicle are identified and checked for serviceability
   • Body alignment equipment is attached to vehicle according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
6. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instruction and workplace standards, and vehicle is presented ready for use or further process according to workplace procedures
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported as required
   • 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 procedures for: selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, ear protection and safety footwear using hand tools.

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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:

correctly set up body alignment equipment on one vehicle.

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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 body alignment equipment on vehicles, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, ear protection and safety footwear

using hand tools

types and construction of vehicle bodies

types and application of vehicle body alignment equipment.

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