Required skills

communication skills to

follow verbal instructions

follow job sheets and work orders

initiative and enterprise skills to recognise a workplace problem or potential problem and take action

learning skills to identify sources of information assistance and expert knowledge to expand skills knowledge and understanding

literacy skills to

understand quality procedures

read and follow information in written job instructions specifications standard operating procedures charts lists drawings and other reference documents

obtain and record measurements

numeracy skills to measure and calculate material size shape and specifications

planning and organising skills to

plan own work requirements and prioritise actions to achieve required outcomes and ensure tasks are completed on time

identify risk factors and take action to minimise them

problemsolving skills to refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person and suggest possible causes

selfmanagement skills to

select and use appropriate equipment materials processes and procedures

recognise limitations and seek timely advice

follow workplace documentation such as codes of practice and operating procedures

teamwork skills to apply knowledge of own role to complete activities efficiently to support team activities and tasks

technical skills to use workplace tools and equipment relating to fabricating panels including the use of specialist tools and equipment

technology skills to operate English wheeling machine and specialist panel fabrication tools

Required knowledge

WHS regulations and requirements relating to fabrication process

personal safety requirements relating to fabricating vehicle body panels and components

equipment maintenance procedures

procedures for the correct use of panel fabrication specialist equipment

industry standards customer requirements and workplace quality procedures relating to the fabrication of panel sections

techniques for producing paper patterns and templates

marking and cutting out procedures

wheeling and shaping techniques

features of convex and concave shapes

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria required Skills and Knowledge the 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

select methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances

apply vehicle protection methods

select the equipment most appropriate to the circumstances

complete panel fabrication to match sample panel or simulated frame

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

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials relevant to panel fabrication processes

equipment hand and power tools appropriate to panel fabrication processes

panel specifications and work instructions

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 health and safety requirements may include:

Environmental requirements may include:

Tools and equipment may include:

Materials may include:

Quality may include: