This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

assessing vehicle standards

using diagnostic techniques

researching interpreting and analysing information and data

writing complex reports

using personal computer Internet word processing and databases for research analysis and interpretation

using effective communication including presentation and listening skills

responding to diversity including gender and disability

tailoring information to suit the needs of diverse audiences

applying public sector legislation such as occupational health and safety and environmental procedures in the context of providing specialist vehicle technical advice

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

specialist technical area

StateTerritory and Commonwealth legislation and regulations

Australian Design Rules ADRs Australian Vehicle Standards Rules AVSR modification codes vehicle standards manufacturers standards

chain of evidence provisions

codes of practice

written off vehicle register WOVR

occupational health and safety relating to the provision of specialist vehicle technical advice

contingency management process for unplanned events

court protocols

The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor Performance Criteria the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package

Units to be assessed together

Prerequisite units that must be achieved prior to this unitNil

Corequisite units that must be assessed with this unitNil

Coassessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include but are not limited to

PSPETHCB Promote the values and ethos of public service

PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service

PSPGOVB Undertake research and analysis

PSPGOV504B Undertake research and analysis

PSPGOVA Undertake negotiations

PSPGOV507A Undertake negotiations

PSPGOVA Manage conflict

PSPGOV508A Manage conflict

PSPLEGNB Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPLEGN501B Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPOHSA Monitor and maintain workplace safety

PSPOHS501A Monitor and maintain workplace safety

Overview of evidence requirements

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria look for evidence that confirms

the knowledge requirements of this unit

the skill requirements of this unit

application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework

provision of specialist vehicle technical advice in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include

legislation policy procedures and protocols relating to specialist vehicle technical advice

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when providing specialist vehicle technical advice

Where and how to assess evidence

Valid assessment of this unit requires

a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when providing specialist vehicle technical advice including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

provision of specialist vehicle technical advice in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands such as literacy and the needs of particular groups such as

people with disabilities

people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

women

young people

older people

people in rural and remote locations

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include but are not limited to a combination of or more of

case studies

questioning

scenarios

simulation or role plays

authenticated evidence from the workplace andor training courses

For consistency of assessment

Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments

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