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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Obtain and interpret detailed inspection data
   • Gather, and record inspection data and other relevant information and confirm as valid and authentic.
   • Analyse and interpret information to assist in the identification of issue/s.
   • Handle information legally and ethically.
2. Undertake technical research
   • Identify and access standards and specifications related to the issues.
   • Undertake research on all the information gathered during detailed vehicle inspections.
   • Seek advice to clarify any unclear findings.
   • Report and present research findings in language, style and format to suit the intended audience.
   • Provide supporting information and explanations as required by the requesting party.
3. Form and provide opinions
   • Identify and evaluate options related to the provision of advice.
   • Form and document an opinion that is logical, reasoned and defensible.
   • Offer opinions on actions to be taken in response when required.
   • Provide a comprehensive report supporting opinions reached, to meet requesting agency requirements.
4. Obtain and interpret detailed inspection data
   • Gather, and record inspection data and other relevant information and confirm as valid and authentic.
   • Analyse and interpret information to assist in the identification of issue/s.
   • Handle information legally and ethically.
5. Undertake technical research
   • Identify and access standards and specifications related to the issues.
   • Undertake research on all the information gathered during detailed vehicle inspections.
   • Seek advice to clarify any unclear findings.
   • Report and present research findings in language, style and format to suit the intended audience.
   • Provide supporting information and explanations as required by the requesting party.
6. Form and provide opinions
   • Identify and evaluate options related to the provision of advice.
   • Form and document an opinion that is logical, reasoned and defensible.
   • Offer opinions on actions to be taken in response when required.
   • Provide a comprehensive report supporting opinions reached, to meet requesting agency requirements.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

gathering and presenting information

tailoring information to suit the needs of diverse audiences

researching, interpreting and analysing information and data

reading and understanding complex legislation

writing reports of varying complexity depending on the intended audience

forming and providing expert opinions

applying public sector legislation including work health and safety and environmental procedures in the context of providing vehicle technical advice

assessing vehicle standards

using diagnostic techniques

using personal computer, internet, word processing and databases for research, analysis and interpretation

providing vehicle technical advice relating to three actual or simulated situations on separate occasions or for three different vehicle situations

undertake technical research directly related to the vehicle technical advice required

forming opinions that are supported with detailed inspection data and research findings

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

specialist technical knowledge of areas addressed

state and territory and Commonwealth legislation and regulations

Australian Design Rules (ADRs), Australian Vehicle Standards Rules (AVSR), modification codes, vehicle standards, manufacturers’ standards, related international standards

chain of evidence/rules of evidence provisions

written off vehicle register (WOVR)

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

court requirements relating to the provision of vehicle technical advice

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