The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, 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

It is essential that competence is fully observed and there is ability to transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual situations in the critical aspects of:

observing safety procedures

communicating effectively with others involved in or affected by the work

selecting methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances

completing preparatory activity in a systematic manner

testing and retesting of instruments and warning systems

repairing a range of instrument and warning systems to site and manufacturer/component supplier requirements

completing workplace and equipment documents.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

Application of competence is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated worksite.

Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Assessment is to comply with regulatory requirements, including Australian Standards.

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace

material relevant to the repair of instruments and warning systems

equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to the repair of instruments and warning systems

activities covering mandatory task requirements

specifications and work instructions.

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of AUR05 Automotive Industry RS&R Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge

Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on underpinning knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies

Assessment may be applied under project related conditions and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competence is able to be under the particular circumstance, and is able to be transferred to other circumstances

It is preferable that assessment reflects a process rather than an event and occurs over a period of time to cover varying quality circumstances. Evidence of performance may be provided by customers, team leaders/members or other persons subject to agreed authentication arrangements

Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role

Guidance information for assessment

Required skills

collect, organise and understand information related to work orders, plans and safety procedures for the repair of instruments and warning systems

technical literacy and communication skills sufficient to interpret and apply common industry terminology, and interpret technical information and specifications

research and interpretive skills to locate, interpret and apply operational and safety information

communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with site supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems

plain English literacy and communication skills in relation to dealing with others involved in the work

questioning and active listening skills, for example when obtaining information on electrical instrument and warning system repair procedures

plan and organise activities, including preparation and layout of worksite and obtaining of equipment and material to avoid backtracking or workflow interruptions

work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity

use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete tests and measurements to determine electrical instrument and warning system repair/replacement requirements

use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate planning and scheduling problems to avoid wastage of time and material

manipulative and dexterity skills to perform instrument and warning system testing and repair/replacement procedures

problem-solving skills for a range of procedural issues

use workplace technology related to the repair of instruments and warning systems, including the use of specialist tooling and equipment, measuring equipment, computerised technology and communication devices and the reporting/documenting of results

Required knowledge

A working knowledge of:

OHS regulations/requirements, equipment, material and personal safety requirements

interpretation of technical material, graphic symbols and diagrams

construction and operation of instruments and warning systems relevant to application

types and layout of service/repair manuals (hard copy and electronic)

testing procedures

operation of instruments and warning systems relevant to application

repair procedures

work organisation and planning processes

enterprise quality processes

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Instruments and warning systems

Instruments and warning systems include:

gauges, warning lights, dash lamps, engine shutdown systems and audible reverse warning systems in all types of vehicles, craft and equipment

Repair methods

Repair methods are to include:

testing dismantling, assembling, removal and replacement; fault finding using aural, visual and functional assessments for damage, corrosion, wear and electrical short/broken circuits; electrical measurements; diagnosing and determining repair requirements, electronic systems data (including fault codes, sensor measurement and control unit input/output signals); reading/interpreting wiring diagrams

Faults

Faults may include:

gauge/instrument warning system not working, incorrect gauge/instrument readings, open circuits, short circuits, earthing

Critical precautions

Critical precautions include:

manufacturer/component supplier procedures which must be applied as poor working practices are likely to damage electronic system ECUs and/or other components

OHS requirements

OHS requirements are to be in accordance with legislation/regulations/codes of practice and enterprise safety policies and procedures, and may include:

protective clothing and equipment, use of tooling and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of material, use of fire fighting equipment, enterprise first aid, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances

Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation/regulation/codes of practice and workplace policies and practices

Safe operating procedures

Safe operating procedures are to include, but are not limited to:

the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with vehicular movement, toxic substances, electrical safety, machinery movement and operation, manual and mechanical lifting and shifting, working in proximity to others and site visitors

Emergency procedures

Emergency procedures related to this unit are to include, but may not be limited to:

emergency shutdown and stopping of equipment, extinguishing fires, enterprise first aid requirements and site evacuation

Environmental requirements

Environmental requirements are to include, but are not limited to:

waste management, noise, dust and clean-up management

Quality requirements

Quality requirements are to include, but are not limited to:

regulations, including Australian Standards, internal company quality policy and standards and enterprise operations and procedures

Statutory/regulatory authorities

Statutory/regulatory authorities may include:

federal, state/territory and local authorities administering acts, regulations and codes of practice

Tooling and equipment

Tooling and equipment may include:

hand tooling, testing equipment, including multimeters, power tooling, air tooling, specialist tooling for removal/adjustment, oscilloscopes and scan tooling

Materials

Materials may include:

spare parts and cleaning material

Communications

Communications are to include, but are not limited to:

verbal and visual instructions and fault reporting and may include site-specific instructions, written instructions, plans or instructions related to job/task and telephones and pagers

Information/documents

Sources of information/documents may include:

verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, memos, material safety data sheets, diagrams or sketches

safe work procedures related to the repair of instruments and warning systems

regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to automotive industry, including Australian Design Rules

engineer's design specifications and instructions

organisation work specifications and requirements

instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons

Australian Standards