Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

SIFTVM002A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Inspect and maintain vehicles and equipment

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SIFTVM002A - Inspect and maintain vehicles and equipment
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to carry out standard vehicle and equipment checks, clean and detail vehicles and equipment and carry out minor maintenance and repairs in a funeral services environment.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to standard vehicle and equipment checks on all general purpose, transfer and funeral vehicles as well as ride-on vehicles and trailed and mounted equipment. It applies to both funeral home and cemetery and crematorium staff.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil
Competency Field Tools, Vehicles and Machinery
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Inspect and check vehicles and equipment.
  • Carry out visual checks and inspections of internal and external condition of vehicles according to workplace policies and procedures.
  • Maintain an inventory of vehicle equipment according to workplace policies and procedures.
       
Element: Clean and detail vehicles and equipment.
  • Clean and wash vehicle exteriors according to workplace policies and procedures and manufacturer guidelines.
  • Clean vehicle interiors according to workplace policies and procedures.
  • Clean and disinfect equipment according to workplace policies and procedures.
  • Detail vehicles according to manufacturer specifications and guidelines and workplace policies and procedures.
  • Maintain vehicle and equipment presentation according to workplace policies and procedures.
       
Element: Carry out maintenance and minor repairs.
  • Carry out minor repairs according to workplace policies and procedures.
  • Arrange periodic service of vehicles and equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and workplace policies and procedures.
  • Complete documentation according to workplace policies and procedures.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

implementation of vehicle checks, maintenance and repairs, cleaning and detailing according to workplace policies and procedures

inspecting and maintaining vehicles and equipment on multiple occasions to ensure consistency of performance and ability to respond to different situations.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

demonstration of skills in an environment where funeral vehicles can be inspected and detailed and minor repairs can be carried out

access to relevant documentation, such as manufacturer specifications and guidelines and cleaning and inspection schedules

access to a funeral vehicle, tools and cleaning and maintenance equipment.

Methods of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

observation of candidate inspecting and checking vehicles and equipment, cleaning and detailing vehicles and equipment, and carrying out maintenance and minor repairs

written or verbal questioning to assess knowledge and understanding of relevant workplace policies and procedures with regard to inspection and maintenance of vehicles and equipment

review of workplace documents completed by candidate

review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

SIFFNL002A Assist with the conduct of a funeral

SIFTVM001A Drive funeral vehicles.

Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification and in the context of the job role.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

communication skills, including clear and direct communication and active listening and questioning techniques, to liaise with appropriate personnel to arrange service of vehicles

literacy and numeracy skills to follow manufacturer instructions, maintain inventories and complete required documentation

planning and organisational skills to conduct regular visual checks and arrange periodic service of vehicles

teamwork skills to work with other staff.

Required knowledge

workplace policies and procedures regarding the maintenance of vehicles

vehicle operations

vehicle maintenance and repair techniques

infection control practices

operating and maintenance requirements of relevant tools and equipment.

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.

Visual checks and inspections may include:

tyres

fluid levels

lights

repair equipment

warning systems

instruments and gauges.

Vehicles may include:

general purpose cars and vehicles equal to or less than 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass (GVM) and seating up to 12 adults, including the driver

transfer vehicles

mourning coaches

limousines

hearses

horse drawn vehicles

escort motorcycles.

Vehicle equipment may include:

first aid kit

mobile phone

electronic communication equipment

street directory

religious ornaments

umbrellas

rain jackets

sun shade

tissues

lifting aids

trolleys

stretchers

body bags

linen

disinfectant hand solution, paper towel and soap

ordinary laundry bags

plastic laundry bags

plastic ordinary waste bags

plastic infectious waste bags

disposable paper towels for cleaning

hydrochloride disinfectant solution

small first aid kit

packs of padding, plastic suitable for dressing wounds on bodies or for preventing leakage

plastic sheeting for wrapping bodies

waterproof tape for sealing wrapped bodies

capsules for transporting babies.

Vehicle exteriors may include:

interior and exterior window glass

vehicle body

mirrors.

Vehicle interiors may include:

carpets

upholstery

ashtrays.

Minor repairs may include:

changing or repairing vehicle tyres and wheels

jump starting vehicles

changing fuses and light globes.

Documentation may include:

service or repair records

inspection checklists

cleaning schedules.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Carry out visual checks and inspections of internal and external condition of vehicles according to workplace policies and procedures. 
Maintain an inventory of vehicle equipment according to workplace policies and procedures. 
Clean and wash vehicle exteriors according to workplace policies and procedures and manufacturer guidelines. 
Clean vehicle interiors according to workplace policies and procedures. 
Clean and disinfect equipment according to workplace policies and procedures. 
Detail vehicles according to manufacturer specifications and guidelines and workplace policies and procedures. 
Maintain vehicle and equipment presentation according to workplace policies and procedures. 
Carry out minor repairs according to workplace policies and procedures. 
Arrange periodic service of vehicles and equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and workplace policies and procedures. 
Complete documentation according to workplace policies and procedures. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

SIFTVM002A - Inspect and maintain vehicles and equipment
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