Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to select and use tools and equipment to complete tasks under direct supervision in an automotive environment. It also involves undertaking their basic maintenance and reporting any faults.
It applies to those in an automotive environment and involves the application of skills and knowledge at secondary school level or above, and under direct supervision.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section |
1. Select tools and equipment | 1.1 Workplace procedures relevant to the use of tools and equipment are identified and applied 1.2 Work instructions are identified and clarified 1.3 Appropriate tools and equipment are selected as required by work instructions |
2. Use tools and operate equipment | 2.1 Tools and equipment are checked to ensure they are correct and safe to use according to 2.2 Tools and equipment are used according to WHS requirements, manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures |
3. Maintain tools and equipment | 3.1 Basic maintenance of tools and equipment is carried out according to 3.2 Tool and equipment maintenance records are completed |
4. Complete work processes | 4.1 Tools and equipment are shut down and stored according to workplace procedures 4.2 Work area is cleaned according to workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.
Skills | Description |
Reading skills to: | interpret instructions, workplace procedures and manufacturer specifications. |
Oral communication skills to: | communicate with supervisor to clarify instructions. |
Problem-solving skills to: | select the correct tool or equipment required for the task. |
Range Statement
This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. | |
Workplace procedures must include: | maintenance of tools use of tools and equipment work health and safety (WHS) requirements workplace recording and reporting. |
Sectors
Technical - Tools and Equipment
Competency Field
Common