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. Prepare vehicle

1.1 Workplace procedures are identified and followed

1.2 Research objectives, work plans and check lists are identified for test

1.3 Instructions and analysisparameters are interpreted

1.4 Vehicle system and component monitoring and testing equipment are installed and checked for operation according to workplace and manufacturer procedures

1.5 Vehicle is checked for safe and correct operation within the parameters of the test plan

2. Operate and monitor vehicle

2.1 Vehicle is operated in line with test requirements

2.2 Performance of vehicle during test is monitored

2.3 Observations are recorded according to workplace procedures and research objectives

3. Complete test documentation

3.1 Running observations are reviewed and report is prepared according to workplace procedures

3.2 Final analysis and test findings are reported to management and engineering personnel according to workplace procedures

3.3 Vehicle records are maintained and updated information is processed according to work instructions and workplace procedures

Skills

Description

Reading skills to:

interpret research objectives relating to vehicle test

interpret vehicle specifications and test results

interpret workplace and manufacturer instructions, schedules, reports, manuals and work plans.

Writing skills to:

prepare test plan

complete records of test results and outcomes.

Oral communication skills to:

discuss vehicle test results with relevant personnel

communicate test results between team members and management

communicate work plans, schedules and analysed vehicle information to team members of varying technical backgrounds.

Numeracy skills to:

interpret vehicle performance against manufacturer specifications

determine schedule timelines

use test equipment.

Digital literacy skills to:

use electronic test equipment and computer testing programs.

Initiative skills to:

adapt to different vehicle models that require testing.

Planning and organising skills to:

manage testing times

plan, prepare and organise work priorities.

Problem-solving skills to:

solve problems, particularly in teams, paying attention to performance indicators that reflect changed circumstances

comply with relevant workplace procedures and test instructions.

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:

quality standards

recording and reporting

use of equipment

WHS requirements.

Instructions must include:

job sheets, work plans and specifications

manufacturer and workplace instructions

use and operation of testing tools and equipment

workplace procedures.

Analysis parametersmust include:

operational performance

test designers.