Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to locate, interpret and apply Australian Design Rules (ADR), original equipment manufacturer (OEM) requirements, Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) regulations, and Vehicle Standards Bulletin 6 (VSB6) National Code of Practice - Heavy Vehicle Modifications.
It applies to those working in the commercial vehicle industry, and involves the application of skills and knowledge at a specialist level.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
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. Review standards | 1.1 Heavy vehicle modification standards are identified 1.2 ADR, OEM requirements, HVNL regulations, and VSB6 specifications for heavy vehicles are interpreted and applied |
2. Check that vehicle complies with standards | 2.1 Workplace manufacturing or modification drawings are checked against VSB6 requirements for compliance 2.2 Standards are checked against OEM specifications 2.3 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and workplace procedures are identified and followed |
3. Complete documentation | 3.1 Non-compliance of standards is reported to appropriate personnel for rectification according to workplace procedures 3.2 Workplace documentation is completed 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: | identify requirements of standards interpret engineering drawings and working drawings interpret workplace procedures interpret OEM specifications. |
Writing skills to: | complete workplace documentation. |
Oral communication skills to: | report non-compliance to relevant personnel. |
Numeracy skills to: | compare measurements and identify non-conformance. |
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. | |
Heavy vehicle modification standards | ADR relevant to heavy vehicle modifications HVNL regulations OEM guides and manuals VSB6 National Code of Practice - Heavy Vehicle Modifications. |
Workplace procedures must include: | code of practice VSB6 OEM specifications WHS requirements workplace quality. |
Sectors
Regulatory or Legal - Manufacture
Competency Field
Manufacturing - Bus, Truck and Trailer