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. Plan and prepare

1.1 Work orders are reviewed to identify parts and materials to be assembled

1.2 Parts and materials are dispatched to assembly area

1.3 Details of parts and materials are recorded for stock control

1.4 Tools and equipment are selected and inspected and faults reported

2. Load parts onto assembly jigs

2.1 Workplace procedures are identified and followed

2.2 Parts are loaded onto assembly jig according to workplace instructions

2.3 Parts are aligned and clamped according to workplace instructions

3. Select and use adhesives, sealants, solvents and fasteners

3.1 Adhesives and sealants are selected as per work order requirements

3.2 Solvents are selected and used to remove excess adhesives and sealants

3.3 Fasteners are identified, selected and fitted to component according to work order instructions

4. Produce finished product

4.1 Parts are positioned and secured according to job specifications

4.2 Fasteners are tensioned to job specifications

4.3 Assemblies are inspected for quality and checked against job specifications

5. Complete work processes

5.1 Work area, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and stored according to workplace procedures

5.2 Faulty equipment is identified, tagged and reported

5.3 Waste material is collected, recycled or disposed of according to workplace procedures

5.4 Work sheets are completed according to workplace procedures

Skills

Description

Reading skills to:

interpret job specifications, work instructions and workplace procedures

identify equipment operating instructions

interpret parts and material lists.

Writing skills to:

complete faulty equipment tags

complete work sheets relating to assembly.

Oral communication skills to:

refer tool, equipment and machinery faults to appropriate personnel.

Numeracy skills to:

record parts and materials use for stock control

use imperial and metric systems for bolt tensioning to required specifications.

Planning and organising skills to:

identify and prepare components, equipment and work area

follow assembly specifications

operate assembly tools and equipment.

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:

recording and reporting

use and maintenance of equipment

work health and safety (WHS) requirements to assemble components

work instructions required to assemble components.

Fasteners must include:

clips, pins and clamps

nuts and bolts

screws.