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 for work

1.1 Workplace instructions are reviewed and wiring harness is inspected to determine job requirements

1.2 Wiring harness manufacture or modification options are analysed, selected and prepared

1.3 Tools and equipment are identified for the effective manufacture or modification of wiring harness

1.4 Materials for the manufacture or modification are identified and sourced

2. Manufacture, modify and test

2.1 Manufacturer wiring diagrams and specifications are identified and interpreted

2.2 Wiring harness is manufactured or modified to job specifications using appropriate tools, techniques and materials

2.3 Harness is tested prior to placing in service and results are recorded

3. Complete work processes

3.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace quality standard

3.2 Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and stored according to workplace procedures

3.3 Faulty equipment is identified, tagged and reported

3.4 Work sheets and test result documents are completed according to workplace procedures

Skills

Description

Reading skills to:

interpret work instructions

identify work health and safety (WHS) requirements and workplace procedures

interpret wiring harness manufacturing techniques and specifications.

Writing skills to:

legibly enter information into work sheets

complete faulty equipment tags.

Oral communication skills to:

refer tool, equipment and machinery faults to appropriate personnel.

Numeracy skills to:

match materials and component part numbers to work instructions and bills of material

understand wiring dimension and wire gauge relating to electrical circuits

measure materials and components according to job specifications.

Problem-solving skills to:

confirm manufacturing and modification techniques to meet the required job specifications.

Planning and organising skills to:

identify and prepare components, equipment and work area

follow work instructions and specifications

operate 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 instructions must include:

job specifications

manufacturer and repair work instructions.

Tools and equipment must include:

crimping tools and cable terminations

hand tools

multimeters

soldering equipment

test lamps.

Materials must include:

connectors

electrical wiring of various types and sizes

flexible conduit and electrical tape

terminals.

Workplace procedures must include:

procedures for recording and reporting wiring harness manufacture and modification

use of tools and equipment for manufacturing and modifying wiring harnesses

WHS requirements for manufacturing and modifying wiring harnesses

workplace quality standards relevant to manufacturing and modifying wiring harnesses.