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, job specifications and drawings are identified and confirmed

1.2 Tools, equipment and materials are identified, selected and prepared according to work order and job specification

1.3 Materials are inspected for quality, and defects identified and reported

1.4 Welding equipment is selected, inspected, tested and adjusted according to job requirements

2. Weld components

2.1 Components are welded as identified in working drawings according to workplace procedures

2.2 Welds are completed to workplace quality standards and weld specifications

2.3 Welded parts are checked against job specifications

2.4 Weld faults are identified and rectified according to workplace procedures

3. Assemble and finish sub-assemblies

3.1 Sub-assemblies are completed and checked against job specification

3.2 Sub-assembly fasteners are tensioned to specifications

3.3 Seals, adhesives and sealants are applied to ensure joints are leak free

4. Complete work processes

4.1 Final inspections are made and faulty sub-assemblies are reworked in line with workplace procedures

4.2 Tools, equipment and work areas are cleaned, maintained, and inspected according to workplace procedures

4.3 Waste material is collected and recycled or disposed of according to workplace procedures

4.4 Faulty equipment is identified, tagged and reported according to workplace procedures

4.5 Work job sheets are completed and reported to supervisor

Skills

Description

Reading skills to:

interpret workplace procedures, work health and safety (WHS) requirements, work orders, job specifications and drawings

interpret equipment operating procedures and work instructions.

Numeracy skills to:

identify part numbers and quantities

interpret job specification measurements

set welding equipment

use measuring equipment.

Writing skills to:

complete faulty equipment tags

legibly complete production documents.

Oral communication skills to:

inform team members of suitable fabrication sequence and methods.

Planning and organising skills to:

select and prepare equipment, materials and work area

fabricate parts for sub-assemblies within required timelines.

Problem-solving skills to:

access, interpret and apply work orders and work instructions.

Teamwork skills to:

work as part of a production team.

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:

procedures for recording and reporting the fabrication of parts for vehicle sub-assemblies

use of tools and equipment for fabricating parts for vehicle sub-assemblies

WHS requirements for fabricating parts for vehicle sub-assemblies

workplace quality standards relevant to fabricating parts for vehicle sub-assemblies.

Quality standards must include:

component fit and finish of fabricated parts for vehicle sub-assemblies

weld quality of fabricated parts for vehicle sub-assemblies.