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 working drawings are identified, interpreted and confirmed

1.2 Trim materials, tools and equipment are selected and inspected, and faults repaired or reported

2. Match materials

2.1 Trim materials are matched, measured and cut according to job specifications and workplace procedures

2.2 Material characteristics are identified and selected for use

2.3 Attaching or bonding informationis identified and interpreted from appropriate sources

3. Attach materials

3.1 Workplace procedures are identified and followed

3.2 Trim materials are pre-fitted and checked for alignment, appearance and quality according to job specifications

3.3 Trim materials are attached to components by approved methods

4. Complete work processes

4.1 Tools and equipment are cleaned, inspected and stored according to workplace procedures

4.2 Faulty equipment is identified, reported and tagged

4.3 Work areas are cleaned, and unused materials stored

4.4 Waste materials are removed and disposed of or recycled according to workplace environmental procedures

4.5 Work sheets are completed according to workplace procedures

Skills

Description

Reading skills to:

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

interpret machine safe operating procedures

interpret job specifications, work orders and working drawings.

Writing skills to:

complete work sheets and job schedules

prepare work plans and inspection reports

complete machine maintenance forms

complete faulty equipment tags

complete job consumable lists.

Oral communication skills to:

confirm work orders and job specifications with appropriate personnel

report faults with materials, tools and equipment.

Numeracy skills to:

calculate material length, width and height

calculate measurements from working drawings

mark out materials

set trimming machine settings

use measuring equipment

identify common 2D and 3D trim shapes.

Initiative skills to:

adapt to changing work conditions.

Planning and organising skills to:

interpret and apply information on job requirements, quality and workplace procedures

plan work from work orders.

Self-management skills to:

take responsibility for organising own work.

Problem-solving skills to:

access, interpret and apply information on workplace procedures and instructions.

Teamwork skills to:

solve problems particularly in teams in order to meet job outcomes.

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.

Appropriate sources must include:

customer requirements

material and product specifications.

Workplace procedures must include:

procedures for recording and reporting the application of trim to vehicle components

use of tools and equipment for applying trim to vehicle components

WHS requirements for applying trim to vehicle components

workplace quality standards relevant to applying trim to vehicle components.