The unit applies to the automotive and related component manufacturing environment and involves application of skills and knowledge at a specialist level. These skills and knowledge are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority.

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare

1.1. Activities are carried out according to OHS and organisation requirements

1.2. Work instructions, including relevant inspection reports and forms and quality requirements are obtained, confirmed with appropriate personnel and applied

1.3. Tools and equipment selected to carry out tasks are consistent with job requirements, checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported prior to commencement

1.4. Materials appropriate to the work application are identified, obtained, prepared, safely handled and located ready for use

2. Adjust and maintain treatment solutions

2.1. Treatment solution specification and tolerances are identified and confirmed from the approved operating procedure or equivalent

2.2. Location of each sample source is identified from plant schematics and the sampling and testing schedule is identified and correctly interpreted

2.3. Sampling and labelling is carried out in accordance with approved procedure

2.4. Samples are tested in accordance with the approved procedure and the results recorded to organisation standards

3. Adjust and maintain stage operations

3.1. Operating processes, control mechanisms, flow and specifications of each treatment stage are identified and confirmed from organisation plant specifications and procedures

3.2. Stage plant components are inspected and prepared for operation, including pre operational servicing, in accordance with the organisation procedures

3.3. Stage operations are test run and adjustments are made to controls, components and solutions to bring the stage to the correct operating specification

3.4. Operations are monitored for compliance with specification in accordance with approved procedures

3.5. Faults in stage operations are diagnosed and rectified or reported for specialist support action

3.6. Excess, contaminated or unwanted materials, including chemicals and solutions are disposed of in accordance with organisation requirements

3.7. Documentation covering the operation of each stage, including fault resolution, is completed in accordance with organisation requirements

4. Maintain product quality

4.1. Product quality checks are carried out in accordance with organisation work quality goals

4.2. Defects are analysed and the likely cause is identified and investigated

4.3. Actions to restore the product quality are implemented, checked and confirmed in accordance with organisation procedures

4.4. Defects which cannot be remedied are reported for specialist attention

4.5. Documentation covering each defect and response is completed in accordance with organisation requirements

5. Clean up

5.1. Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with organisation requirements

5.2. Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with organisation requirements

This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required skills

speak clearly and directly in order to report faults to specialist support personnel

apply teamwork to a range of situations

solve problems particularly in teams in order to meet performance indicators

show initiative in adapting to changing work conditions or contexts particularly when working across a variety of work areas

access, interpret and apply information on relevant organisation policies, procedures and instructions, particularly to ensure quality goals are maintained

manage time when planning, preparing and organising work priorities

take responsibility for organising own work priorities.

Required knowledge

workplace and equipment safety requirements

organisation safety policies and procedures

automotive industry manufacturing terminology

organisation production techniques and quality requirements for vehicle painting

metals treatment plant functions, flow systems, control and documentation systems

common metals treatment plant product faults/defects

treatment plant related tools and equipment types, characteristics, uses and limitations

flow control systems, mechanisms and adjustment processes

basic chemical uses and reactions in relation to the treatment of metals for painting

testing processes and specifications related to titration, pressure and coating integrity

processes for the calculation of material requirements

material Safety Data Sheets

plans, drawings and specifications

hazardous materials (Dangerous Goods) regulatory requirements

materials handling, storage and environmentally compliant waste management processes

relevant Australian Standards.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

location, interpretation and application of relevantinformation, standards and specifications

compliance with organisation safety policies andprocedures and OHS legislation/regulations/codes ofpractice applicable to operations

compliance with organisation policies and proceduresincluding quality requirements

safe and effective operational use of tools andequipment

communication and working effectively and safelywith others

individuallymonitor and maintain a multi-stage metalstreatment plant over 5 full shifts during which:

pre-start checks on all stages are to be completedto organisation requirements

solutions are to be maintained to specificationsusing approved sampling testing and remedialprocesses

plant operations are to be maintained tospecification

product quality is to be maintained tospecification

rectification of at least three different treatmentrelated metal product faults including all organisation documentation and reporting requirements (Somesimulation may be required to ensure adequate scope).

Context of and specific resources for assessment

assessment of the competency should take place in a safe working environment in a passenger motor vehicle manufacturing plant or simulated environment using tools/equipment/machinery required for the production process without undue disruption to the production process

assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of organisation relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge

assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application

assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process

assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

OHS requirements may include:

Legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures and may include: the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, rescue services, fire fighting organisation and equipment, first aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination, systems covering the use of hazardous materials and substances and manual handling procedures including lifting and carrying.

Organisationrequirements may include:

access and equity principles and practices

environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

emergency and evacuation procedures

equipment use procedures

ethical standards

legal obligations

maintenance and storage procedures

organisational and site guidelines

policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility

procedural manuals

quality assurance guidelines

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

recording and reporting guidelines.

Appropriatepersonnel may include:

those established within a quality system and may include identification, minimisation and elimination of defects, product/component specifications, tolerances, inspection systems, packaging specifications and non-conforming parts or products.

Work quality goals may include:

continuous improvement programs

cost benchmarks

power conservation

productivity achievement

waste avoidance.

Unit sector

Automotive Manufacturing

Passenger Motor Vehicle

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This unit contains Employability Skills.