ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Investigate the nature of the new technology

1.1. Training/information sessions are attended, to gain a full understanding of new technology

1.2. Technical sources are consulted to gain a full understanding of new technology

1.3. New technologies are analysed to determine their importance and value to the enterprise

1.4. Impact of new technologies on existing processes is analysed

1.5. Information about additional materials and equipment required to adopt the technology is communicated to staff

2. Modify existing work processes and procedures

2.1. Processes are modified to incorporate new technologies

2.2. Impact on workflow and productivity is minimised through effective planning and communication with staff

2.3. Staff are provided with training/information in the use of new technologies

Required skills

collect, organise and understand information related to adapting work processes to new technologies

communicate ideas and information to supervisors related to adapting work processes to new technologies

plan and organise activities adapting work processes to new technologies

work with others and in a team by seeing and conveying information related to the planning, sequencing and completion of the task

use mathematical ideas and techniques to count and measure

establish diagnostic processes which adapts work processes to new technologies

use the workplace technology related to adapting work processes to new technologies

Required knowledge

Knowledge of:

enterprise existing activity, processes and procedures relevant to application

cost-benefit analysis principles

analytical skills, processes and procedures

planning, communication and management skills, processes and procedures

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

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

It is essential that competence is fully observed and there is ability to transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual situations in the critical aspects of:

investigating the nature of new technologies and modifying existing work processes and procedures to incorporate new technologies into the workplace.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Underpinning knowledge and skills may be assessed on or off the job.

Assessment of practical skills must take place only after a period of supervised practice and repetitive experience. If workplace conditions are not available, assessment in simulated workplace conditions is acceptable.

Prescribed outcome must be able to be achieved without direct supervision.

The following should be made available:

technical information, hand tooling, specialised tooling and equipment.

Method of assessment

Practical assessments:

research and adapt a process to a previously unknown technology

train staff in use of a new technology

compare costs and benefits of a current process and one which incorporates a new technology

make a recommendation as to whether a given technology should be introduced to the workplace, taking into consideration the value to the enterprise of the change

plan and implement the introduction of a new technology into the workplace, with provision to minimise the impact on workflow and productivity.

Guidance information for assessment

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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included.

Methods

Methods include:

analysis of existing work practices

planning

communication

research

Processes which may be modified

Processes which may be modified could include:

work/repair sequence

OHS practices

administration and/or documentation

stock control

New technologies

New technologies which could be incorporated into the workplace include:

new equipment or tooling, base materials or automotive systems

Unit context

Workplace example:

a body repair involving a multi-layer paint system is encountered for the first time in the workshop. The technician contacts the paint supplier to gather information on the paint system. Other persons might also need to be contacted to gain an understanding of how to effect the repair, such as the paint manufacturer or industry contacts who may have encountered such a paint system before and/or employer bodies. Because normal 'blending' is not possible, alternative methods for colour matching need to be determined after gathering information

Information/documents

Information/documents may include:

manufacturer/component supplier specifications

technical journals, including workshop

manuals, tune-up manuals

enterprise operating procedures

customer requirements

industry codes of practice

legislation

OHS requirements

OHS requirements may include:

state/territory OHS legislation

award provisions

Unit sector

Common

This unit contains employability skills.