This unit applies to individuals who calculate material requirements, select components and construct and test hose and pipe assemblies for competition vehicles in a motorsport environment.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for work

1.1. Use team instructions, supplementary regulations and component supplier specifications to determine job requirements, including design, quality, materials, equipment and quantities

1.2. Observe occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including regulatory requirements, equipment and system isolation requirements, and personal protection needs, throughout the work

1.3. Check specifications and seek clarification, where required

1.4. Organise hose/pipe type and fittings according to application

1.5. Organise tooling and equipment and check for safe and effective operation

1.6. Clean and lay out work area for job requirements

1.7. Report problems with the work area or the operation of equipment to appropriate persons

1.8. Identify procedures for minimising waste material

2. Construct hose/pipe assemblies

2.1. Measure and calculate hose/pipe length

2.2. Cut hose/pipe length

2.3. Bend hose/pipe to conform to fitting requirement

2.4. Install and secure fittings in accordance with component supplier specifications and procedures or team requirements

2.5. Clean and pressure-test assembly

3. Clean up work area and complete record keeping

3.1. Return tooling to storage

3.2. Tag and shelve/store surplus components and consumables

3.3. Remove surplus material from work area

3.4. Clean up spillage from work area and vehicle

3.5. Complete team/component supplier documentation

Required skills

Required skills include:

technical skills to the level required to use workplace technology related to the construction of hose/pipe assemblies for competition vehicles, including tooling, equipment, calculators and measuring devices, and to use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate assembly problems

communication skills to the level required to communicate ideas and information to enable clarification of requirements and coordination of work with site managers, supervisors or other workers, and to report work outcomes and problems

literacy skills to the level required to collect, organise and understand information related to team requirements, manufacturer specifications, plans and safety procedures, including interpreting hose/pipe and fitting charts

numeracy skills to the level required to use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements and calculations required during the construction of hose/pipe assemblies for competition vehicles (e.g. flow rates and pressures)

problem-solving skills to the level required to anticipate changing information requirements or influences

team skills to the level required to work with others to foster the team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity

planning skills to the level required to plan and organise activities, including preparation and layout of the worksite, and coordination of equipment, systems and material to avoid backtracking, workflow interruptions or wastage

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes:

types of and selection of hoses/pipes and fittings, including:

sizing of hoses/pipes and fittings, such as Army-Navy (AN) thread dash number, Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and National Pipe Thread (NPT)

swaged and reusable fittings

hose/pipe material and construction

hose/pipe material fuel/lubricant/chemical compatibility

supplementary regulations

component supplier specifications

techniques to:

locate and layout hose/pipe assembly

measure and cut hoses/pipes

bend and flare pipes

assemble hose/pipe

flush and test hose/pipe assemblies

protect methods for hose/pipe assemblies

workplace guidelines:

acceptable tolerance levels

safety policies and procedures

procedures for reporting equipment faults and component defects

team requirements and job specifications

storage and maintenance of hoses/pipes

applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice, including OHS, personal safety and environment, reporting and recording procedures, relevant to constructing hose and pipe assemblies

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

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

interpret and apply team requirements, controlling body and category rules and supplementary regulations

apply and use safety equipment and personal protective equipment

follow task instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to competition vehicle or equipment

achieve required outcomes within team time and quality standards

correctly construct and test hose/pipe assemblies according to application on a minimum of two (2) occasions, covering each of the following:

identify suitable hose/pipe and fittings for the application

select and apply construction and assembly techniques

test assembly to required specification

work effectively with others

modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that reflects as far as possible the actual working environment.

Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory requirements, including specified Australian standards.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

The following resources should be made available:

hose/pipe construction and testing tooling and equipment

computing, operational and inventory support systems

materials, equipment and information on work specifications

customer requirements

organisational procedures

safety procedures and regulations

quality standards.

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of Required Skills and Knowledge.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on Required Skills and 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.

Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. 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.

Techniques

Techniques may include:

measuring

calculating

cutting

bending

flaring

assembling

testing

Components

Components may include:

braided hose (fabric, metal and Kevlar covered)

replaceable hose ends and fittings

metal pipe

flared and ferrule fittings

OHS requirements

OHS requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:

material safety management systems

controlling body requirements

manufacturer specifications

local safe operating procedures

personal protective equipment and clothing

safety equipment

first aid equipment

hazard and risk control

elimination of hazardous materials and substances

manual handling, including shifting, lifting and carrying

emergency procedures

team insurance requirements

Legislative requirements

Legislative requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice, and may include:

award and enterprise agreements

industrial relations

Australian standards

confidentiality and privacy

OHS

the environment

equal opportunity

anti-discrimination

duty of care

health regulations

Tooling and equipment

Tooling and equipment may include:

component supplier tooling

test equipment

hand tooling

measuring devices

calculators

Information and procedures

Information and procedures may include:

controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary regulations

team procedures and standards relating to:

constructing hose/pipe assemblies

reporting and communication

use of tooling and equipment

emergency service contacts and team persons emergency contacts

team emergency and event procedures for accidents or injury

safety requirements

work instructions, including worksheets, material safety data sheets (MSDS), assembly procedures, plans, drawings, designs and checklists

manufacturer/component supplier specifications and application procedures for test equipment and material

safety body publications

environmental, hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods legislation and local requirements relating to the disposal and use of fuels, lubricants, coolants and cleaning agents

Unit sector

Motorsport

This unit contains employability skills.