This unit applies to retail, service and repair streams.

Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling and lifting equipment procedures and organisation insurance requirements.

Work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem-solving skills in lifting, safety equipment, soft soldering techniques, environmental issues, repair procedures and vehicle operational requirements.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for work

1.1. Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including job sheets, quality and quantity of materials.

1.2. Job specifications are read and interpreted.

1.3. Workplace health and safety requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work.

1.4. Materials for repairs and replacements are selected and inspected for quality.

1.5. Correct hand, power tools and safety equipment are selected for safe use.

1.6. Products are determined to minimise waste materials.

1.7. Procedures are identified for maximising energy efficiency whilst completing the job.

2. Prepare components, tools and equipment for soft soldering

2.1. Preparing components, tools and equipment for soft soldering is completed without causing damage to any vehicle or component.

2.2. Correct information is accessed and interpreted from appropriate manufacture specifications.

2.3. Materials/components to be joined are cleaned and appropriate flux added.

2.4. Soldering equipment is prepared/cleaned and appropriate flux added.

2.5. All preparation activities are carried out according to a standard that meets industry regulations/guidelines, occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation, statutory legislation and enterprise procedures/policies.

3. Carry out soft soldering of components/materials

3.1. Soft soldering is completed without causing damage to any vehicle or component.

3.2. Correct information is accessed and interpreted from appropriate manufacturer's specifications.

3.3. Soldering joint is tested prior to placing into service.

3.4. Soldering activities are carried out according to a standard that meets industry regulations/guidelines, OHS legislation, statutory legislation and enterprise policy/procedures.

4. Clean up work area and maintain equipment

4.1. Material that can be reused is collected and stored.

4.2. Waste and scrap is removed following workplace procedures.

4.3. Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable conditions in accordance with workplace procedures.

4.4. Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace.

4.5. Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with manufacturer specifications and site procedures.

4.6. Tooling is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures.

Required skills

Required skills include:

reading and interpreting job specifications

using tools and equipment safely

accessing relevant workplace information

maintaining a clean work environment

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes:

OHS regulations/requirements

soldering procedures

fluxes and their application

types of material that can be soldered

personal safety requirements

equipment safety requirements

planing of soft soldering processes and techniques

workplace safety policies and procedures

workplace guidelines regarding acceptable tolerance levels to be considered as per job sheet and manufacturer's specification

procedures for reporting faults and material defects

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 work order and locate and apply relevant information

apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment

read and interpret communication procedural information from job sheets to prepare for work

identify materials used in the work process

follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage and wastage of goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

identify, set up, operate and maintain heating equipment, hand tools, lifting and measuring equipment.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

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

The 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.

The prescribed outcome must be able to be achieved without direct supervision.

The competency should be assessed within the context of the qualification being sought.

Access to vehicle and manufacturer specifications as identified in the Range Statement, standard operating procedures.

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.

Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks, questioning on underpinning knowledge and achievement of the soft soldering task outcomes.

Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency.

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

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:

application of soft solder to radiation applications/cooling system repairs and fuel tanks

Work practices

Work practices must abide by workplace health and safety requirements, and include:

OHS legislation

material safety management systems

hazardous substances and dangerous goods code

local safe operating procedures

Australian Design Rules regulations

Resources

Resources may include:

hand tools, various fluxes, different types of soft solder

power tools, gas

soldering equipment including electric and flame heated irons, gas fired torches

cleaning components, heating, tinning and/or soldering

Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Information/documents

Sources of information/documents may include:

workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment

work instructions, including:

job sheets

vehicle manufacturer's specifications

enterprise operating procedures

component manufacture specifications

customer requirements

workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

manufacturer specifications and operational procedures

Unit sector

Vehicle body

This unit contains employability skills.