The unit includes identification and confirmation of work requirements, preparation for work, dismantling and testing of removed vehicle units/components, cleaning and testing of units/components for suitability for future use, and completion of work finalisation processes, including clean-up and documentation.

Work requires individuals to demonstrate judgement and problem-solving skills in managing own work activities and contributing to a productive team environment.

Work is carried out in accordance with award provisions.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for work

1.1. Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including job sheets, test procedures and manufacturer/ component supplier specifications.

1.2. Job specifications are read and interpreted.

1.3. Occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work.

1.4. Units/components to be disassemble and tested are identified.

1.5. Hand, power tooling and safety equipment are identified and checked for safe use.

1.6. Procedures are determined to minimise waste material/ components.

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

2. Disassemble units/ components

2.1. Component to be disassembled is identified from customer or enterprise information.

2.2. Methods for disassembling components are determined according to enterprise policies and procedures and manuals/specifications.

2.3. Components are disassembled and tolerances/wear checked against manufacturer/component supplier specifications.

2.4. Decision to retain/replace/repair/adjust/service component is determined according to enterprise policies and procedures.

3. Clean and test units/ components

3.1. Cleaning procedure is determined from manufacturer/ component supplier specifications and in accordance with enterprise policies and procedures.

3.2. Component is cleaned using procedures, material, tooling and equipment.

3.3. Component is tested for operation and future use.

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 condition in accordance with workplace procedures.

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

4.5. Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications and worksite procedures.

4.6. Tooling is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures.

Required skills

Required skills include:

collect, organise and understand information related to work orders, plans and safety procedures for disassembling and testing vehicle units/components

communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with worksite supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems

plan and organise activities, including preparation and layout of worksite and obtaining of equipment and material to avoid backtracking, workflow interruptions or wastage

work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity

use mathematical ideas and techniques to complete tests, measurements and assessment of unit/component serviceability required for the work

establish safe and effective work processes which anticipate and/or resolve problems and downtime, to systematically develop solutions to avoid or minimise reworking and wastage

use workplace technology related to the disassembly and testing of vehicle units/components, including the use of specialist tooling and equipment, measuring equipment, computerised technology and communication devices and the reporting/documenting of results

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes:

OHS cleaning materials, equipment, material and personal safety requirements

component disassembling procedures

types and layout of service/repair manuals (hard copy and electronic)

cleaning material procedures

industry codes of practice

tooling and equipment safety requirements

component checking/testing procedures

manual handling methods

testing procedures and techniques

work organisation and planning processes

enterprise quality processes

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:

observing safety procedures and requirements

communicating effectively with others involved in or affected by the work

selecting methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances

completing preparatory activity in a systematic manner

following specifications to disassemble units/ components

cleaning and testing the operation of units/components.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

Application of competence is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated worksite.

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

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

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace

material relevant to the disassembling and testing of vehicle units/components

equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to the disassembling and testing of vehicle units/components

activities covering mandatory task requirements

specifications and work instructions.

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of AUR05 Automotive Industry's Retail, Service and Repair Training Package.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge.

Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on underpinning knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions and require evidence of process.

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

It is preferable that assessment reflects a process rather than an event and occurs over a period of time to cover varying quality circumstances. Evidence of performance may be provided by customers, team leaders/members or other persons subject to agreed authentication arrangements.

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 are to include:

disassembling of removed units/components

checking, repairing/replacing worn/damaged parts

cleaning units/components

testing assembled units/components for operation

OHS

OHS requirements are to be in accordance with legislation/regulations/codes of practice and enterprise safety policies and procedures. This may include:

protective clothing and equipment

use of tooling and equipment

workplace environment and safety

handling of material

use of firefighting equipment

enterprise first aid

hazard control and hazardous material and substances

Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation/regulation/codes of practice and workplace policies and practices

Safe operating procedures

Safe operating procedures are to include, but are not limited to:

operational risk assessment and treatments associated with vehicular movement, toxic substances, electrical safety, machinery movement and operation, manual and mechanical lifting and shifting, working in proximity to others and worksite visitors

Emergency procedures

Emergency procedures related to this unit are to include, but are not limited to:

emergency shutdown and stopping of equipment

extinguishing fires

enterprise first aid requirements

worksite evacuation

Environmental requirements

Environmental requirements are to include, but are not limited to:

waste management, noise, dust and clean-up management

Quality requirements

Quality requirements are to include, but are not limited to:

regulations, including Australian standards

internal company quality policies and standards

enterprise operations and procedures

Statutory/regulatory authorities

Statutory/regulatory authorities may include:

federal, state/territory and local authorities administering Acts, regulations and codes of practice

Tooling and equipment

Tooling and equipment may include:

hand tooling, power tooling, testing equipment, pullers, extractors, presses, steam cleaners, detergent cleaners (including high-pressure units), chemical baths, kerosene baths, parts washers, compressors, air guns and cleaning and testing tooling, material and equipment

Materials

Materials may include:

spare parts, lubricants and fluids and cleaning materials

Communications

Communications are to include, but are not limited to:

verbal and visual instructions and fault reporting and may include worksite specific instructions, written instructions, plans or instructions related to job/task, telephones and pagers

Information/documents

Sources of information/documents may include:

verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, memos, material safety data sheets (MSDS), diagrams or sketches

safe work procedures related to the disassembling and testing of vehicle units/components

regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to automotive industry, including Australian Design Rules

engineer's design specifications and instructions

organisation work specifications and requirements

instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons

Australian standards

Unit sector

Vehicle body

This unit contains employability skills.