Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to fabricate wooden components, plugs or moulds for use on vehicles with wooden body frames or parts, using wood material and templates. It involves preparing for the task, selecting and using wood materials and wood working equipment to fabricate wooden components, and completing workplace processes and documentation.
It applies to those working in the automotive service and body industry.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Prepare to fabricate wooden component | 1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions 1.2 Materials are selected and inspected for quality 1.3 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed 1.4 Wood working tools and equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) are selected and checked for serviceability 1.5 Work area is prepared and work is planned to identify fabrication techniques, minimise waste, and use time efficiently |
2. Fabricate wooden component | 2.1 Drawings and specifications are interpreted and measurements taken to prepare templates to fabricate component 2.2 Wooden component is fabricated using appropriate techniques and adhesives according to workplace instructions and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to equipment or machinery |
3. Complete work processes | 3.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and component is presented ready for use 3.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored 3.3 Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures 3.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures |
Evidence of Performance
Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standard defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:
fabricate two of the following wooden vehicle components:
plugs
seat frame
door frame
timber dash panel.
Evidence of Knowledge
Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to fabricating wooden components for vehicles, including procedures for:
selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)
using safety data sheets (SDS) for adhesives
handling and storing wooden components
using tools and equipment
environmental requirements, including procedures for storing and disposing of waste materials and adhesives
wood fabrication procedures and techniques, including:
types and application of wood working tools and equipment
types and features of wood
types and application of adhesives
measuring techniques
patterns and template development
procedures for final inspection of fabricated wooden component.
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessment must include direct observation of tasks.
Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to the wooden components they have fabricated for vehicles, e.g. work orders.
Assessors must verify performance evidence through questioning on skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.
The following resources must be made available:
automotive repair workplace or simulated workplace
workplace instructions
PPE required for wood working
SDS for adhesives
materials relevant to fabrication of wooden components
wooden vehicle components specified in the performance evidence requiring fabricating
tools, equipment and materials appropriate for fabricating wooden components for vehicles.
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skills | Description |
Learning skills to: | locate specifications and relevant information efficiently. |
Writing skills to: | legibly and accurately fill out workplace documentation. |
Oral communication skills to: | clarify instructions and procedures clearly report quality issues and job outcomes. |
Numeracy skills to: | use basic mathematical operations, including addition and subtraction, to calculate: template measurements from drawings and specifications quantities of required materials. |
Planning and organising skills to: | plan own work requirements and prioritise actions to achieve required outcomes and ensure tasks are completed within workplace timeframes. |
Technology skills to: | use specialist wood working tools and equipment. |
Range Statement
This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
Wood working tools and equipment must include: | measuring equipment hand tools machine wood working equipment gluing and screwing equipment. |
Safety and environmental requirements must include: | work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: selecting and using PPE using safety data sheets (SDS) for adhesives handling and storing wooden components using tools and equipment environmental requirements, including procedures for storing and disposing of waste materials and adhesives. |
Sectors
Technical – Fabrication
Competency Field
Vehicle Body