Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
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, 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.
Workplace health and safety requirements may include:
correct use of tools and equipment
first aid equipment
equipment safety
safe handling of material
hazard control, including control of hazardous materials and toxic substances
personal safety
use of fire-fighting equipment
workplace environment
workplace safety.
Personal protective equipment:
is that prescribed under legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and workplace policies and practices
may include:
dust and fume collection equipment
breathing apparatus
eye protection
hearing protection
personal protective clothing
safety footwear.
Materials may include:
cleaning materials
sealants
welding consumables.
Tools and equipment may include:
clamps and anchoring devices
hand tools
heating and welding equipment, including oxy-acetylene, MIG and TIG
lifting and hydraulic push and pull equipment
measuring system
power tools and equipment
vehicle alignment jigging systems.
Communication may include:
faults reporting
OEM-recommended repair procedures
repair plans and instructions
verbal instructions
visual instructions
workplace instructions
written instructions.
Repair methods may include:
under-body or frame measurements
alignment equipment
jigging systems
pre-repair activities
hydraulic reforming
sectional repair
visual and physical examination
panel beating
welding
mechanical fastening
riveting
metal cutting
bonding
removal and replacement of:
mechanical units
suspension, steering, transmissions and other assemblies and components
heating
metal finishing
filling.
Major sectional repairs may include:
body rails
body pillars
radiator support
double panel section
box section panels
sill panels
quarter panels
vehicle chassis or frame
turrets
high stress steel (HSS) sections.
Statutory and regulatory authorities may include:
federal, state or territory, and local authorities administering Acts
Australian Design Rules
industry codes of practice.
Environmental requirements may include:
waste management
noise control
dust control
clean-up management.
Equipment may include:
hand tools
power tools and equipment
heating equipment
welding equipment, including MIG, TIG and SPOT
lifting equipment
hydraulic push and pull equipment
measuring system
vehicle alignment bench
clamping and anchoring systems
bonding and sealant.
Information and documents may include:
verbal or written job sheets and work orders
graphical instructions
work schedules, plans and specifications
workplace and vehicle manuals and bulletins
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
diagrams and sketches
safe work procedures
regulatory and legislative requirements
Australian Design Rules
OEM specifications
engineer’s design specifications and instructions
workplace specifications and quality requirements
Australian standards.
Quality requirements may include:
OEM quality specifications
industry codes of practice
workplace quality and operations procedures.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, required Skills and Knowledge, the 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
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge.
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to:
observe safety procedures and requirements
apply vehicle or component protection methods
access repair information and identify approved sectioning method and location
select the repair method most appropriate to the circumstances
complete major sectional repairs which, at a minimum, are to sectionalise a skirt, rail or pillar section or equivalent
complete workplace and equipment documentation.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessment is to occur:
using standard workplace practices and procedures
following safety requirements
applying environmental constraints.
Assessment is to comply with relevant:
regulatory requirements
Australian standards
industry codes of practice.
The following resources must be made available for the assessment of this unit:
workplace location or simulated workplace
materials relevant to major sectional repair
equipment, hand and power tools appropriate to major sectional repair
vehicle specifications and work instructions.
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 the 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 correct interpretation and application.
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other units which together form part of a holistic work role.
Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate the needs of diverse clients.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.