Elements and Performance Criteria

Techniques may include:
measuring
calculating
cutting
bending
flaring
assembling
testing
Components may include, but are not limited to:
braided hose (fabric, metal, Kevlar covered, etc.)
replaceable hose ends and fittings
metal pipe
flared and ferrule fittings

OH&S requirements include State/Territory and Commonwealth legislation, material safety management systems, controlling body requirements, manufacturer specifications and local safe operating procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations (including environmental requirements), health regulations, manual handling procedures and team insurance requirements
Work requires individuals to demonstrate analytical and organisational ability, judgement and problem-solving skills in the construction of hose/pipe assemblies for competition vehicles

Tooling and equipment must include component supplier tooling and may include, but are not limited to, test equipment, hand tooling, measuring devices and calculators

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

Workplace procedures and standards relating to construction of hose/pipe assemblies for competition vehicles
Work instructions, including job sheets, checklists, plans, drawings and designs
Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication
Component suppliers' specifications and assembly procedures

Critical aspects of evidence
Interpret and apply team requirements, controlling body and category rules and supplementary regulations
Correctly 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. Each of the following must be covered:

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

Underpinning knowledge
Team requirements/job specifications, supplementary regulations and component supplier specifications are interpreted

Types of and selection of hoses/pipes and fittings. This may include:

sizing of hoses/pipes and fittings (e.g. AN dash number, SAE, NPT, etc.)
swaged and reusable fittings
hose/pipe material and construction
hose/pipe material fuel/lubricant/chemical compatibility
Interpreting hose/pipe and fitting charts
Location and layout of hose/pipe assembly considerations
Measurement and calculation of hose/pipe lengths
Calculating flow rates and pressures
Measurement and cutting hoses/pipes
Bending and flaring pipes
Hose/pipe assembly techniques
Flushing and testing hose/pipe assemblies
Protection methods for hose/pipe assemblies
Storage and maintenance of hoses/pipes
Procedures for reporting equipment faults and component defects
Workplace guidelines regarding acceptable tolerance levels
Workplace safety policies and procedures

Specific key competencies, underpinning and employability skills required to achieve the performance criteria
These include a number of processes that are learned throughout work and life, which are required in most jobs. Some of these are covered by the national key competencies, although others may be added. The details below highlight how these competencies are to be applied in the attainment of this unit.

Application of the key competencies in this unit are to satisfy the nominated level in which:

Level 1 - relates to working effectively within set conditions and processes;
Level 2 - relates to the management or facilitation of conditions or processes; and
Level 3 - relates to the design, development and evaluation of conditions or process.
How will the candidate apply the following key competency in this unit? The candidate will need to:

Collect, analyse and organise information
Collect, organise and understand information related to data acquisition, team requirements, manufacturers' specifications, plans and safety procedures
(Level 2)

Communicate ideas and information
Communicate ideas and information to enable clarification of requirements and coordination of work with site managers, supervisors or other workers and the reporting of work outcomes and problems
(Level 1)

Plan and organise activities
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
(Level 2)

Work with others and in a team
Work with others to foster the team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity
(Level 1)

Use mathematical ideas and techniques
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements and calculations required during the construction of hose/pipe assemblies for competition vehicles
(Level 2)

Solve problems
Use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate assembly problems, in order to work efficiently and effectively
(Level 2)

Use technology
Use workplace technology related to the construction of hose/pipe assemblies for competition vehicles including tooling, equipment, calculators and measuring devices
(Level 1)

Resource implications
Access to hose/pipe construction and testing tooling and equipment involved in the construction of hose/pipe assemblies for competition vehicles and related computing, operational and inventory support systems
Access to real or simulated work areas, material, equipment and information on work specifications, customer requirements, organisational procedures, safety procedures and regulations and quality standards

Method of assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace contexts
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge
Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competence

Context of assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with process equipment, material, work instructions and deadlines