Elements and Performance Criteria

The range of contexts for this unit of competency include:
Body Construction
Aluminium Die Casting
Iron Foundry Operations
Engine Machining
Spray Painting
Automotive Plastics
Stamping & Press Operations
Fabrication Hardware
Trim Manufacture
Vehicle Assembly
Warehousing
Engine Assembly
Seat Frame Manufacture

Regulations, policies and procedures may include, but are not restricted to:
Enterprise regulations, policies and procedures including enterprise OH&S and environmental policy and procedures
ISO standards (Quality Management and Environmental)
Vehicle Industry OH&S Award
OH&S Legislation
Environmental Management Legislation
Standard operating procedures
Suppliers' operating instruction manuals

Key people responsible for health, safety, security and the environment within the work area may include, but are not restricted to:
Supervisor
Safety Specialist
Health and Safety representative/committee
Natural Work Group Leader
Individual

Personal protective equipment may include, but is not restricted to:
Gloves
Safety boots
Glasses
Ear plugs
Helmets
Outer clothing

Potential hazards in the workplace include, but are not restricted to:
Poor lighting
Excessive noise
Incorrectly placed materials and equipment
Heat
Radiation
Chemical hazards - toxic, asphyxiants, sensitisers, irritants, corrosives, explosive/flammables

Factors which lead to an unhealthy lifestyle may include, but are not restricted to:
Poor ergonomic practices
Alcohol and drug abuse
Harassment/discrimination
Occupational stress
Smoking
Excess weight

Context:
Assessment must take place in accordance with the endorsed Assessment Guidelines for the Automotive Industry
Assessment of the underpinning knowledge should be combined with assessment of the skill.
Assessment of the underpinning knowledge may take place on- or off-the-job.
Assessment of the competency should take place in a safe working environment in a passenger motor vehicle manufacturing plant or simulated environment using tools/equipment/machinery required for the production process without undue disruption to the production process.

Critical Aspects of Evidence to be Considered:
Competency must be demonstrated in a number of workplace situations based on the agreed enterprise rotation plan.
Demonstration of this competency must be in accordance with relevant OH&S and Environmental legislation and enterprise policies and procedures.
The assessment of this competency should take into consideration the culture of the enterprise and the enterprise-based attitudinal requirements of the trainee. These will vary from enterprise to enterprise.

Concurrent Assessment:
This unit needs to be assessed in conjunction with the following units of competency:
Receive and dispatch materials, equipment and tools
Prepare and process materials and components
Prepare and use/operate equipment, tools and/or machinery

Underpinning Skill, Knowledge and Attitude:
Underpinning skill, knowledge and attitudes for each unit of competency in each work area, and for specific job roles within work areas, will differ between enterprises, and will alter from time to time depending on factors such as changes in equipment, technology and culture.

Before skill, knowledge and attitudes development and assessment of the trainee begins, key operators in the area, in conjunction with trainers, union representatives and other stakeholders, must list the underpinning knowledge, skill and attitudes required to perform the unit competently (to standard). This will be used as a guide for training and assessment.

The following underpinning knowledge is common across the range of areas listed in the Range Statement:

Relevant Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental regulations and enterprise policies and procedures needed to carry out work in a manner which ensures the safety of people, equipment and the environment. The specific regulations will vary according the area of operation.

Assessment of underpinning knowledge of the following, listed in more detail in the range statement, is required:

OH&S and Environmental regulations and company policies and procedures as they relate to the work area
Key people responsible for health, safety, security and the environment
Personal protective equipment and its use
Potential hazards in the workplace
Factors which lead to an unhealthy lifestyle

Resource Implications:
The resource required for this competency is a passenger vehicle manufacturing plant.