Elements and Performance Criteria

This unit covers reading and interpretation of engineering drawing(s) applicable to manufacturing or modification of components in an automotive environment
Methods are to include identification of symbols, codes, legends and diagrammatic representations
Interpretation of manufacture/modification specifications

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

OH&S 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, workplace environment and safety and enterprise first aid
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation/regulations/codes of practice and workplace policies and practices
Safe operating procedures are to include, but are not limited to the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with site safety, working in proximity to others and site visitors
Emergency procedures related to this unit are to include, but are not limited to enterprise first aid requirements and site evacuation

Environmental requirements are to include but are not limited to waste management and clean-up management

Quality requirements are to include, but are not limited to regulations, including Australian Standards, internal company quality policy and standards and enterprise operations and procedures

Statutory/regulatory authorities may include Federal, State/Territory and local authorities administering acts, regulations and codes of practice

Resources may include manual and electronic viewing aids

Communications are to include, but are not limited to verbal and visual instructions and may include site specific instructions, written instructions, plans or instructions related to job/task, telephones and pagers

Information sources may include, but are not limited to schedules/plans/specifications, memos, material safety data sheets, diagrams or sketches
Regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to the automotive industry, including Australian Design Rules
Organisation work specifications and requirements
Instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons
Australian Standards

Critical aspects of evidence

It is essential that competence in this unit signifies ability to transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual circumstances 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
reading and interpreting a range of engineering drawings covering both component manufacturing and modification

Relationship to other units
Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, 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

Underpinning knowledge

A working knowledge of:

OH&S and environmental regulations/requirements, equipment, material and personal safety requirements
common automotive terminology, symbols, codes, legends and diagrammatic representations
ISO standards and/or Australian Design Rules and equipment safety requirements
design theory and its application to the workplace
engineering drawing procedures and interpretive techniques
site reporting procedures
work organisation and planning processes
enterprise quality processes

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 management or facilitation of conditions or processes, and
Level 3 - relates to 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 work orders, plans and safety procedures for viewing engineering drawings
(Level 1)

Communicate ideas and information
Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with site supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems
(Level 1)

Plan and organise activities
Plan and organise activities, including the preparation and layout of the worksite and obtaining of equipment and drawing versions to avoid backtracking, workflow interruptions or time wastage
(Level 1)

Work with others and in a team
Work with others and in a 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 interpret drawing specifications
(Level 1)

Solve problems
Use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate planning and scheduling problems and avoid wastage of time
(Level 2)

Use technology
Use workplace technology related to the reading and interpretation of engineering drawings, including the use of specialist tooling, measuring equipment, computerised technology and communication devices and the reporting/ documenting of results
(Level 1)

Context of 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

Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the automotive industry's RS&R 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

Specific resource requirements for this unit

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace
material relevant to the reading and interpretation of engineering drawings
equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to the reading and interpretation of engineering drawings
activities covering mandatory task requirements
specifications and work instructions