Unit of competency Outline
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Identify and value vehicle salvage
Identify and value vehicle salvage
Unit of competency
National Code
AURVNA006
AURVNA006
State Code
WI954
WI954
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/06/2015
Field of Education
030599 - Automotive Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
26/06/2015
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to identify and value vehicle and component salvage. It involves inspecting a vehicle to identify and cost saleable items.The unit applies to those identifying and valuing saleable salvage and components on a damaged vehicle in the loss assessment environment. Vehicles and components may include light vehicles, commercial vehicles, heavy vehicles, agricultural and plant equipment, recreational vehicles and motorcycles.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work
- 1.1 Work instructions are used to determine job requirements
- 1.2 Vehicle to be inspected is located
- 1.3 Workplace policies and procedures, legal requirements, and component specifications are read and interpreted
- 1.4 Workplace requirements, safety requirements and workplace environmental practices and policies are identified
- 1.5 Safety equipment and tooling equipmentare selected and checked
- 1.6 Vehicle inspection methods are determined to minimise waste material and components
2. Inspect vehicle to identify saleable systems and components
- 2.1 Vehicle systems and components are dismantled and inspected without causing damage
- 2.2 Serviceable vehicle systems and components are identified
- 2.3 Saleable vehicle salvage, or vehicle systems and components, are determined and documented following legal requirements
3. Determine vehicle and component retail price
- 3.1 Value of identified saleable salvage, or vehicle systems and components is determined
- 3.2 Category of vehicle salvage is determined
- 3.3 Retail price of each saleable system and component is estimated
- 3.4 Details of total loss vehicle are reported to the relevant statutory body according to workplace policies and procedures
4. Clean up work area
- 4.1 Reusable material is collected and stored
- 4.2 Waste and scrap are removed according to workplace policies and procedures
- 4.3 Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected to serviceable condition according to workplace procedures
- 4.4 Faults in unsaleable equipment are determined and tagged according to workplace policies and procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WC304 | AURVNA4006 | Identify and value vehicle salvage | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFZ3 | AUR40520 | Certificate IV in Vehicle Loss Assessing | Qualification |
| J843 | AUR40514 | Certificate IV in Vehicle Loss Assessing | Qualification |