Elements and Performance Criteria

Range of Contexts:
This competency standard applies to:
Bus/Truck/Trailer Manufacture and Assembly

Sources of information/documents may include:
Manufacturer specifications
Company operating procedures
Product manufacturer specifications
Customer requirements
Industry/workplace codes of practice
State/industry OH&S legislation

Resources may include:
Computer software (may vary in type and information recorded and reported)
Computer equipment and stock files
Parts may include raw materials, parts, consumables
Stock control inventory reports - paper based / electronic
Qualified workplace assessor
Workplace or simulated workplace

Context:
Competency must be assessed in a safe working environment and in accordance with endorsed industry assessment guidelines.
The underpinning knowledge and skills may be assessed on or off-the-job.
The assessment of practical skills must take place only after a period of supervised practice and repetitive experience. If workplace conditions are not available, assessment in simulated workplace conditions is acceptable.
The prescribed outcome must be able to be achieved without direct supervision.

Concurrent assessment and pre-requisite relationship:
This unit may be assessed in conjunction with other units that form part of the function or for a particular job role for a company.

Consistency of performance:
Competency is best assessed through observation over a period of time and in a variety of situations. Supplementary evidence of underpinning knowledge and the capability to manage tasks and operational and workplace contingencies should be gained through questioning and the use of work based examples.
Questioning should be undertaken in such a manner as is appropriate to the language and literacy levels of the operator and to the requirements of the unit of competency.

Language, literacy and numeracy skills:
Speaking and listening skills may include:
Listening to and following verbal instructions
Giving verbal instructions and technical information

Reading and writing skills may include:
Reading and interpreting company forms eg company standards documentation, stock records
Completing company forms eg order forms, stock record sheets, parts movements, damage reports
Reading and interpreting tags and labels

Numeracy skills may include:
Counting and recording parts
Checking quantities against parts lists

Critical aspects of Evidence:
Evidence of achievement is required in all of the following:
Record parts and their details
Operate computer equipment
Conduct manual and/or stocktake
Maintain documentation / computer records
Detect stock discrepancies
Identify and deal with faulty or damaged stock
Apply enterprise OH&S policy and procedures
Maintain an effective, clean and safe work site

Underpinning knowledge:
Identification and characteristics of parts
Company ordering procedures
Types of computers and operating procedures
Identification of faulty parts
Stock control systems and enterprise procedures
Knowledge of enterprise OH&S policy and procedures