Elements and Performance Criteria

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

Sources of information/documentation may include:
Vehicle manufacturer specifications
Product manufacturer specifications
Enterprise/company operating procedures
Industry/workplace codes of practice
Customer requirements
State/Territory/Federal statutory requirements (including ADRs)
State/industry OH&S legislation

Resources may include:
Hand tools, power tools, vehicle protection equipment, lifting equipment, manual air and hydraulic pressurised lubrication equipment, special tools
Company / manufacturer's check lists
Components and sub-assemblies
Lubricants may include engine oils, heavy duty oils, special fluids and coolants
Service lines include: electrical wiring, pneumatic systems and hydraulic systems
Job sheets, work orders
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 job sheets, work orders, company standards documentation
Completing company forms (written / electronic) eg job sheets, work orders, fault reports
Reading and interpreting equipment manuals, tags and labels

Numeracy skills may include:
Counting and recording materials used on job sheet
Measuring fluids and lubricants used in servicing

Critical aspects of evidence:
Evidence of achievement is required in all of the following:
Read and interpret job sheets and data sheets
Select and use appropriate lubricants, special fluids and coolants
Service air and hydraulic systems/components
Employ safe working practices
Select and use relevant tools and equipment
Maintain company records - paper based / electronic

Underpinning knowledge:
Reading and interpreting materials lists and operating procedures
Types and purpose of air and hydraulic systems and assemblies used
Types and characteristics of lubricants and fluids used within the operating systems
Application of lubricating systems and their operational procedures
Service lines and components and their purpose within the assembly
Relevant company/manufacturer policies and standard operational assembly and installation procedures
Producing work flow records - written / electronic
Company OH&S procedures and policies