Elements and Performance Criteria

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

Sources of information/documentation 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:
Non destructive test procedures may include dye penetrant, magnetic particle, thickness testing, radiographic, visual, ultrasonic and pressure tests
Distortion prevention measures may include bracing, pre-setting, tacking, bolting and clamping
Work completion details may include plant and maintenance records, job cards, check sheets, on device labelling updates and reporting and/or documenting equipment defects
OH&S standards (as per company and statutory requirements)
Documentation and reporting systems (as per company requirements) - paper based / electronic
Weld to be inspected
Work records, job sheets
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 report and labels
Reading and interpreting equipment manuals, tags and labels

Numeracy skills may include:
Measuring dimensions of weld and comparing with specifications

Critical aspects of evidence:
Evidence of achievement is required in all of the following:
Prepare and plan for inspection and testing
Verify the calibration of test equipment
Identify deviations from work requirements
Develop and report recommendations - verbal, written, electronic
Complete work procedures - paper based / electronic
Employ company OH&S policies and procedures

Underpinning knowledge:
Welding standards
Inspection techniques and procedures
Company OH&S policies and procedures
Welding and material preparation techniques for the particular type of welding operation
Distortion control techniques
Weld testing techniques (non-destructive)
Mechanical properties of welded joints