Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
OEM-recommended repair procedures may include:
repair to vehicle body or component damage
refinishing of paint surface
replacement of vehicle glazing
repairs to trimmed components
repair sequence
selection of repair consumables
compliance with OEM-recommended procedure.
Vehicle design specifications may include:
OEM engineering designs and drawings
Australian Design Rules
industry codes of practice
OEM-recommended repair procedures
vehicle repair manuals
vehicle specification sheets.
Tools and equipment may include:
workplace tools and equipment
specialised tools for body repair
computers.
Quality standards may include:
complying with OEM repair procedures
establishing and maintaining product and component repair specifications and tolerances
identifying and rectifying non-conforming parts or products
identifying, minimising and eliminating defects
complying with vehicle repair process or procedure
complying with inspection systems
complying with OEM vehicle specifications.
Workplace policies and procedures may include:
environment and sustainability
vehicle repair and vehicle specifications
manufacturer specifications and industry codes of practice
WHS requirements
workplace quality policies and procedures
OEM repair standards
recording and reporting procedures.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge.
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to:
source, interpret and apply manufacturer specifications and repair guidelines
apply OEM-recommended repair procedures in an auto body context, which must include vehicle body repair, vehicle painting, vehicle glazing and vehicle trimming repair processes
apply vehicle manufacturer specifications and guidelines, and information from engineering designs and drawings, to vehicle repairs
review vehicle design compliance.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessment is to occur:
using standard workplace repair practices and procedures
following safety requirements
following OEM repair procedures
applying environmental constraints.
Assessment is to comply with relevant:
regulatory requirements
Australian standards
industry standards and codes of practice.
The following resources must be made available for the assessment of this unit:
IT systems
vehicle specification details
OEM specifications and engineering designs and drawings
workplace policies and procedures
workplace tools and repair equipment.
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with the application of required skills and knowledge.
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on required skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other units which together form part of a holistic work role.
Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate the needs of diverse clients.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.