Elements and Performance Criteria

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

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

Resources may include:
Hand tools, power tools, measuring equipment, pressing equipment, heating equipment, welding equipment may include - ARC, OXY, MIG, TIG
Chassis aligning equipment - measuring, clamping, bracing, jigs
Wheel alignment equipment
Special tools for removal/alignment
Lifting equipment - cranes, forklifts, trolleys
Chassis, wheels, service lines, accessories.
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:
Count and record materials used on job sheet
Read and interpret measuring / alignment

Critical aspects of evidence:
Evidence of achievement is required in all of the following:
Inspect to determine chassis modification or repair requirements
Access, interpret and apply technical information
Use relevant tools/equipment
Carry out alignment of chassis/frame
Modify chassis
Employ manual handling techniques
Carry out personal safety requirements

Underpinning knowledge:
Company OH&S procedures
Alignment procedures
Inspection and measuring procedures
Repair/replacement of components procedures
Vehicle safety requirements
Relevant manufacturer/company policies
Use of lifting and transportation equipment
Manual handling techniques
Visual, aural and functional assessments (including: damage, wear and breakage)
Wheel and chassis alignment geometry
Cutting and welding procedures