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
Award provisions

Resources may include:
Tools and equipment - spanners, impact guns, screwdrivers, sockets, torque wrenches, robotic equipment.
Nuts, bolts, screws, washers, seals and fasteners will vary in length, size, head type and tension.
Jigs - quick release grips, screwed grips and automatic grips.
Service lines - electrical wiring, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems
Components - glass, soft trim components, mirrors, hand rails, seats, accessories, floor coverings
Assemblies - cab/sleeper, bus, truck/trailer bodies
Adhesives, solvents and sealants - liquid, gel and tapes
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 installation and operating manuals, tags and labels

Numeracy skills may include:
Counting and recording materials used on job sheet

Critical aspects of evidence:
For at least one of the sub-sectors (truck and/or bus and/or trailer):
Install/fit out components and sub-assemblies in accordance with the production schedule
Route service lines
Attain quality standards
Produce work flow records - paper based / electronic
Apply company OH&S policy and procedures

Underpinning knowledge:
Procedures for the safe and efficient installation of components and sub-assemblies
Company installation processes
Characteristics and application of vinyls, laminates, plastics, timber, composites, fabrics
Procedures for routing service lines
Tensions required for critical bolts
Company Quality standards
Company work flow records - written / electronic
Company OH&S policy and procedures
Manual handling processes