Elements and Performance Criteria

Work involves analysing competition vehicle assembly requirements, installing sub-assemblies and systems and setting vehicle baseline configuration
Competition vehicles include motorcycles, cars, trucks and watercraft modified or built specifically for competition
Ancillary systems include, but are not limited to, pneumatic, fluid, communications, electrical/electronic and fire systems

Critical components include:
electronic control units
data acquisition system components
communication equipment
circuit breakers, relays and isolation switches
fuel tank/cell
pumps and reservoirs
fire bottles and controller

Securing methods may include, but are not limited to:
tie wraps
spiral wrap/heat shrink
line clamps

Shielding may include protection from, but not be limited to:
heat
vibration
radio frequency interference
impact

Cleaning methods may include, but are not limited to:
solvent baths
chemical cleaning
pressure cleaning
ultrasonic cleaning
bead blasting

OH&S requirements include State/Territory and Commonwealth legislation, safety management systems, controlling body requirements, manufacturer/component supplier specifications and safe operating procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations (including environmental requirements), health regulations, manual handling procedures and insurance requirements
Work requires individuals to demonstrate analytical and organisational ability, judgement and problem-solving skills in the assembly and preparation of a competition vehicle

Tooling and equipment must include component supplier specified tooling and may include, but are not limited to, non-destructive testing equipment, measuring devices, hand and power tooling and vehicle

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary regulations
Team procedures relating to assembling and preparing competition vehicles
Task instructions including worksheets, checklists, plans, drawings and designs
Team procedures relating to reporting and communication
Team procedures relating to the use of tooling and equipment
Manufacturer/component supplier specifications and application procedures for testing equipment and material
Australian Design Rules (where applicable)

Critical aspects of evidence
Interpret and apply team requirements, controlling body and category rules and supplementary regulations
Correctly apply and use safety equipment and personal protective equipment

Follow task instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self and others
prevent damage to competition vehicle or equipment
achieve required outcomes within team time and quality standards

Correctly assemble and prepare a minimum of two (2) competition vehicles in situations involving: (each of the following must be covered on at least one (1) vehicle):

install electrical/electronic systems
install fluid/pneumatic/fire systems
conduct post-assembly checks
set vehicle baseline configuration
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment

Underpinning knowledge
Controlling body rules, category rules, supplementary regulations, component supplier specifications and team requirements/job specifications
Work area and component layout
Component cleaning methods and precautions
Sub-assembly and system installation sequence and techniques
Critical components location selection
Optimum layout for conduits and ancillary components
Types of securing devices and securing methods
Types of shielding devices and shielding methods
Establishing a level surface for vehicle set-up
Setting vehicle baseline configuration
Record keeping techniques
Procedures for reporting equipment faults and component defects
Workplace guidelines regarding acceptable tolerance levels
OH&S policies and procedures

Specific key competencies, underpinning and employability skills required to achieve the performance criteria
These include a number of processes that are learned throughout work and life, which are required in most jobs. Some of these are covered by the national key competencies, although others may be added. The details below highlight how these competencies are to be applied in the attainment of this unit.

Application of the key competencies in this unit are to satisfy the nominated level in which:

Level 1 - relates to working effectively within set conditions and processes;
Level 2 - relates to the management or facilitation of conditions or processes; and
Level 3 - relates to the design, development and evaluation of conditions or process.
How will the candidate apply the following key competency in this unit? The candidate will need to:

Collect, analyse and organise information
Collect, organise and understand information related to competition vehicle assembly and preparation, team requirements, manufacturer/component supplier specifications, plans and safety procedures.
(Level 2)

Communicate ideas and information
Communicate ideas and information to enable clarification of requirements, coordination of work with supervisors and other team members and reporting of work outcomes and problems.
(Level 2)

Plan and organise activities
Plan and organise activities including preparation and layout of the work area and the coordination of equipment, systems and material to avoid backtracking, workflow interruptions or wastage.
(Level 2)

Work with others and in a team
Work with others to foster the team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity.
(Level 2)

Use mathematical ideas and techniques
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements and calculations required during assembly of a competition vehicle.
(Level 2)

Solve problems
Use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate assembly problems, in order to work efficiently and effectively.
(Level 2)

Use technology
Use workplace technology related to torquing and fastening including tooling, equipment, calculators and measuring devices.
(Level 2)

Resource implications
Access to competition vehicles and associated assembly tooling in real or simulated situations involving the application of assembly techniques to the related computing, operational and inventory support systems
Access to real or simulated work areas, material, equipment and information on work specifications, customer requirements, organisational procedures, safety procedures and regulations, and quality standards

Method of assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace contexts
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge
Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competence

Context of assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with process equipment, material, work instructions and deadlines