Unit of competency Outline
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Inspect, service and repair spraying and spreading equipment
Inspect, service and repair spraying and spreading equipment
Unit of competency
National Code
AURKTA3004
AURKTA3004
State Code
WF198
WF198
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/07/2013
Field of Education
030503 - Vehicle Mechanics
Original Release Date
16/07/2013
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the competence required to carry out the inspection, service and repair of spraying and spreading equipment. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to inspect spraying and spreading equipment
- 1.1. Nature and scope of work requirements are identified and confirmed
- 1.2. WHS requirements, including individual State/Territory regulatory requirements and personal protection needs are observed throughout the work
- 1.3. Procedures and information such as workshop manuals and specifications, and tooling, are sourced
- 1.4. Method options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected and prepared
- 1.5. Technical and/or calibration requirements for inspecting spraying and spreading equipment are sourced and support equipment is identified and prepared
- 1.6. Warnings in relation to working with spraying and spreading equipment observed
2. Conduct inspection and analyse results
- 2.1. Methods for inspection are implemented in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer/component supplier specifications
- 2.2. Inspection results are compared with manufacturer/ component supplier specifications to indicate compliance or non-compliance
- 2.3. Results are documented with evidence and supporting information and recommendation(s) made
- 2.4. Report is processed in accordance with workplace procedures
3. Service and repair spraying and spreading equipment
- 3.1. WHS requirements, including individual State/Territory regulatory requirements and personal protection needs are observed throughout the work
- 3.2. Procedures and information are identified and sourced
- 3.3. Technical and tool requirements for service and repair are identified and support equipment is identified and prepared
- 3.4. Methods for service and repair are implemented in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer/ component supplier specifications
- 3.5. Adjustments made during the service and repair are in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications
4. Prepare equipment for operation
- 4.1. Variable operating parameters are identified from manufacturer/component supplier specifications and analysis of proposed working environment and conditions
- 4.2. Equipment variables, including management systems settings, controls and monitoring systems are established and prepared for proposed operations
- 4.3. Equipment and systems are test run and final adjustments are made to achieve and maintain operating parameters
- 4.4. Regulatory requirements, including equipment safety and environmental compliance, are applied and satisfied
5. Prepare equipment for use or storage
- 5.1. Service/repairs schedule documentation is completed
- 5.2. Final inspection is made to ensure protective guards, safety features and cowlings are in place
- 5.3. Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations
- 5.4. Equipment is cleaned for use or storage to workplace expectations
- 5.5. Job card is processed in accordance with workplace procedures
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, if used 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.
Spraying and spreading equipment
Spraying and spreading equipment may be self-propelled, trailed and three-point linkage
Spraying equipment
Spraying equipment is used for distribution of liquid pesticides, herbicides and fertilisers
Spreading equipment
Spreading equipment is used for distribution of solids and semi-solids, including fertilisers and waste products
WHS
WHS requirements are to be in accordance with legislation/regulations/codes of practice and enterprise safety policies and procedures. This may include protective clothing and equipment, use of tooling and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of material, use of fire fighting equipment, enterprise first aid, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation/regulation/codes of practice and workplace policies and practices
Safe operating procedures
Safe operating procedures are to include, but are not limited to operational risk assessment and treatments associated with vehicular movement, toxic substances, electrical safety, machinery movement and operation, manual and mechanical lifting and shifting, working in proximity to others and site visitors
Emergency procedures
Emergency procedures related to this unit are to include but may not be limited to emergency shutdown and stopping of equipment, extinguishing fires, enterprise first aid requirements and site evacuation
Environmental requirements
Environmental requirements are to include but are not limited to waste management, machine hygiene, dust and clean-up management
Quality requirements
Quality requirements are to include, but are not limited to regulations, including Australian Standards, internal company quality policy and standards and enterprise operations and procedures
Statutory/regulatory authorities
Statutory/regulatory authorities may include Federal, State/Territory and local authorities administering acts, regulations and codes of practice
Tooling and equipment
Tooling and equipment may include hand tooling, diagnostic and monitoring systems, meters, gauges, load testing devices, and pulling and pushing devices
Materials
Materials may include spare parts, lubricants, fluids and cleaning materials
Communications
Communications are to include, but are not limited to verbal and visual instructions and fault documenting and may include site specific instructions, written instructions, plans or instructions related to job/task, telephones and pagers
Information/documents
Sources of information/documents may include:
verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, memos, material safety data sheets, diagrams or sketches
safe work procedures related to the inspection, servicing and repair of spraying and spreading equipment
regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to automotive industry, including Australian Design Rules
engineer's design specifications and instructions
organisation work specifications and requirements
instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons
Australian Standards
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, if used 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.
Spraying and spreading equipment
Spraying and spreading equipment may be self-propelled, trailed and three-point linkage
Spraying equipment
Spraying equipment is used for distribution of liquid pesticides, herbicides and fertilisers
Spreading equipment
Spreading equipment is used for distribution of solids and semi-solids, including fertilisers and waste products
WHS
WHS requirements are to be in accordance with legislation/regulations/codes of practice and enterprise safety policies and procedures. This may include protective clothing and equipment, use of tooling and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of material, use of fire fighting equipment, enterprise first aid, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation/regulation/codes of practice and workplace policies and practices
Safe operating procedures
Safe operating procedures are to include, but are not limited to operational risk assessment and treatments associated with vehicular movement, toxic substances, electrical safety, machinery movement and operation, manual and mechanical lifting and shifting, working in proximity to others and site visitors
Emergency procedures
Emergency procedures related to this unit are to include but may not be limited to emergency shutdown and stopping of equipment, extinguishing fires, enterprise first aid requirements and site evacuation
Environmental requirements
Environmental requirements are to include but are not limited to waste management, machine hygiene, dust and clean-up management
Quality requirements
Quality requirements are to include, but are not limited to regulations, including Australian Standards, internal company quality policy and standards and enterprise operations and procedures
Statutory/regulatory authorities
Statutory/regulatory authorities may include Federal, State/Territory and local authorities administering acts, regulations and codes of practice
Tooling and equipment
Tooling and equipment may include hand tooling, diagnostic and monitoring systems, meters, gauges, load testing devices, and pulling and pushing devices
Materials
Materials may include spare parts, lubricants, fluids and cleaning materials
Communications
Communications are to include, but are not limited to verbal and visual instructions and fault documenting and may include site specific instructions, written instructions, plans or instructions related to job/task, telephones and pagers
Information/documents
Sources of information/documents may include:
verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, memos, material safety data sheets, diagrams or sketches
safe work procedures related to the inspection, servicing and repair of spraying and spreading equipment
regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to automotive industry, including Australian Design Rules
engineer's design specifications and instructions
organisation work specifications and requirements
instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons
Australian Standards
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, 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
It is essential that competence in this unit signifies ability to transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual circumstances in the critical aspects of:
observing safety procedures and requirements
communicating effectively with others involved in or affected by the work
selecting methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances
completing preparatory activity in a systematic manner
completing a minimum of four full cycles requiring inspection, servicing, repair and preparing of spraying and spreading equipment for operations ensuring;
accurate interpretation of inspection results
completion of inspection and service and repair in accordance with workplace and manufacturer/ component supplier requirements
completion of the work within workplace timeframes
preparation of equipment for operations
equipment presentation to customer in compliance with workplace requirements
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Application of competence is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated worksite
Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment is to comply with regulatory requirements, including Australian Standards
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
material relevant to the servicing and repair of spraying and spreading equipment
equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to the service and repair of spraying and spreading equipment
activities covering mandatory task requirements
specifications and work instructions
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the automotive industry's RS&R Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge
Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on underpinning knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies
Assessment may be applied under project related conditions and require evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competence is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
It is preferable that assessment reflects a process rather than an event and occurs over a period of time to cover varying quality circumstances. Evidence of performance may be provided by customers, team leaders/members or other persons subject to agreed authentication arrangements
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, 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
It is essential that competence in this unit signifies ability to transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual circumstances in the critical aspects of:
observing safety procedures and requirements
communicating effectively with others involved in or affected by the work
selecting methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances
completing preparatory activity in a systematic manner
completing a minimum of four full cycles requiring inspection, servicing, repair and preparing of spraying and spreading equipment for operations ensuring;
accurate interpretation of inspection results
completion of inspection and service and repair in accordance with workplace and manufacturer/ component supplier requirements
completion of the work within workplace timeframes
preparation of equipment for operations
equipment presentation to customer in compliance with workplace requirements
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Application of competence is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated worksite
Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment is to comply with regulatory requirements, including Australian Standards
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
material relevant to the servicing and repair of spraying and spreading equipment
equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to the service and repair of spraying and spreading equipment
activities covering mandatory task requirements
specifications and work instructions
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the automotive industry's RS&R Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge
Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on underpinning knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies
Assessment may be applied under project related conditions and require evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competence is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
It is preferable that assessment reflects a process rather than an event and occurs over a period of time to cover varying quality circumstances. Evidence of performance may be provided by customers, team leaders/members or other persons subject to agreed authentication arrangements
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W5030 | AURT300671A | Inspect, service and repair spraying and spreading equipment | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXC83 | AURKTA004 | Inspect, service and repair spraying and spreading equipment | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J392 | AUR30412 | Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology | Qualification |