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. 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.
Work requirements may include:
verbal, written and graphical instructions
written maintenance procedures
service instructions
product assembly instructions
manufacturer design specifications and installation instructions.
Workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements:
are those prescribed under legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and workplace policies and procedures
may include:
protective clothing and equipment
use of tools and equipment
handling of material
use of fire-fighting equipment
first aid equipment
hazard control, including control of hazardous materials and toxic substances.
Tools and equipment may include:
hand tools
hand-held power tools and air tools
garage equipment.
Ancillary components or accessories may include:
rear-view mirrors
mudguards and mudflaps
lighting system ancillary components
dust deflectors
reflectors
trim ancillary components
audio ancillary components
seat covers
adhesive signage and stickers
exhaust system ancillary components
wheel trims and hubcaps
heat shields
floor mats and carpet.
Workplace documentationmay include:
job cards or work schedules
work bulletins
reporting and recording procedures
organisational quality policies and procedures
memos
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
regulatory and legislative requirements relating to heavy commercial vehicle safety
organisational work specifications and requirements
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
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:
observe safety procedures and requirements
select removal, replacement, inspection and adjustment methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances
conduct a minimum of three different removal, replacement and adjustment according to workplace, manufacturer and component supplier instructions or requirements
confirm effectiveness of work relating to component or accessory removal or replacement
complete workplace documentation requirements relevant to tasks.
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 practices and procedures
following safety requirements
applying environmental constraints.
Assessment is to comply with relevant:
regulatory requirements
Australian standards
industry codes of practice.
The following resources should be made available:
operational heavy commercial vehicles and a range of suitable components or accessories
equipment, hand and power tools and specialised heavy commercial vehicle tools and equipment appropriate for the removal and replacement of heavy commercial vehicle components and accessories
technical specifications and standards.
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.