Elements and Performance Criteria

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

Sources of information/documentation may include:
Vehicle/manufacturer specifications
Company operating procedures
Product manufacturer specifications
Customer requirements
Industry/workplace codes of practice
Statutory legislation
Material safety data sheets
State/industry OH&S legislation

Resources may include:
Hand tools, power tools, special tools for installation, testing equipment including: hydraulic flow meter, hydraulic pressure gauges
Power tailgates; steering systems; power take off (pto); cab tilts; pop tops and roofs; pumps; roll back bodies
Vehicle for installation (bus/truck/trailer)
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:
Evidence of achievement is required in all of the following:
assemble hydraulic system/components
install hydraulic system/components
test hydraulic system
use relevant tools and equipment
apply manual handling techniques
employ company OH&S procedures

Underpinning knowledge:
Relevant technical information including graphical symbols
Design and sketch hydraulic circuitry diagrams
Types of hydraulic fluids and their application
Equipment safety requirements
Hydraulic system operating principles
Hydraulic systems/component installation and test procedures
Construction and operation of hydraulic systems relevant to application
Manual handling techniques
Aural, visual and functional assessments (including damage, corrosion, fluid levels, leaks, tests, wear and safety aspects)