Elements and Performance Criteria

Unit scope
Methods include:
analysis of existing work practices
planning
communication
research
Processes which may be modified could include:
work/repair sequence
OH&S practices
administration and/or documentation
stock control

This unit of competence applies to the following and should be contextualised to the qualification to which it is being applied:
examples of new technologies which could be incorporated into the workplace are: new equipment or tooling, base materials or automotive systems
workplace example: a body repair involving a multi-layer paint system is encountered for the first time in the workshop. The technician contacts the paint supplier to gather information on the paint system. Other persons might also need to be contacted to gain an understanding of how to effect the repair, such as the paint manufacturer or industry contacts who may have encountered such a paint system before and/or employer bodies. Because normal 'blending' is not possible, alternative methods for colour matching need to be determined after gathering information

Manufacturer/component supplier specifications
Technical journals, including workshop
Manuals, tune-up manuals
Enterprise operating procedures
Customer requirements
Industry codes of practice
Legislation

State/Territory OH&S legislation
Award provisions

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

It is essential that competence is fully observed and there is ability to transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual situations in the critical aspects of:

investigating the nature of new technologies and modifying existing work processes and procedures to incorporate new technologies into the workplace

Underpinning knowledge
A comprehensive knowledge of enterprise existing activity, processes and procedures relevant to application
Cost-benefit analysis principles
Analytical skills, processes and procedures
Planning, communication and management skills, processes and procedures

Specific key competencies, underpinning and employability skills required to achieve the performance criteria
These include a number of processes 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 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 management or facilitation of conditions or processes; and
Level 3 - relates to 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 adapting work processes to new technologies
(Level 3)

Communicate ideas and information
Communicate ideas and information to supervisors related to adapting work processes to new technologies
(Level 2)

Plan and organise activities
Plan and organise activities adapting work processes to new technologies
(Level 3)

Work with others and in a team
Work with others and in a team by seeing and conveying information related to the planning, sequencing and completion of the task
(Level 2)

Use mathematical ideas and techniques
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to count and measure
(Level 3)

Solve problems
Establish diagnostic processes which adapts work processes to new technologies
(Level 3)

Use technology
Use the workplace technology related to adapting work processes to new technologies
(Level 3)

Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Underpinning knowledge and skills may be assessed on or off the job
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
Prescribed outcome must be able to be achieved without direct supervision

Method of assessment

Practical assessments:

research and adapt a process to a previously unknown technology
train staff in use of a new technology
compare costs and benefits of a current process and one which incorporates a new technology
make a recommendation as to whether a given technology should be introduced to the workplace, taking into consideration the value to the enterprise of the change
plan and implement the introduction of a new technology into the workplace, with provision to minimise the impact on workflow and productivity

Specific resource requirements for this unit

The following should be made available:

technical information, hand tooling, specialised tooling and equipment