Elements and Performance Criteria

Post hole digging systems may be powered by electric, diesel and petrol engines and may be hand-held equipment or fitted to tractors or platforms
Post hole digging system variables may include:
tungsten, diamond-tipped and steel augers
impact and overload protection
height adjustment
Methods are to include:
removing, fitting and checking components
checking, testing, identifying, reporting and rectifying faults

Work requires individuals to demonstrate some judgement and problem-solving skills in managing own work activities and contributing to a productive team environment
Work is carried out in accordance with award provisions

OH&S 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 material and substances
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation/regulation/codes of practice and workplace policies and practices
Safe operating procedures are to include, but are not limited to the conduct of 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 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 are to include but are not limited to waste management, noise, dust and clean-up management

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 may include Federal, State/Territory and local authorities administering applicable acts, regulations and codes of practice

Tooling and equipment may include general workshop equipment, sharpening equipment, equipment for safe testing of post hole digging systems, post hole digging system components fitted to tractors and hand-held equipment, equipment stands, air tooling, grinders, chain breaking and riveting equipment, exhaust gas extraction system, lubrication, welding, lifting and pressing equipment

Materials may include spare parts, lubricants, fluids and cleaning materials

Communications are to include, but are not limited to verbal and visual instructions and fault reporting and may include site specific instructions, written instructions, plans or instructions related to job/task, telephones and pagers

Information sources may include, but are not limited to 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 servicing and repair of faults in post hole digging systems
Regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining post hole digging equipment
Engineer's design specifications and instructions
Organisation work specifications and requirements
Instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons
Australian Standards

Critical aspects of evidence

It is essential that competence in this unit is fully observed and there is the ability to transfer the competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual situations 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
conducting service and repair in accordance with workplace and manufacturer/component supplier requirements
completing service and repair of post hole diggers and associated components within workplace timeframes
post hole digging equipment presentation to customer in compliance with workplace requirements
completing workplace records

Relationship to other units
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role

Underpinning knowledge

A working knowledge of:

OH&S regulations/requirements, equipment, material and personal safety requirements
operating principles of post hole digging equipment
the relationship of post hole digging systems to power unit, drive, safety, reversing and adjustment systems and overload protection device
classifications of post hole digging systems and components
types and layout of service/repair manuals (hard copy and electronic)
types of lubricants, methods of lubrication
types and causes of faults in post hole digging systems
servicing procedures
repair procedures
enterprise quality procedures
work organisation and planning procedure

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 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
Apply research and interpretive skills sufficient to locate, interpret and apply manufacturer/component supplier procedures, workplace policies and procedures
Apply analytical skills for identification and analysis of technical information
(Level 1)

Communicate ideas and information
Apply plain English literacy and communication skills in relation to dealing with customers and team members
Apply questioning and active listening skills for example when obtaining information from customers
Apply oral communication skills sufficient to convey information and concepts to customers
(Level 1)

Plan and organise activities
Apply planning and organising skills to own work activities, including, making good use of time and resources, sorting out priorities and monitoring one's own performance
(Level 1)

Work with others and in a team
Interact effectively with other persons both on a one-to-one basis and in groups, including, understanding and responding to the needs of a customer and working effectively as a member of a team to achieve a shared goal
(Level 1)

Solve problems
Establish safe and effective work processes which anticipate and/or resolve problems and downtime, to systematically develop solutions to avoid or minimise reworking and avoid wastage
(Level 1)

Use mathematical ideas and techniques
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly calculate time, assess tolerances, apply accurate measurements, calculate material requirements and establish quality checks
(Level 1)

Use technology
Use workplace technology related to servicing and repair of faults in post hole digging systems, including, use of measuring equipment, the use of communication devices and reporting/ recording of results
(Level 1)

Context of assessment
The 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

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 (real or simulated) 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

Specific resource requirements for this unit

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace
area for safe testing of post hole digging systems
material relevant to servicing and repair of faults in post hole digging systems
equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to servicing and repair of faults in post hole digging systems
activities covering mandatory task requirements
specifications and work instructions