Elements and Performance Criteria

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

Sources of information/documentation may include:
Manufacturer specifications
Company operating procedures
Customer requirements
Industry codes of practice
State/Territory/industry OH&S legislation

Resources may include:
Hand tools, test lamp, multimeter
Power/air tools, special tools for removal/replacement, special testing equipment
Soldering equipment and cable terminations
Electrical components, wiring, clips, globes, fuses, tapes
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

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 manuals, tags and labels
Reading and identifying correct replacement parts

Numeracy skills may include:
Count and record materials used on job sheet

Critical aspects of evidence:
Evidence of achievement is required in all of the following:
Complete minor modifications/repairs to circuit wiring and components
Test and identify faults in electrical circuits and systems
Employ safe working practices
Employ vehicle electronic systems and components protection procedures
Complete company documentation - written / electronic

Underpinning knowledge:
Company OH&S procedures
Electrical principles and circuit wiring characteristics
Circuit repair procedures
Electrical measuring and testing procedures
Vehicle safety requirements
Procedures to avoid damage to ECUs
Fault finding using aural, visual and functional assessments for damage, corrosion, wear and electrical defects
Reading and interpreting circuits diagrams