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. Bold italicised wording, in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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.
OHS requirements may include:
correct disposal of hazardous materials and substances
first aid equipment
following emergency procedures
hazard and risk control
personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing
safety equipment
techniques for manual handling, including shifting, lifting and carrying.
Workplace environmental practices may include:
clean-up management
dust and noise minimisation
waste management.
Workplace policies and procedures may include:
environment and sustainability
job specifications
manufacturer specifications and industry codes of practice
WHS
quality policies and procedures, including Australian standards
reporting and recording procedures
safe work procedures.
Legal requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice, and may include:
Competition and Consumer Act
Australian standards
award and enterprise agreements
confidentiality and privacy
copyright law
duty of care
Motor Vehicle Insurance and Repair Industry Code of Conduct
WHS
relevant industry codes of practice
the environment.
Manufacturer and component supplier specifications may include:
Australian standards
diagrams or sketches
instructions issued by authorised organisation or external persons
inventory systems
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
original equipment manufacturer (OEM) design specifications and repair procedures
parts catalogues
safe work procedures for inspection of vehicles for saleable components
verbal, written and graphical instructions
workplace specifications and requirements.
Tooling equipment may include:
measuring devices including:
load testers
multimeters
protective covers
specialist tooling including:
hand and power tools
key cutters
removal and adjustment tools
surface templates
vehicle:
diagnostic equipment
measuring equipment
realigning equipment
storage racks
vehicle cleaning equipment
welding and heating equipment including:
arc
heat gun
induction heating
laser welding
metal inert gas (MIG) welding
oxy
spot welding
tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding.
Materials and equipment may include:
calculators and general office equipment
computer hardware and software
digital camera
film thickness gauge
hoist
portable light
protective covers
recording equipment such as laptop or notebook.
Vehicle damage may include minor or extensive vehicle damage:
extensive damage to a vehicle is damage that affects the safety and roadworthiness of a vehicle and may include:
body panels
bolt-on vehicle components
mechanical components
structural components, including welded or bonded key structural components, such as chassis rails
vehicle structure
minor damage to a vehicle is damage that does not affect the safety and roadworthiness of a vehicle and may include:
bumper bar graze
hail damage
panel damage.

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 when evaluating vehicle bodywork for damage
locate and interpret relevant information
determine the repairs required for a range of vehicles with bodywork damage
evaluate bodywork materials, equipment and processes for a damaged vehicle
select appropriate bodywork materials, equipment and processes for a damaged vehicle
determine the impact of decisions in terms of commercial, environmental and safety risks
document bodywork materials, equipment and processes.
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 must be made available for the assessment of this unit:
a range of vehicles with both minor and extensive vehicle damage
computer hardware, software and calculators
internet access
necessary tools and equipment
relevant information, including OEM design specifications and repair procedures, workshop and body repair manuals
workplace technology.
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 an 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.