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, if used 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.
Policies and procedures may include:
hazard policies and procedures
emergency, fire and accident procedures
personal safety procedures
procedures for the use of personal protective clothing and equipment
use of motor vehicles
resolution procedures
job procedures and work instructions
safe working practices
workplace operating procedures.
Workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements:
are those prescribed under legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and workplace policies and procedures
may include:
protective clothing and equipment
use of tools and equipment
handling of material
use of fire-fighting equipment
first aid equipment
hazard control, including control of hazardous materials and toxic substances.
Hazards may include:
sharp cutting tooling and instruments
electricity and water
toxic substances
damaged packing material or containers
broken or damaged equipment
flammable materials and fire hazards
lifting practices
spillages
waste and debris especially on floors, ladders, trolleys.
Emergency procedures may include:
sickness or accident reporting procedure
fire or workshop evacuation involving staff or customers
environmental incidents
incidents and accidents involving harmful or hazardous substances.

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:
communicate effectively with others involved in or affected by the work
identify and assess hazardous situations and rectify, or report to the relevant persons
safely handle and store dangerous and hazardous goods and substances
apply safe manual handling practices
identify fire safety equipment and procedures applicable to emergency situations in an automotive workplace
follow workplace safety, accident, incident and evacuation procedures.
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 should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
worksite or equivalent instructions on safe working practice
hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods information
materials, tools and equipment relevant to an automotive workplace
access to fire fighting appliances and equipment.
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 a 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.