Elements and Performance Criteria

applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operations. Requirements may include but not be limited to award and enterprise agreements, industrial relations, employee relations, Australian Standards, confidentiality and privacy, the environment, equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, relevant industry codes of practice and duty of care.

Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures. Requirements may include but not be limited to the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, rescue services, fire fighting organization and equipment, first aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination, systems covering of hazardous materials and substances and manual handling including lifting and carrying.

legal
organisational and site guidelines
policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility
quality assurance
procedural manuals
quality and continuous improvement processes and standards
OH&S
emergency and evacuation
ethical standards
recording and reporting
access and equity principles and practices
equipment use
maintenance and storage
environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines).

the job context is work area and process related
work areas may include body construction, aluminium die casting, iron foundry operations, engine machining, spray painting, automotive plastics, stamping & press operations, fabrication hardware, trim manufacture, vehicle assembly, warehousing, engine assembly, seat frame manufacture
process may include welding sub-assemblies, fitting hang-on components, fittings dies to die boxes, pouring aluminium, machining parts, application of paint, cutting blanks, assembly of components to form sub-assemblies, fitting parts to bodies, assembly of parts, parts picking and replenishment.

supervisors
team members
team leaders
suppliers
clients and managers.

those established within each enterprise quality system and may include identification, minimisation and elimination of defects, product/component specifications, tolerances, inspection systems, packaging specifications and non-conforming parts or products.

result from variations in process change
line speed
interruptions to parts supply/quality
personnel absences.

cost benchmarks
waste avoidance
power conservation
productivity achievement
continuous improvement levels.

vehicle manufacturer specifications
product manufacturer specifications
company operating and assembly procedures
industry/workplace codes of practise
customer requirements
State/Territory/Federal statutory requirements(including ADRs)
State/industry OH&S legislation.

Hand tools, power tools, vehicle protection equipment, lifting equipment, scaffolds, impact guns
Equipment used may include conveyor equipment, tow motors, forklifts, mechanised pallet trucks and driverless tractors, robotic equipment
Jigs may include the use of quick release grips, screw grips and automatic grips
Parts may include raw materials, component parts, consumables, located in warehouse racks and aisles and will also include seals, adhesives, sealants, gels and tapes
Service lines include: electrical wiring, pneumatic systems and hydraulic systems
work orders / job sheets
qualified workplace assessor
workplace or simulated workplace.

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

Evidence of the following is essential:

compliance with relevant legislative, regulations, standards, codes of practice and establish safe practices and enterprise policies and procedures for managing personal work priorities
maintaining a working knowledge of current work systems and practices
working and communicating effectively and positively with others involved in the work

applying, within authority, the requirements of the job or work role in relation to:

achieving production goals
achieving work quality goals
responding positively to changing work requirements
contributing effectively to cost reduction initiatives
effectively applying problem solving techniques
modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment
modify frames
assemble frames
fit out axles, suspension and associated service systems to the frame
maintain company records - paper based / electronic.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

underpinning skill, knowledge and attitudes for each unit of competency in each work area, and for specific job roles within work areas, will differ between enterprises, and will alter from time to time depending on factors such as changes in equipment, technology and culture
before skill, knowledge and attitudes development and assessment of the trainee begins, key operators in the area, in conjunction with trainers, union representatives and other stakeholders, must list the underpinning knowledge, skill and attitudes required to perform the unit competently (to standard). This will be used as a guide for training and assessment
The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace
assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements
assessment of the underpinning knowledge should be combined with assessment of the skill
assessment of the underpinning knowledge may take place on- or off-the-job
assessment of the competency should take place in a safe working environment in a passenger motor vehicle manufacturing plant or simulated environment using tools/equipment/machinery required for the production process without undue disruption to the production process.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge
assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application
assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process
assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.