Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range Statement provides advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competency allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. It relates to the unit as a whole and facilitates holistic assessment. The following variables relate to this particular unit:

Unit scope
Planning and preparation is to include but not be limited to engine inspection, defect identification, assessment of conditions and hazards and determination of work requirements.
Designated performance specifications for the engine are to include those contained in computer/keypad aided monitors, sensory indicators and specifications external to the monitoring systems.
Hot testing includes running an engine from initial ignition until hot and while hot, facilitating testing in normal operating temperature conditions.
Testing may include but not be limited to discovery of faults such as ignition, misfire, bore discrepancies, fuel, electrical, exhaust, cooling, emission control, faulty seals and gaskets, leaks, abnormal noises and all other engine operations and parts.
Load shifting equipment for movement of engines to and from assembly line and engine testing area are to include hoist, gantry crane and slings.
Engine services are to include but not be limited to fuel (or gas), oil, water, electrics and may include air.
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Safety (OH&S)
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 tools and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of materials, use of fire fighting equipment, enterprise first aid, hazard control and hazardous materials 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 not be limited to the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with heavy objects, vehicular movement, toxic substances, electrical shock, machinery movement and operation, production line 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 plant evacuation.
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Environmental requirements
Environmental requirements are to include but are not limited to waste management, noise, dust, vibration and clean-up management.

Quality requirements
Quality requirements are to include but not be limited to relevant regulations including Australian Standards, internal company quality policy and standards and enterprise operations and procedures.

Statutory/Regulatory Authorities
Statutory/regulatory authorities may include Federal, State and Local Authorities administering the applicable acts, regulations and codes of practice.

Tools and equipment
Tools and equipment are to include but not be limited to testing devices, hoist, slings, gantry crane and relevant hand and power tools.

Materials
Materials are to include but not be limited to fuel, oil, water and may include gas.

Communications
Communications are to include but 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, two way radio, hand signals, telephones and pagers.

Information
Information sources may include but not be limited to verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, memos, material safety data sheets (MSDS), diagrams or sketches.
Safe work procedures related to hot testing engines.
Regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to Automotive manufacturing.
Engineers design specifications and instructions.
Organisation work specifications and requirements.
Instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external personnel.
Relevant Australian Standards.

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competency for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competency and should be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, the Range Statement, and the Assessment Guidelines of the Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Location, interpretation and application of relevant information, standards and specifications.
Compliance with enterprise safety policies and procedures and OH&S legislation/regulations/codes of practice applicable to operations.
Compliance with enterprise policies and procedures including quality requirements.
Safe and effective operational use of tools and equipment.
Communication and working effectively and safely with others.
Application of hot test procedures to correctly identify a minimum of 5 different and significant non-conforming engines, which must include faults identified using both computer/keypad aided systems and manual/sensory capabilities.

Relationship to other units
None.

Specific knowledge required to achieve the performance criteria
A knowledge of:
Workplace and equipment safety requirements.
Relevant enterprise production quality standards.
Enterprise manufacturing and production techniques for engines.
Automotive Industry terminology.
Tools and equipment types, characteristics, uses and limitations.
Engine faults and symptoms.
Engine parts and construction.
Engine testing techniques and equipment.
Processes for the calculation of material requirements.
Material Safety Data Sheets.
Plans, drawings and specifications.
Materials handling, storage and environmentally friendly waste management.
Enterprise safety policies and procedures.
Relevant Australian Standards.

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 the management or facilitation of conditions or processes; and
Level 3 - relates to the 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
Collect, organise, interpret and understand the information required for hot testing engines, including work instructions, plans/sketches/diagrams, safety instructions, signage, labels, quality procedures, material safety data sheets and equipment instructions. Level 2
Communicate ideas and information
Communicate ideas and information orally and in writing, in simple English to enable confirmation of work requirements, passage of information and requests to other workers during operations and the reporting and recording of work outcomes. Level 2
Plan and organise activities
Conduct activities associated with hot testing engines, including the co-ordination and use of equipment, materials and tools to avoid backtracking and rework. Level 2
Work with others and in a team
Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using co-operative approaches to optimise satisfaction and productivity. 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, bore and timing, apply accurate measurements, and establish quality checks. Level 2
Use technology
Use workplace technology related to hot testing engines, including the use of computers, measuring equipment, computerised equipment, engine testing equipment, the use of communication devices and the reporting/recording of results. Level 2

The context of assessment
The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated automotive site.
Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory requirements including specified Australian Standards.

Methods of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Automotive industry's Automotive 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 competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Specific resource requirements for this unit
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
materials relevant to hot test engines
equipment, hand and power tools appropriate to hot test engines
realistic activities covering the mandatory task requirements
specifications and work instructions.