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.
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.
Workplace procedures may include:
conducting operational risk assessments and treatments associated with vehicle movement
site-specific instructions
safe work procedures relating to the use and maintenance of measuring equipment
workplace policies and practices
instructions issued by authorised workplace or external persons
written and graphical instructions
signage
work schedules, plans and specifications
work bulletins or memos
diagrams or sketches
vehicle workshop manuals and information.
Measuring equipment may include:
internal and external micrometres
Vernier calipers
dial gauges
depth gauges
steel rulers
tape measures
squares
straight edges
dividers
protractors
feeler gauges
thermometers
pressure gauges.
Maintenance methods may include:
routine maintenance to tools and equipment as per schedules
calibrating or adjusting measuring equipment
minor repairs to tools and equipment
documenting or tagging equipment as faulty or out-of-service.
Workplace documents may include:
fault or defect reporting documents
out-of-service reports
job or organisation work specifications and requirements.

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
communicate effectively with others involved in or affected by the work
select approved measurement methods and techniques
measure dimensions or variables using a range of measuring equipment
accurately interpret measurements
maintain measuring equipment.
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 should be made available:
material relevant to the use and maintenance of measuring equipment
equipment and tools appropriate to the use and maintenance of measuring equipment
specifications and work instructions.
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.