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 instructions may include:
computer-generated instructions
verbal instructions
written instructions.
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.
Procedures and information may include:
safe work procedures relating to outdoor power equipment pre-repair operations
verbal, written and graphical instructions
signage.
work schedules, plans and specifications
work bulletins or memos
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
diagrams or sketches
regulatory and legislative requirements relating to the automotive industry
Australian Design Rules
engineer's design specifications and instructions
organisation work specifications and requirements
instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons
Australian Standards
outdoor power equipment repair manuals.
Method options may include:
steam cleaning
high-pressure washing
manual washing
the use of protective coverings
dismantling.
Cleaning materials may include:
cleaning agents
sprays (dewaxing, detergents, degreasers, special purpose agents)
rust prevention material.
Equipment may include:
hand tools and equipment
personal and vehicle protection
storage tubs and racks
special equipment (pressure washers, steam cleaners, spray equipment), power tools
jacks and stands
lifting equipment.
Environmental requirements may include:
waste management
chemical and cleaning agent management
control of noise and fumes
clean-up management.

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
communicate effectively with others involved in or affected by the work
select methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances
conduct cleaning and storage operations according to workplace requirements
complete workplace documentation according to workplace requirements.
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 for the assessment of this unit:
workplace location or simulated workplace
outdoor power equipment and outdoor power equipment components requiring pre-repair operations
equipment, cleaning agents and material relevant to carrying out pre-repair operations
hand tools appropriate to carrying out pre-repair operations
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.