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, 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.
Repair procedures may include:
under-body or frame measurements
alignment equipment
jigging systems
pre-repair activities
hydraulic reforming
sectional repair (other than at factory seams)
partial replacement at factory seams
visual and physical examination
panel beating
use of heat monitoring equipment
spot welding
MIG brazing
MIG welding
mechanical fastening
riveting
metal cutting
bonding
removing and replacing mechanical units
removing and replacing suspension, steering, transmissions and other assemblies and components.
Equipment may include:
vehicle alignment and jigging systems
hand tools
power tools
heating equipment
heat monitoring equipment
welding equipment
lifting equipment
hydraulic push and pull equipment
measuring systems
clamping and anchoring systems.
Statutory and regulatory authorities may include:
federal, state or territory, and local authorities administering Acts
Australian Design Rules
codes of practice
Australian standards.
Workplace health and safety requirements may include:
workplace and personal safety
first aid equipment
equipment safety
safe handling of material
safe use of tools and equipment
hazard control, including control of hazardous materials and toxic substances
use of personal protective clothing
use of fire-fighting equipment.
Environmental requirements may include:
measures to reduce pollution
waste management
noise control
dust control
clean-up management.
Information and documents may include:
verbal and written documents
graphical instructions
OEM specifications
work bulletins
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
diagrams and sketches
safe work procedures
regulatory and legislative requirements
Australian Design Rules
engineer's design specifications and instructions
workplace specifications and requirements
instructions issued by authorised workplace or external persons
Australian standards.
Quality requirements may include:
OEM-recommended repair procedures and regulations
Australian standards
internal workplace quality policies
workplace operational policies and procedures.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, required Skills and Knowledge, the 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:
identify and repair HSS components
observe safety procedures and requirements
communicate effectively with others involved
select OEM-recommended repair methods and techniques
complete HSS repairs in a systematic manner
apply vehicle protection methods
conduct recommended welding, bonding and riveting procedures
inspect and test welds
complete quality and workplace documentation.
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 must be made available for the assessment of this unit:
workplace location or simulated workplace
materials and information relevant to HSS repairs
equipment, and hand and power tools appropriate to HSS repairs
OEM specifications
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.