Elements and Performance Criteria

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes of practice, including those related to:
anti-discrimination
award and enterprise agreements
confidentiality and privacy
duty of care
employee relations
environment protection
equal opportunity
industrial relations
relevant industry codes of practice.

Legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures and may include: the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, rescue services, fire fighting organisation and equipment, first aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination, systems covering the use of hazardous materials and substances and manual handling procedures including lifting and carrying.

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

Work areas including:
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
Processes including:
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.

matching part numbers to the model/code under construction
enterprise specifications for selection of materials/components may include size
shape
tolerances
critical measurements
identification of bin/batch numbers and codes
checking materials/components against requirements of production schedules/supply requisition.

inspection for defects that may cause the manufactured components to be faulty on completion
inspection to ensure surfaces are clean and dried to the required state as determined by the standard operating procedures
visual inspection
measuring
gauging
weighing
checking for correct part names/codes/numbers
check colour of paint meets the requirements of the job sheets
defects may be surface
structural or other.

cleaning and preparation of surfaces
weighing and measuring materials to specified amounts
removal or external packaging
cleaning of surfaces
cleaning with solvents or air blowers
mixing paint
masking off of bodies
application of lubricants to parts to ensure ease of fitting during assembly operations.

matching materials/components to equipment on the basis of part numbers and codes
alignment of components/materials with predetermined points on machinery
secure clamping of materials/components to prevent movement and distortion and minimise waste, as specified in standard operating procedures.

final finish by grinding
metal finishing
panel flanging and hemming
hand filing
sanding
adjustment to tolerances
application of adhesives and sealants to ensure components are securely joined and free of leaks
nuts, bolts and screws tensioned to the specification.

organisation regulations
policies and procedures including organisation OH&S and environmental policy and procedures
ISO standards (Quality Management and Environmental)
Vehicle Industry OH&S Award
OH&S Legislation
Environmental Management Legislation
standard operating procedures
suppliers operating instruction manuals
organisation production process sheets
organisation production schedules
organisation supply requisition procedures/forms
organisation inventory control procedures (paper or computer based).

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

Evidence of the following is essential:

compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and enterprise policies and procedures for the preparation and processing of materials and components
maintaining a working knowledge of current processing 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:

selecting the materials/components required for the process
inspecting and checking materials/components prior to their use.
preparing/loading/securing materials and components as per the process requirements
processing the materials to enterprise procedures and standards
modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
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
assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

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.