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.
Vehicle body repair hand tools may include:
hacksaws
hammers
dollies
screwdrivers
files
punches
specialist tooling for component removal and adjustment.
Workplace requirements may include:
workplace reporting and recording procedures
safe work procedures
quality policies and procedures
sustainability, environment, equal opportunity and anti-discrimination
manufacturer specifications
work instruction
industry code of practice.
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.
Job requirements may include:
marking-out
required finish, size or shape.
Maintenance operations may include:
routine maintenance to specialised tools
minor repairs to tools and equipment
performing equipment calibration
sharpening of hand tools
documenting and tagging faulty equipment.

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
select appropriate vehicle body repair hand tools
carry out a minimum of three vehicle body service or repair tasks using body repair hand tools
maintain and store vehicle body repair hand tools.
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
follow WHS requirements
applying environmental policy.
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:
panel repair toolkit
materials used for body repair activities
specialised panel repair hand tools
specifications and workplace 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.