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Inspect vehicle for saleable items and determine their value
Inspect vehicle for saleable items and determine their value
Unit of competency
National Code
AURV228630A
AURV228630A
State Code
W5159
W5159
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/01/2006
Original Release Date
21/06/2011
Nominal Hours
20
Field of Education
030503 - Vehicle Mechanics
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to inspect a vehicle to identify and value saleable components.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work
- 1.1. Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including job sheets, inspection procedures and saleable-item value information.
- 1.2. Job specifications are read and interpreted.
- 1.3. Occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work.
- 1.4. Vehicle to be inspected is identified.
- 1.5. Hand, power tooling and safety equipment are identified and checked for safe use.
- 1.6. Procedures are determined to minimise waste material/ components.
- 1.7. Procedures are identified for maximising energy efficiency while completing the job.
2. Carry out inspection of vehicle to identify saleable components
- 2.1. Inspection is completed without causing damage to component or system.
- 2.2. Information is accessed and interpreted from manufacturer/ component supplier specifications.
- 2.3. Vehicle/components are inspected to identify serviceable components.
- 2.4. Results are documented in preparation for final cost calculations.
- 2.5. Inspection activities are carried out according to industry regulations/guidelines, OHS requirements, legislation and enterprise procedures/policies.
3. Determine vehicle/ component retail price
- 3.1. Valuation of identified saleable components is carried out.
- 3.2. Retail price of saleable components is estimated.
4. Clean up work area and maintain equipment
- 4.1. Material that can be reused is collected and stored.
- 4.2. Waste and scrap is removed following workplace procedure.
- 4.3. Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition in accordance with workplace procedures.
- 4.4. Unsaleable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace procedures.
- 4.5. Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications and worksite procedures.
- 4.6. Tooling is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures.
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.
Methods
Methods include:
visual inspection
evaluation of vehicle/component
calculation of cost
removing/replacing components
OHS
OHS requirements are to be in accordance with legislation/regulations/codes of practice and enterprise safety policies and procedures. This may include:
protective clothing and equipment
use of tooling and equipment
workplace environment and safety
handling of material
use of firefighting equipment
enterprise first aid
hazard control and hazardous material and substances
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation/regulation/codes of practice and workplace policies and practices
Safe operating procedures
Safe operating procedures are to include, but are not limited to:
operational risk assessment and treatments associated with vehicular movement, toxic substances, electrical safety, machinery movement and operation, manual and mechanical lifting and shifting, working in proximity to others and worksite visitors
Emergency procedures
Emergency procedures related to this unit are to include, but are not limited to:
emergency shutdown and stopping of equipment
extinguishing fires
enterprise first aid requirements
worksite evacuation
Environmental requirements
Environmental requirements are to include, but are not limited to:
waste management, noise, dust and clean-up management.
Quality requirements
Quality requirements are to include, but are not limited to:
regulations, including Australian standards
internal company quality policies and standards
enterprise operations and procedures
Statutory/regulatory authorities
Statutory/regulatory authorities may include:
federal, state/territory and local authorities administering Acts, regulations and codes of practice
Tooling and equipment
Tooling and equipment may include:
calculators, computers, telephones, faxes and tooling and equipment necessary to remove/replace components
Materials
Materials may include:
cleaning materials
Communications
Communications are to include, but are not limited to:
verbal and visual instructions and fault reporting and may include worksite specific instructions, written instructions, plans or instructions related to job/task, telephones and pagers
Information/documents
Sources of information/documents may include:
verbal or written and graphical instructions, vehicle buying guides, parts listing/prices, inventory systems, parts catalogues and material safety data sheets (MSDS), diagrams or sketches
safe work procedures related to the inspection of vehicles for saleable components
regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to automotive industry, including Australian Design Rules
engineer's design specifications and instructions
organisation work specifications and requirements
instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons
Australian standards
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.
Methods
Methods include:
visual inspection
evaluation of vehicle/component
calculation of cost
removing/replacing components
OHS
OHS requirements are to be in accordance with legislation/regulations/codes of practice and enterprise safety policies and procedures. This may include:
protective clothing and equipment
use of tooling and equipment
workplace environment and safety
handling of material
use of firefighting equipment
enterprise first aid
hazard control and hazardous material and substances
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation/regulation/codes of practice and workplace policies and practices
Safe operating procedures
Safe operating procedures are to include, but are not limited to:
operational risk assessment and treatments associated with vehicular movement, toxic substances, electrical safety, machinery movement and operation, manual and mechanical lifting and shifting, working in proximity to others and worksite visitors
Emergency procedures
Emergency procedures related to this unit are to include, but are not limited to:
emergency shutdown and stopping of equipment
extinguishing fires
enterprise first aid requirements
worksite evacuation
Environmental requirements
Environmental requirements are to include, but are not limited to:
waste management, noise, dust and clean-up management.
Quality requirements
Quality requirements are to include, but are not limited to:
regulations, including Australian standards
internal company quality policies and standards
enterprise operations and procedures
Statutory/regulatory authorities
Statutory/regulatory authorities may include:
federal, state/territory and local authorities administering Acts, regulations and codes of practice
Tooling and equipment
Tooling and equipment may include:
calculators, computers, telephones, faxes and tooling and equipment necessary to remove/replace components
Materials
Materials may include:
cleaning materials
Communications
Communications are to include, but are not limited to:
verbal and visual instructions and fault reporting and may include worksite specific instructions, written instructions, plans or instructions related to job/task, telephones and pagers
Information/documents
Sources of information/documents may include:
verbal or written and graphical instructions, vehicle buying guides, parts listing/prices, inventory systems, parts catalogues and material safety data sheets (MSDS), diagrams or sketches
safe work procedures related to the inspection of vehicles for saleable components
regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to automotive industry, including Australian Design Rules
engineer's design specifications and instructions
organisation work specifications and requirements
instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons
Australian standards
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
It is essential that competence is fully observed and there is ability to transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual situations in the critical aspects of:
observing safety procedures and requirements
communicating effectively with others involved in or affected by the work
selecting methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances
completing preparatory activity in a systematic manner
accurately estimating and calculating vehicle/component retail value.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Application of competence is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated worksite.
Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessment is to comply with regulatory requirements, including Australian standards.
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
material relevant to the inspection of vehicles for saleable components and determining their value
equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to the inspection of vehicles for saleable components and determining their value
activities covering mandatory task requirements
specifications and work instructions.
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of AUR05 Automotive Industry Retail, Service and Repair Training Package.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge.
Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on underpinning knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies.
Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions and require evidence of process.
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competence is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.
It is preferable that assessment reflects a process rather than an event and occurs over a period of time to cover varying quality circumstances. Evidence of performance may be provided by customers, team leaders/members or other persons subject to agreed authentication arrangements.
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role.
Guidance information for assessment
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
It is essential that competence is fully observed and there is ability to transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual situations in the critical aspects of:
observing safety procedures and requirements
communicating effectively with others involved in or affected by the work
selecting methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances
completing preparatory activity in a systematic manner
accurately estimating and calculating vehicle/component retail value.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Application of competence is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated worksite.
Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessment is to comply with regulatory requirements, including Australian standards.
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
material relevant to the inspection of vehicles for saleable components and determining their value
equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to the inspection of vehicles for saleable components and determining their value
activities covering mandatory task requirements
specifications and work instructions.
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of AUR05 Automotive Industry Retail, Service and Repair Training Package.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge.
Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on underpinning knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies.
Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions and require evidence of process.
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competence is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.
It is preferable that assessment reflects a process rather than an event and occurs over a period of time to cover varying quality circumstances. Evidence of performance may be provided by customers, team leaders/members or other persons subject to agreed authentication arrangements.
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role.
Guidance information for assessment
No information