Elements and Performance Criteria

The range of contexts for this unit of competency include:
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

Examples of process include, but are not restricted to:
Welding sub-assemblies
Fitting hang-on components
Fitting 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

Context:
Assessment must take place in accordance with the endorsed Assessment Guidelines for the Automotive Industry
Assessment of the underpinning knowledge should be combined with assessment of the skill.
Assessment of the underpinning knowledge may take place on- or off-the-job.
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.

Critical Aspects of Evidence to be Considered:
Competency must be demonstrated in a number of workplace situations based on the agreed enterprise rotation plan.
Demonstration of this competency must be in accordance with relevant OH&S and Environmental legislation and enterprise policies and procedures.
The assessment of this competency should take into consideration the culture of the enterprise and the enterprise-based attitudinal requirements of the trainee. These will vary from enterprise to enterprise.

Concurrent Assessment:
This unit should be assessed in conjunction with the following units of competency:
Prepare and process materials and components
Prepare and use/operate equipment, tools and/or machinery
Monitor and maintain workplace environment

At the same time, evidence for the assessment of the following competencies will be gathered during the assessment of this unit:
Manage personal work priorities
Monitor and maintain continuous improvement systems and processes
Monitor and maintain equipment, tools and machinery

Underpinning Skill, Knowledge and Attitude:
Underpinning skill, knowledge and attitudes for each unit of competency in each work area, and for specific job roles within work areas, will differ between enterprises, and will alter from time to time depending on factors such as changes in equipment, technology and culture.

Before skill, knowledge and attitudes development and assessment of the trainee begins, key operators in the area, in conjunction with trainers, union representatives and other stakeholders, must list the underpinning knowledge, skill and attitudes required to perform the unit competently (to standard). This will be used as a guide for training and assessment.

The following underpinning knowledge is common across the range of areas listed in the Range Statement:
Relevant Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental regulations and enterprise policies and procedures needed to carry out work in a manner which ensures the safety of people, equipment and the environment. The specific regulations will vary according the area of operation.
Knowledge of upstream customers and their requirements.
Knowledge of the material requirements for the job, which will vary according to the function, and their correct handling and storage to comply with OH&S and environmental requirements.
Knowledge of the correct handling and storage of equipment and tools to comply with OH&S and environmental requirements.

Resource Implications:
The resource required for this competency is a passenger vehicle manufacturing plant.