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.
Methods
Methods include:
application of soft solder to radiation applications/cooling system repairs and fuel tanks
Work practices
Work practices must abide by workplace health and safety requirements, and include:
WHS legislation
material safety management systems
hazardous substances and dangerous goods code
local safe operating procedures
Australian Design Rules regulations
Resources
Resources may include:
hand tools, various fluxes, different types of soft solder
power tools, gas
soldering equipment including electric and flame heated irons, gas fired torches
cleaning components, heating, tinning and/or soldering
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices
Information/documents
Sources of information/documents may include:
workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment
work instructions, including:
job sheets
vehicle manufacturer's specifications
enterprise operating procedures
component manufacture specifications
customer requirements
workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication
manufacturer specifications and operational procedures

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
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:
interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information
apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
read and interpret communication procedural information from job sheets to prepare for work
identify materials used in the work process
follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:
minimise the risk of injury to self or others
prevent damage and wastage of goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
identify, set up, operate and maintain heating equipment, hand tools, lifting and measuring equipment.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
The underpinning knowledge and skills may be assessed on or off the job.
The assessment of practical skills must take place only after a period of supervised practice and repetitive experience. If workplace conditions are not available, assessment in simulated workplace conditions is acceptable.
The prescribed outcome must be able to be achieved without direct supervision.
The competency should be assessed within the context of the qualification being sought.
Access to vehicle and manufacturer specifications as identified in the Range Statement, standard operating procedures.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks, questioning on underpinning knowledge and achievement of the soft soldering task outcomes.
Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency.
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