Elements and Performance Criteria

Range of contexts:
This competency standard applies to:
Truck/Bus/Trailer Manufacture and Assembly

Sources of information/documents may include:
Component manufacturer specifications
Company operating procedures
Product manufacturer specifications
Customer requirements
Industry/workplace codes of practice
Statutory legislation (including ADRs)
State/industry OH&S legislation
Award provisions

Resources may include:
Hand tools, power/air tools, special tools for dismantle/assembly, staple gun, hammers, wad punches, heat gun, foam cutter, scissors, knives, revolving hole punch, ruler, tape, hand clamps, adhesive gun, pop rivet kit, punch and die set, hog ring pliers, door handle remover, hacksaw, sander, staple and tack remover, scrapers and putty knives, stuffing irons, vacuum formers
Components and sheets/rolls of materials to be used for trim
Job sheets, work orders
Qualified workplace assessor
Workplace or simulated workplace

Context:
Competency must be assessed in a safe working environment and in accordance with endorsed industry assessment guidelines.
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.

Concurrent assessment and pre-requisite relationship:
This unit may be assessed in conjunction with other units that form part of the function or for a particular job role for a company.

Consistency of performance:
Competency is best assessed through observation over a period of time and in a variety of situations. Supplementary evidence of underpinning knowledge and the capability to manage tasks and operational and workplace contingencies should be gained through questioning and the use of work based examples.
Questioning should be undertaken in such a manner as is appropriate to the language and literacy levels of the operator and to the requirements of the unit of competency.

Language, literacy and numeracy skills:
Speaking and listening skills may include:
Listening to and following verbal instructions
Giving verbal instructions and technical information

Reading and writing skills may include:
Reading and interpreting company forms eg job sheets, work orders, company standards documentation
Completing company forms (written / electronic) eg job sheets, work orders, fault reports
Reading and interpreting equipment manuals, tags and labels

Numeracy skills may include:
Count and record materials and components used on job sheet
Measuring material to be used as trim

Critical aspects of evidence:
Evidence of achievement is required in all of the following:
Cut covers/trim to specification
Select appropriate bonding process
Attach trim to component
Employ safe working practices
Apply component protection procedures

Underpinning knowledge:
Trim matching, measuring and cutting procedures
Application and removal methods
Measuring/testing and adjustment procedures
Relevant technical and legal requirements
Equipment safety requirements
Relevant manufacturer/company policies
Types and use of various materials
Gluing, riveting, cutting, forming, stapling procedures.