Elements and Performance Criteria

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

Sources of information/documentation may include:
Manufacturer specifications
Company operating procedures
Industry/workplace codes of practice
Customer requirements
Statutory legislation for vehicle road worthiness (including ADRs)
Material safety data sheets
State/industry OH&S legislation

Resources may include:
Hand tools, measuring equipment, fastening equipment, and testing equipment.
Power tools, air tools and lifting equipment.
Air brakes; air operated fans; gear box controls; diff locks; doors
Vehicle for installation (bus/truck/trailer)
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 installation and operating manuals, tags and labels

Numeracy skills may include:
Counting and recording materials used on job sheet

Critical aspects of evidence:
Evidence of achievement is required in all of the following:
Assemble pneumatic system
Install pneumatic systems
Use tools and equipment
Test pneumatic systems
Select and use appropriate materials for the installation of pneumatic systems
Employ safe work practices

Underpinning knowledge:
Company OH&S procedures
Equipment/component safety requirements
Interpretation of technical materials, graphic symbols and diagrams
Identification of pneumatic components
Pneumatic system operation
Installation procedures
Measuring and testing procedures