Elements and Performance Criteria

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

Sources of information/documentation may include:
Vehicle manufacturer specifications
Product manufacturer specifications
Company operating procedures
Industry/workplace codes of practice
Customer requirements
State/Territory/Federal statutory requirements (including ADRs)
State/industry OH&S legislation

Resources may include:
Hand tools, power tools, vehicle protection equipment, measuring equipment, lifting equipment, scaffolds, impact guns,
Equipment used may include conveyor equipment, tow motors, forklifts, mechanised pallet trucks and driverless tractors, robotic equipment
Jigs may include the use of quick release grips, screw grips and automatic grips
Parts may include raw materials, component parts, consumables, located in warehouse racks and aisles and will also include adhesives, seals, sealants, gels and tapes
Service lines include: electrical wiring, pneumatic systems and hydraulic systems
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 used on job sheet
Measuring materials as per work orders

Critical aspects of evidence:
Evidence of achievement is required in all of the following:
Modify frames
Assemble frames
Fit out axles, suspension and associated service systems to the frame
Access, interpret and apply technical information
Select and use relevant tools and equipment
Install components to specification
Maintain company records - paper based / electronic

Underpinning knowledge:
Reading and interpreting materials lists and operating procedures
Types of sealants, adhesives, solvents, related chemicals and their properties
The use and application of conveyor systems and transporting equipment (cranes, forklifts) and other tools, materials and equipment relevant to these processes
Types of components and their purpose within the sub-assembly
Types and application of service systems
Relevant company/manufacturer policies and standard operational procedures
Producing work flow records - written / electronic
Company OH&S procedures and policies