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Apply technical knowledge of recreational vehicle manufacturing to work activities

Apply technical knowledge of recreational vehicle manufacturing to work activities

Unit of competency
National Code
MSARVT201A
State Code
S7301
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/04/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/09/2011
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
06/09/2011
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency covers the basic technical knowledge required to conduct a range of work activities in the recreational vehicle manufacturing, servicing and retail sectors of the caravan industry.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Apply technical information on recreational vehicles to work activities
  • 1.1. Identify sources of current information on recreational vehicle manufacturing
  • 1.2. Access and update information relevant to work activities
  • 1.3. Apply technical information regarding the manufacture of recreational vehicles and accessories to work activities
2. Identify relevant information on regulatory and legal requirements to work activities
  • 2.1. Apply information on legal and regulatory obligations to assist in effective work performance
  • 2.2. Monitor issues of current concern to the industry
  • 2.3. Conduct day-to-day activities in accordance with legal and regulatory obligations, industry practices and enterprise procedures
  • 2.4. Share knowledge with customers and colleagues, as appropriate, and incorporate into day-to-day work activities
3. Apply information on products to work activities
  • 3.1. Apply information on products produced both within and outside the enterprise to work activities
  • 3.2. Apply information about models, parts, accessories and options to meet customer requirements/requests and enterprise needs
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.
Recreational vehicle
Recreational vehicles may include:
caravan
pop-top caravan
camper trailer
tent trailer
5th wheeler
slide-on camper
campervan
motor home
Sources of current information
Sources of current information on recreational vehicles manufacturing may include:
types, models and options currently available
local and overseas manufacturing
technical information
regulatory and legal requirements
Apply technical information
Technical information may be applied to work activities to meet:
product
design
enterprise
customer
safety requirements
Work activities
Work activities may include:
manufacturing
servicing recreational vehicles and parts
designing
marketing
sales of recreational vehicles and accessories
Technical information
Technical information may include:
types and models of recreational vehicles
designs and design features and limitations
materials used for different models and components
structure
components, accessories and options
Legal and regulatory obligations
Legal and regulatory obligations may include:
codes of practice of the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturers' Association of Australia (RVMAA)
licensing requirements related to installation, servicing and repair of gas, electrical, plumbing, air conditioning fittings and wiring
welding, joining and adhesives
government (federal, state/territory and local) legislation
Information on products
Information on products may include:
options for components, fittings and accessories
options for layout, furniture, colour schemes, fabrics and finishes
customer requests and feedback
enterprise quality assurance processes, and design limitations and improvements
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.

Critical aspects of assessment
Evidence of the following is critical:
applying technical knowledge to relevant work situations
understanding of all relevant OHS, regulatory and legislative requirements
understanding and applying safety aspects related to the design, manufacture and service of recreational vehicles relating to job role.

Context of assessment and resource implications
Assessment must ensure:
demonstration of application of knowledge to a range of typical work-related situations
work activities that allow the candidate to respond to typical challenges involved in the manufacture, service or sales of recreational vehicles in order to meet customer and enterprise requirements.

Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W1555 THCSTS01A Apply technical knowledge of recreational vehicle manufacturing to work activities Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWC35 MSMRVT201 Apply technical knowledge of recreational vehicle manufacturing to work activities Unit of competency