Elements and Performance Criteria

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

It covers the assembly process required to build directly onto a chassis eg bus or the assembly process prior to mounting / installation of a body on a chassis eg cab/sleeper, truck body.

Sources of information/documentation may include:
Vehicle manufacturer specifications
Product manufacturer specifications
Company operating and assembly 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, 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 seals, adhesives, sealants, gels and tapes
Component parts may include doors, hoods, panels, bonnets, seats, hand rails, windows, safety belts, locks, hinges, fasteners
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 sheets

Critical aspects of evidence:
Evidence of achievement is required in all of the following:
Read and interpret materials lists, drawings and production schedules
Select appropriate parts/components, tools and equipment
Assemble and install components to specification
Employ safe working practices
Maintain company records - paper based / electronic

Underpinning knowledge:
Reading and interpreting materials lists and operating procedures
Seals/sealants, adhesives, solvents, related chemicals and their properties
The use and application of conveyor systems and transporting equipment (mobile cranes / forklifts) and other tools, materials and equipment relevant to these processes
Components and their purpose within the assembly
Company/manufacturer policies and procedures
Work flow records - written / electronic
Company OH&S procedures