Elements and Performance Criteria

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. Add any 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.
Heavy vehicle modification standards include:
VSB6 National Code of Practice for Heavy Vehicle Modifications
ADRs relevant to heavy vehicle modifications.
Work quality goals may include:
compliance with VSB6 specifications
compliance with ADR’s
compliance with workplace policies and procedures
compliance with manufacturer requirements.
Workplace policies and procedures may include:
environment and sustainability
job specifications
manufacturer specifications and industry codes of practice
OHS
quality policies and procedures, including Australian standards
recording and reporting procedures
safe work procedures.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge.
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to:
source, interpret and apply VSB6 specifications, ADR’s , workplace policies and procedures and manufacturer requirements to heavy vehicle construction and modification
check compliance of engineering drawings and working drawings against VSB6 specifications, ADR’s , workplace policies and procedures and manufacturer requirements
record compliance checks and report non-conformances.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessment is to occur:
using standard workplace practices and procedures
following safety requirements
applying environmental constraints.
Assessment is to comply with relevant:
regulatory requirements
Australian standards
industry codes of practice.
The following resources must be made available for the assessment of this unit:
computer with internet access
engineering drawings and working drawings
workplace policies and procedures.
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with the application of required skills and knowledge.
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on required skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other units which together form part of a holistic work role.
Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate the needs of diverse clients.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.