Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Estimate and make measurements for work | 1.1 Requirements for measurements are identified from task instructions 1.2 Numerical information in automotive workplace texts and tasks is identified 1.3 Workplace measuring equipment and operations appropriate to text and task are identified and selected 1.4 Accurate measurements are made according to task requirements and workplace procedures |
2. Undertake mathematical calculations in workplace activities | 2.1 Procedures are established for recording numerical information or interpreting measurement information relating to automotive inspection, service or repair 2.2 Calculations using required mathematical operations are undertaken as required 2.3 Conversions between units of measurement are undertaken as required 2.4 Problem solving processes are used to resolve measurement and calculation tasks |
3. Check and communicate results | 3.1 Measurement and calculation outcomes are reviewed and checked 3.2 Final calculations and numerical information are documented according to workplace procedures and using mathematical language and symbols appropriate for the task |
This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
Text and task must include one of the following: | text: repair work orders and job cards time sheets work schedules material and part requisitions repair quotations stock records supply quotations task: estimating resource or time requirements estimating and adjusting equipment and machinery settings sourcing numerical information from workshop service manuals and vehicle repair information. |
Calculations must include: | using simple mathematical operations involving automotive data and equipment, with or without the assistance of a calculator and involving: addition subtraction multiplication division whole numbers, fractions and percentages. |
Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standards defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:
make accurate measurements relating to three vehicle inspection, service or repair tasks, presenting the measurement outcomes in whole numbers, fractions and percentages
make accurate calculations based on above measurements demonstrating the use of the following mathematical operations:
addition
subtraction
multiplication
division.
Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
workplace procedures relating to collecting numerical information
metric and non-metric systems of measurement as they relate to vehicle repairs
units of measurement used in vehicle inspection, service and repairs
mathematical operations involving calculations of whole numbers, fractions and percentages, including:
addition
subtraction
multiplication
division
procedures for checking measurement and calculation outcomes
protocols for using numbers when filling out:
timesheets
repair orders.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessment must include direct observation of tasks.
Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to having used numbers in the automotive workplace, e.g. repair orders showing parts, time worked and work done.
Assessors must verify performance evidence through questioning on skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.
The following resources must be made available:
automotive workplace or simulated workplace
written automotive text and service information and documentation, such as workshop service manuals, vehicle repair information, stock records, job cards, repair quotations, time sheets, and supply quotations
equipment appropriate for undertaking measurements and calculations, such as calculators or computers.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
Observation Checklist