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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine job requirements
  2. Plan and prepare to undertake the work
  3. Conduct work
  4. Clean up work area and maintain equipment

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to

follow OEM and job specifications

follow workplace verbal instructions

initiative and enterprise skills to recognise a workplace problem or potential problem and take action

learning skills to identify sources of information assistance and expert knowledge to expand skills knowledge and understanding

literacy skills to

read and follow information in written job instructions specifications standard operating procedures charts lists drawings and other reference documents

document heatinduction repair procedures and required parts

numeracy skills to interpret and calculate heat settings and repair measurements

planning and organising skills to

plan work requirements and prioritise repair activities to achieve required outcomes and ensure tasks are completed on time

identify risk factors and take action to minimise them

problemsolving skills to

refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person

seek information and assistance as required to solve problems

selfmanagement skills to

select and use appropriate heatinduction equipment

recognise own limitations and seek advice

follow workplace policies and documentation including industry codes of practice and procedures

teamwork skills to

work with diverse individuals and groups

apply knowledge of own role to complete activities efficiently to support team activities and tasks

technical skills to

use workplace tools and equipment relating to the heatinduction process

correctly use specialist tools and equipment

Required knowledge

WHS and personal safety requirements

technical documentation covering procedures specifications schedules and work plans

industry quality standards including work instructions procedures and performance and inspection processes

cost minimisation and waste avoidance policies procedures and practices

environmental protection requirements relating to the disposal of waste material

established communication channels and protocols

problemidentification and resolution techniques

procedures for the correct use of heatinduction equipment

safety requirements for heatinduction equipment

material types suitable for the application of heatinduction process

Evidence Required

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 the 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

comply with relevant legislation regulations standards codes of practice and workplace policies and procedures

maintain working knowledge of current work system and practices

work and communicate effectively with others involved in the work

apply job requirements in relation to

achieving induction heating goals

achieving work quality goals

responding positively to changing work requirements

effectively apply problemsolving techniques

modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment

interpret and communicate operational information

comply with WHS requirements

conduct heatinduction processes

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 workplace 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

safe work environment

OEM repair specification

heatinduction equipment

workplace or simulated repair activity

hand tools

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


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. 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.

WHS requirements:

are those prescribed under legislation, regulations, codes of practice and policies and procedures

may include:

use of personal protective equipment and clothing

use of fire-fighting equipment

first aid equipment

control and elimination of hazards and risks

systems covering the use of hazardous materials and substances

manual-handling procedures, including for lifting and carrying.

Legislative requirements may include:

applicable legislation, regulations and codes of practice, including those relating to:

award and enterprise agreements

duty of care

employee relations

environment protection

industry codes of practice.

Workplace requirements may include:

environmental management: waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines

emergency and evacuation procedures

procedures for the use of heat-induction equipment

legal obligations

maintenance and storage procedures

WHS requirements

workplace guidelines

policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility

instruction manuals

quality assurance guidelines

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

recording and reporting guidelines.

Information may include:

OEM-recommended repair specifications

workplace operating procedures

customer requirements

industry codes of practice

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

state and territory WHS legislation.

Resources may include:

hand tools

heat-induction equipment

components for repair

identification of materials used by OEM in chassis and body components

job sheets, drawings and work instructions

workplace or simulated workplace.

Standards may include:

industry regulations and guidelines

OEM repair guidelines

WHS legislation

workplace quality procedures.

Environmental requirements may include:

measures to reduce pollution

waste management

noise control

dust control

clean-up management.