Required skills

communication skills to

follow verbal instructions

communicate information related to the use of tools and equipment

learning skills to identify sources of information assistance and expert knowledge

literacy skills to

read and follow vehicle body repair instruction

read and apply operating procedures

numeracy skills to correctly interpret metric and imperial measurement systems

planning and organising skills to

identify risk factors to minimise risk to self and others

contribute to activities which implement and follow workplace body repair procedures

problemsolving skills to

recognise a workplace problem or a potential problem

refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person

identifying tool and equipment defects

selfmanagement skills to

locate and identify appropriate vehicle body repair tools

recognise own limitations and seek advice

follow basic workplace documentation such as manufacturer specification industry codes of practice and workplace procedures

technical skills to select use maintain and store vehicle body repair hand tools

technology skills to use workplace technology to assist with work practices

Required knowledge

WHS regulations requirements equipment and material and personal safety requirements related to using vehicle body repair hand tools

hazards and control measures associated with using vehicle body repair hand tools

application and operation of vehicle body repair hand tools

methods of identifying faults in vehicle body repair hand tools including common faults and defects

maintenance and storage procedures of vehicle body repair hand tools

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

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

observe safety procedures and requirements

select appropriate vehicle body repair hand tools

carry out a minimum of three vehicle body service or repair tasks using body repair hand tools

maintain and store vehicle body repair hand tools

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

follow WHS requirements

applying environmental policy

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

panel repair toolkit

materials used for body repair activities

specialised panel repair hand tools

specifications and workplace instructions

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

Vehicle body repair hand tools may include:

Workplace requirements may include:

Workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements:

Job requirements may include:

Maintenance operations may include: