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.
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.
Knowledge of organization procedures and relevant regulatory requirements along with the ability to implement them within appropriate time constraints and work standards.
Competence includes the ability for the practical completion of the job and to apply and explain:
damage assessment: both sides accessible; one side only accessible; cosmetic damage; structural damage; planning, costing and organizing job repair
repair techniques: surface and part preparation; laminating, reinforcing and strengthening techniques; filling and joining techniques; surface preparation for paint, gelcoat, flowcoat and detailing for customer delivery
rectification procedures for repair of marine, automotive, aerospace, industrial, architectural and other FRP mouldings
use of manufacturer supplied, structural repair manuals, where available
release documentation, legal and insurance procedures for FRP
product repairs.
Language, literacy and numeracy requirements
This unit requires the ability to read and interpret typical manufacturer manuals, insurance documentation, technical specifications, product specifications, job sheets, procedures, material labels and safety information as provided to technicians.
Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms.
Numeracy is required, eg to determine quantities required, interpret technical specifications and undertake costings.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. 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.
Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used.
Context
This competency applies to technicians who need to assess and make structural and cosmetic repairs to composite products.
Procedures
All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.
Procedures include all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards.
Tools and equipment
This competency includes use of equipment and tools such as:
hoists/lifting equipment not requiring any special permits or licenses
plastic or other filling compounds
basic hand tools required for repair of products
relevant personal protective equipment.
Hazards
Typical hazards include:
spills
dusts/vapours
hazardous materials
manual handling hazards.
Problems
'Anticipate and solve problems' means resolve a wide range of routine and non-routine problems, using product and process knowledge to develop solutions to problems which do not have a known solution/a solution recorded in the procedures
Typical process and product problems may include:
inappropriate materials being selected and used
equipment failures
effect of weather on curing time and surface finish deterioration.
Types of repair and associated repair techniques may include:
marine
automotive
aerospace
industrial
architectural
civil construction.
Standards of repair may include:
AS/NZ standards
industry codes of practice
original manufacturers standards.
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