Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the application of the required skills and knowledge to calibrate mechanical/electrical/gas measuring equipment utilised in Automotive Development. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit applies to the automotive and related component manufacturing environment and involves application of skills and knowledge to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains Employability Skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge and/or the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare calibration equipment for testing |
1.1. Applicable organisational requirements relevant to the calibration of measuring equipment in automotive development are verified and complied with throughout the work activity 1.2. Instructions , plans and/or workplace check sheets are read and interpreted to identify processes and materials to complete work tasks 1.3. Calibration equipment is checked for functional operation 1.4. Appropriate checks are made of components, leads, fasteners etc for wear, loose connections or other faults 1.5. The testing sequence and specified procedures for the tests are determined in accordance with relevant national and international standards and procedures and manufacturers' instructions 1.6. The required certified standards are assembled, checked for currency and readied for the calibration process |
2. Calibrate equipment |
2.1. Calibration equipment is operated with recognised standard and readings recorded 2.2. Calibration equipment is adjusted in accordance with instructions to adjust reading to standard being measured 2.3. Calibration equipment is re-tested to validate adjusted reading |
3. Complete work processes |
3.1. Calibration equipment is re-tagged with currency and standard of calibration 3.2. Evidence of wear, unserviceability, malfunction or out-of-tolerance adjustments detected is reported, and any necessary action taken 3.3. Documentation including logs and reports are updated and recorded in accordance with instructions 3.4. Standards are returned to storage/ready-use position 3.5. Equipment and tools are cleaned, inspected for serviceable condition and stored at the completion of the process in accordance with organisational procedures 3.6. Work area is cleaned and restored in accordance with organisational procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Organisation requirements may include: |
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Calibration of measuring equipment in Automotive Development may include: |
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Instructions may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Automotive Manufacturing |
Competency field
Competency field |
Passenger Motor Vehicle |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
Nil |