Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1 - New unit.
Application
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to identify and repair dry rot in a recreational vehicle. The dry rot will typically be in window frames/sills or the wall frame. The work will be carried out in a recreational vehicle service and repair facility.
This unit of competency covers the preparation for, repair of and clean-up after repairing dry rot.
The operator will be required to work to procedures, and follow plans/specifications, insurance requirements and customer needs.
This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team/work group and working in liaison with other shift team members.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Operations
Unit Sector
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element |
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1 |
Plan the work |
1.1 |
Review the requirements of the work, including insurance requirements and customer needs |
1.2 |
Examine the suspect timber and confirm it is affected by dry rot |
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1.3 |
Establish the possible cause, extent and impact on structural integrity of the dry rot |
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1.4 |
Determine what needs to be done and how to do it |
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1.5 |
Check required tools and jigs are available at the worksite |
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1.6 |
Check required materials and components are available at the worksite |
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1.7 |
Identify any hazards and the related hazard controls |
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1.8 |
Check that hazard controls are in place and operational |
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1.9 |
Query any items that are different to usual and clarify requirements |
2 |
Expose and remove the dry rot in accordance with devised procedures |
2.1 |
Use relevant hazard controls, including personal protective equipment (PPE) |
2.2 |
Remove items as required to expose the dry rot, maximising the potential for reuse |
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2.3 |
Temporarily store items which are to be reused |
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2.4 |
Examine all removed items and the adjacent parts of the caravan which have been revealed |
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2.5 |
Remove damaged timber as required |
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2.6 |
Identify any additional damage revealed and decide how it can be made good |
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2.7 |
Negotiate with customer over any changes in job scope and cost |
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2.8 |
Segregate and handle waste in accordance with procedures |
3 |
Treat and replace damaged timber in accordance with devised procedures |
3.1 |
Use relevant hazard controls, including PPE |
3.2 |
Treat remaining timber as required |
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3.3 |
Replace removed timber ensuring adequate structural integrity |
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3.4 |
Trim as required |
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3.5 |
Ensure new timber is attached as required |
4 |
Rectify cause of dry rot |
4.1 |
Identify source of water causing dry rot |
4.2 |
Reseal to prevent ingress of water |
5 |
Make good area of work in accordance with devised procedures |
5.1 |
Reinstate/replace removed items |
5.2 |
Check items are fixed appropriately |
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5.3 |
Apply seals/sealing materials as required |
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5.4 |
Trim as required |
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5.5 |
Check items function as intended and make adjustments as required |
6 |
Finish dry rot repair |
6.1 |
Check work undertaken and make any required adjustments |
6.2 |
Clean up recreational vehicle and make ready for hand back to customer |
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6.3 |
Clean up work area, leaving it ready for the next job |
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6.4 |
Segregate and handle waste in accordance with procedures |
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6.5 |
Complete any required documentation/records |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
This field allows for different 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. |
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Regulatory framework |
The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following:
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Procedures |
All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or more of the following:
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Hazards |
Hazards include one or more of the following:
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Routine problems |
Routine problems must be resolved by applying known solutions. Routine problems are predictable and include one or more of the following:
Known solutions are drawn from one or more of the following:
Non-routine problems must be reported according to relevant procedures. |
Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=d1287d36-dff4-4e9f-ad2c-9d6270054027