Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the application of the required skills and knowledge to produce, finish and test parts/components for sub-assemblies or specific customer orders. 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 at a production worker level. These skills and knowledge are 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. Select and operate welding equipment |
1.1. Materials list is correctly read and interpreted 1.2. Appropriate welding equipment is selected to weld the required components 1.3. Welding equipment is inspected, tested and adjusted to ensure that it meets the specifications set for the required welds 1.4. Workflow and production schedules are maintained throughout and recorded as per organisation requirements |
2. Weld components to form sub-assemblies |
2.1. Components are welded at the predetermined points as specified in the relevant drawings 2.2. Welds are completed to the quality standards and specifications stated in the standard operating procedures 2.3. Welded parts are pry tested to ensure welds meet the quality and specifications stated in the standard operating procedures 2.4. Any faults are identified and rectified in accordance with organisation quality procedures |
3. Assemble components to form sub-assemblies |
3.1. Nuts, bolts, clips, screws and rivets are selected and tensioned to the specification stated in the standard operating procedures 3.2. Seals/sealing strips, spacers, adhesives and sealants are used to ensure assembled components are securely joined and free of leaks 3.3. Sub-assemblies are inspected for quality and against specification 3.4. Faulty/defect sub-assemblies are scrapped or reworked in line with organisation procedures |
4. Complete final finish and testing of sub-assemblies |
4.1. Final finishing of the sub-assemblies is performed to the required standard and specification 4.2. Final finished sub-assemblies are rechecked for quality against specification 4.3. Final finished sub-assemblies that are faulty/defected are scrapped or reworked in line with organisation 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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Quality Standards may include: |
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Materials may include: |
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Testing may be performed using: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Automotive Manufacturing |
Competency field
Competency field |
Truck/Bus/Trailer Manufacture and Assembly |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
Nil |