Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform non-destructive testing on competition vehicle components and materials. It requires the ability to use technical skills to prepare for and conduct non-destructive testing. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to individuals who conduct non-destructive testing of competition vehicle components in order to determine component serviceability by checking for material defects and malfunctions in a motorsport environment. It also applies to workplaces involved in the design, development, manufacture and maintenance of performance vehicles or performance vehicle components and assemblies used in motorsport. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
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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 performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for non-destructive testing |
1.1. Use team instructions, controlling body rules, category rules, supplementary regulations and component supplier specifications to determine job requirements, including quality, materials, equipment and quantities 1.2. Observe occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including regulatory requirements and personal protection needs, throughout the work 1.3. Clean and prepare inspection areas for testing using procedures and materials 1.4. Check tooling and equipment for safe and effective operation 1.5. Prepare test equipment for non-destructive testing in accordance with equipment manufacturer/supplier instructions and team requirements 1.6. Report problems with the work area or the operation of equipment to appropriate persons |
2. Perform non-destructive testing |
2.1. Specify testing methods using standard operating procedures and team requirements 2.2. Identify hazards associated with testing and identify safety requirements 2.3. Carry out testing in accordance with task instructions, team procedures and OHS requirements 2.4. Identify non-conformance and defects against component manufacturer/supplier specifications and team standards 2.5. Verify test results 2.6. Document test results in accordance with team procedures |
3. Clean up work area |
3.1. Maintain and store testing equipment in accordance with team procedures and OHS requirements 3.2. Clean and prepare work area for subsequent use |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Required skills include:
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Required knowledge |
Required knowledge includes:
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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, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the 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 |
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:
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Context of , and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
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Guidance information for assessment |
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. |
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. 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) may also be included. |
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Non-destructive testing equipment |
Non-destructive testing equipment may include:
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Components to be tested |
Components to be tested may include those used in the construction of competition vehicles, such as:
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OHS requirements |
OHS requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:
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Legislative requirements |
Legislative requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice, and may include:
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Tooling and equipment |
Tooling and equipment may include:
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Material |
Material may include:
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Information and procedures |
Information and procedures may include:
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Motorsport |
Co-requisite units
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Competency field
Competency field |