Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element

1

Plan the work 

1.1

Review the requirements of the work, including insurance requirements and customer needs

1.2

Examine recreational vehicle and identify likely problems with the proposed location or nature of the modification

1.3

Negotiate exact details of proposed modification with customer

1.4

Confirm what needs to be done and determine how to do it

1.5

Check required tools and jigs are available at the worksite

1.6

Check required materials and components are available at the worksite

1.7

Identify any hazards and the related hazard controls

1.8

Check that hazard controls are in place and operational

1.9

Query any items that are different to usual and clarify requirements

2

Make the required penetration in accordance with devised procedures 

2.1

Use relevant hazard controls, including personal protective equipment (PPE)

2.2

Remove recreational vehicle components as required maximising the potential for reuse

2.3

Cut through external cladding, interior panelling and frame as required

2.4

Segregate and handle waste in accordance with procedures

2.5

Temporarily store removed components which are to be reused

3

Refurbish as required 

3.1

Use relevant hazard controls, including PPE

3.2

Examine all removed items and the adjacent parts of the caravan which have been revealed

3.3

Identify any damage revealed and decide how it can be made good

3.4

Negotiate with customer over any changes in job scope and cost

3.5

Make good/replace as required

4

Install the required items in accordance with devised procedures 

4.1

Use relevant hazard controls, including PPE

4.2

Install required items in accordance with the devised procedure

4.3

Ensure items are attached as required

4.4

Adjust as required

4.5

Ensure items function as intended

5

Seal installed items in accordance with devised procedures 

5.1

Use relevant hazard controls, including PPE

5.2

Apply seals/sealing material in accordance with the devised procedure

5.3

Adjust/trim as required

5.4

Ensure seals are effective

6

Finish body modifications 

6.1

Check all installed items have been fitted correctly and make any required adjustments

6.2

Clean up recreational vehicle and make ready for hand back to customer

6.3

Clean up work area, leaving it ready for the next job

6.4

Segregate and handle waste in accordance with procedures

6.5

Complete any required documentation/records

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.

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:

• legislative requirements, including work health and safety (WHS)
• industry codes of practice and guidelines
• environmental regulations and guidelines
• Australian and other standards
• licence and certification requirements

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:

• work instructions
• standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• safe work method statements (SWMS)
• temporary instructions
• any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant

Hazards 

Hazards include one or more of the following:

• heat, dust or other atmospheric hazards
• electricity
• gas
• equipment failures
• industrial (machinery, equipment and product)
• noise, rotational equipment or vibration
• hazardous products and materials
• unauthorised personnel
• sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions
• slippery surfaces, spills or leaks
• other hazards that might arise

Routine problems 

Routine problems must be resolved by applying known solutions.

Routine problems are predictable and include one or more of the following:

• equipment/plant/machine malfunction
• variations in process conditions
• variations in materials or contamination of materials
• equipment, tool, die or mould damage
• product faults
• tooling problems

Known solutions are drawn from one or more of the following:

• procedures
• training
• remembered experience

Non-routine problems must be reported according to relevant procedures.