Assessment Requirements for AURPTA001 Carry out pre-repair operations to outdoor power equipment

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for AURPTA001 Carry out pre-repair operations to outdoor power equipment

Modification History

Release	Comment
Release 1	New unit of competency.

Performance Evidence

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standards defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

carry out pre-repair operations to three of the following different pieces of outdoor power equipment:

lawn mower

chainsaw

pump

post hole borer

post hole digger

stationary engine

brush cutter

leaf blower.

Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to carrying out pre-repair operations, including procedures for:

operating cleaning equipment

using hazardous chemicals

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves and protective clothing

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of cleaning agents and residue released during the cleaning process.

identification and operation of cleaning equipment, including:

steam cleaning

high pressure washing

manual washing

sand or bead blasting

cleaning procedures, techniques and materials appropriate to the job requirement

types and application of cleaning agents

tagging and storage procedures for cleaned outdoor power equipment.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessment must include direct observation of tasks.

Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to the outdoor power equipment that they have worked on, e.g. repair orders.

Assessors must verify performance evidence through questioning on skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.

The following resources must be made available:

outdoor power equipment repair workplace or simulated workplace

workplace instructions

manufacturer cleaning agent specifications

area and equipment, including PPE, for safe cleaning of equipment

three different pieces of outdoor power equipment for pre-repair operations as specified in the performance evidence

tools, equipment and materials appropriate for carrying out pre-repair operations on outdoor power equipment.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b4278d82-d487-4070-a8c4-78045ec695b1

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b4278d82-d487-4070-a8c4-78045ec695b1