MSMRV359 Install additional appliances in a recreational vehicle

Release: 1

MSMRV359 Install additional appliances in a recreational vehicle

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit.

Application

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to install additional appliances, such as diesel heaters or air conditioning, in a recreational vehicle. The work will be carried out in a recreational vehicle service and repair facility.

This unit of competency covers the preparation for, installation of and clean-up after the installation of the appliance.

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
1	Plan the work	1.1	Review the requirements of the work, including insurance requirements and customer needs
1.2	Examine manufacturer’s recommendations for installation of the appliance
1.3	Identify likely problems with the proposed location or nature of the installation
1.4	Negotiate exact details of proposed installation with customer
1.5	Confirm what needs to be done and determine how to do it
1.6	Check required tools and jigs are available at the worksite
1.7	Check required materials and components are available at the worksite
1.8	Identify any hazards and the related hazard controls
1.9	Check that hazard controls are in place and operational
1.10	Query any items that are different to usual and clarify requirements

2	Prepare to install the appliance in accordance with devised procedures	2.1	Use relevant hazard controls, including personal protective equipment (PPE)
2.2	Remove/modify any existing items to make available an appropriate space for the appliance
2.3	Make penetrations in external cladding, interior panelling and frame as required
2.4	Make provision for any ventilation requirements
2.5	Segregate and handle waste in accordance with procedures
2.6	Temporarily store removed items which are to be reused

3	Install the required appliance in accordance with devised procedures	3.1	Use relevant hazard controls, including PPE
3.2	Install required appliance in accordance with the devised procedure and manufacturer’s recommendations
3.3	Ensure appliance is attached as required
3.4	Run and connect any required piping/ducting/cable
3.5	Ensure items function as intended
3.6	Make good any items modified/temporarily removed

4	Seal any external penetrations made in accordance with devised procedures	4.1	Use relevant hazard controls, including PPE
4.2	Apply seals/sealing material in accordance with the devised procedure
4.3	Adjust/trim as required
4.4	Ensure seals are effective

5	Finish appliance installation	5.1	Check installed appliance has been fitted correctly and make any required adjustments
5.2	Clean up recreational vehicle and make ready for hand back to customer
5.3	Clean up work area, leaving it ready for the next job
5.4	Segregate and handle waste in accordance with procedures
5.5	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.
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.

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