AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY RETAIL, SERVICE & REPAIR - part 52

AURT3815A Carry out spot welding procedures 

 

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EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Critical aspects of 
evidence (continued) 

•  Follow work instructions, operating procedures and 

inspection processes to: 

•  Minimise the risk of injury to self and others 

•  Prevent damage and wastage of goods, equipment and 

products 

•  Maintain required production output and product 

quality 

•  Identify, set up, operate and maintain spot welding, lifting 

and measuring equipment 

•  Work effectively with others 

•  Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace 

context and environment 

Underpinning knowledge 

•  The types, characteristics, uses and limitations of: 

•  OH&S requirements 

•  Equipment safety requirements 

•  Personal safety requirements (e.g. toxic fumes/lead 

poisoning) 

•  Types of metals  

•  Spot welding equipment, types and applications 

•  Planning of spot welding processes and techniques 

•  Equipment maintenance procedures  

•  Workplace safety policies and procedures 

•  Workplace guidelines regarding acceptable tolerance 

levels to be considered as per job sheet and 
manufacturer/component supplier specification. 

•  Procedures for reporting faults and material defects 

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EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Underpinning skills 

These include a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life, which are 
required in most jobs. Some of these are covered by the national key competencies, although 
others may be added. The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this 
competency unit. The number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency 
needs to be demonstrated where (1) is where work is within set conditions and process, (2) is 
where the management or facilitation of conditions or process is exercised, and (3) is where 
the design and/or development of conditions or process is required. 

How will the candidate 
apply the following key 
competency in this unit? 

The candidate will need to: 

Collect, analyse and 
organise information 

 

Collect, organise and understand information related to spot 
welding work orders, plans and safety procedures. 

 (Level 2)

Communicate ideas and 
information 

 

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of 
work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with 
site supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting 
of work outcomes and problems. 

(Level 2)

Plan and organise 
activities 

 

Plan and organise activities including the preparation and layout 
of the worksite and the obtaining of equipment and material to 
avoid any back tracking, workflow interruptions or wastage. 

(Level 2)

Work with others and in 
a team 

 

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies 
and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and 
productivity. 

(Level 2)

Use mathematical ideas 
and techniques 

 

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete 
measurements and estimate material requirements. 

(Level 2)

Solve problems 

 

Use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate 
planning and scheduling problems, avoid wastage of time and 
material. 

(Level 2)

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EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Underpinning skills (continued) 

Use technology 

 

Use the workplace technology related to  

•  Access, interpret and apply technical information 

•  Use relevant tools and equipment 

•  Application of personal safety requirements 

•  Application of spot welding procedures 

Including tools and equipment.  

(Level 2)

 

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Resource implications 

•  Access to vehicle and manufacturer/component supplier 

specifications as identified in the Range Statement, standard 
operating procedures 

Method of assessment 

•  Assessment methods must confirm consistency of 

performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant 
contexts 

•  Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and 

questioning on underpinning knowledge 

•  Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in 

conjunction with assessment of other units of competency 

Context/s of assessment 

•  Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace 

simulated facility with relevant process equipment, material, 
work instructions and deadlines 

 

Automotive Industry RS&R  

AURT3830A Install gas fuel systems (LPG) 

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AURT3830A 

Install gas fuel systems (LPG) 

Unit descriptor 

This unit covers the competency to access information to obtain 
the correct system, install, test and commission the system. 

Systems Definition:  Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) 

Prerequisites: 

AURT2832A  Service gas fuel systems 

AURT3833A  Repair gas fuel systems 

State/Territory Legislation requirements for registration 

 

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

1.  Prepare for work 

1.1 

Work instructions are used to determine job requirements 
including quality, material, equipment quantities and 
installation manuals 

1.2 

Job specifications are read and interpreted 

1.3 

OH&S requirements including personal protection needs, 
are observed throughout the work 

2.  Install Liquid 

Petroleum Gas (LPG) 
fuel systems 

2.1 

Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) fuel systems installation is 
completed without causing damage to any component 
system 

2.2 

Correct information is accessed and interpreted from 
appropriate manufacturer/component supplier 
specification 

2.3 

LPG fuel system installation is carried out in accordance 
with vehicle/system manufacturer/component supplier 
specifications for methods, equipment used and 
tolerances relative to the vehicle/system 

2.4 

Appropriate workplace documentation is completed and 
dealt with relevant to installation outcomes 

2.5 

Installation activities are carried out according to industry 
regulations/guidelines, OH&S requirements, legislation 
and enterprise procedures/policies 

3. 

Clean up work area and 
maintain equipment 

3.1 

Material that can be reused is collected and stored 

3.2 

Waste and scrap is removed following workplace 
procedures 

3.3 

Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for 
serviceable conditions in accordance with workplace 
procedures 

3.4 

Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified 
in accordance with workplace 

AURT3830A Install gas fuel systems (LPG) 

 

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ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

3. 

Clean up work area and 
maintain equipment 
(continued) 

3.5 

Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with 
manufacturer/component supplier specifications and site 
procedures 

3.6 

Tooling is maintained in accordance with workplace 
procedures 

 

RANGE STATEMENT  

The Range Statement provides advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of 
competency, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. It relates to the unit 
as a whole and facilitates holistic assessment. The following variables may be present for this 
particular unit: 

Vehicles presented for 
LPG fitting 

•  The installation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) fuel 

systems to light, heavy vehicles, vessels, outdoor power 
equipment and forklift trucks 

Unit scope 

• 

Work involves measuring, visual inspection, assembling, 
testing. Methods should be applied under normal operating 
conditions 

Unit context 

•  OH&S requirements include Australian Standards, safety 

management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous 
goods code, safe operating procedures 

•  Work is carried out in accordance with legislative 

obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health 
regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation 
insurance requirements 

•  Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, 

judgement and problem solving skills in installation of 
LPG systems 

•  Competency may be demonstrated in workplaces involved 

in the installation of LPG fuel supplies 

Tools and equipment 

• 

Tools and equipment are to include gas leakage testing 
equipment, hand tools, power tools and component 
attaching equipment, exhaust gas analyser, cleaning 
equipment 

Material 

• 

Material are to include LPG fitment kits, LPG, fasteners, 
paint and cleaning material 

Personal protective 
equipment 

• 

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed 
under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and 
practices, footwear, clothing and gloves 

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RANGE STATEMENT  

Information and 
procedures 

•  Workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and 

equipment 

•  Work instructions, including job sheets, fitting 

instructions, material safety data sheets and service 
manuals 

•  Workplace procedures relating to reporting and 

communication including maintaining customer records 

•  Manufacturer/component supplier specifications and 

operational procedures 

 

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to 
confirm competency for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competency and 
should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement. 

Critical aspects of 
evidence 

•  Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant 

information 

•  Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products 

and material, including use of personal protective 
equipment 

•  Read and interpret installation instructions, job sheets, 

material safety data sheets and service manuals 

•  Identify material used in the work process 

•  Follow work instructions, operating procedures and 

inspection processes to: 

•  minimise the risk of injury to self and others 

•  prevent damage and wastage of goods, equipment and 

products 

•  maintain required production output and product quality 

•  Identify, set up, operate and maintain LPG fitting cleaning 

and testing equipment 

•  Conduct operator maintenance on LPG installation 

equipment 

•  Work effectively with others 

•  Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace 

context and environment 

AURT3830A Install gas fuel systems (LPG) 

 

Automotive Industry RS&R 

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©Australian National Training Authority 

 

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Underpinning knowledge 

•  The types, characteristics, uses and limitations of: 

•  Installation procedures 

•  Testing and commissioning procedures 

•  Equipment/material safety requirements 

•  Personal safety requirements 

•  Legislation where applicable 

•  Industry codes of practice 

•  Australian Standards – AS1425, AS2739, AS2746 

•  Manual handling procedures 

•  Planning correct processes and techniques for installing, 

testing and commissioning LPG systems 

•  Workplace guidelines regarding Australian Standards  

•  Workplace safety policies and procedures 

•  Procedures for reporting equipment faults and material 

defects 

Underpinning skills 

These include a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life, which are 
required in most jobs. Some of these are covered by the national key competencies, although 
others may be added. The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this 
competency unit. The number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency 
needs to be demonstrated where (1) is where work is within set conditions and process, (2) is 
where the management or facilitation of conditions or process is exercised, and (3) is where 
the design and/or development of conditions or process is required. 

How will the candidate 
apply the following key 
competency in this unit? 

The candidate will need to: 

Collect, analyse and 
organise information 

 

Collect, organise and understand information related to installing 
LPG systems, work orders, plans and safety procedures for 
fabricating a component or piece of equipment. 

 (Level 2)

Communicate ideas and 
information 

 

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of 
work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with 
site supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting 
of work outcomes and problems. 

(Level 2)

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AURT3830A Install gas fuel systems (LPG) 

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EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Underpinning skills (continued) 

Plan and organise 
activities 

 

Plan and organise activities including the preparation and layout 
of the worksite and the obtaining of equipment and material to 
avoid any back tracking, workflow interruptions or wastage. 

(Level 2)

Work with others and in 
a team 

 

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies 
and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and 
productivity. 

(Level 2)

Use mathematical ideas 
and techniques 

 

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete 
measurements and estimate material requirements. 

(Level 2)

Solve problems 

 

Use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate 
planning and cleaning problems, avoid re working and avoid 
wastage. 

(Level 2)

Use technology 

 

Use the workplace technology related to installing LPG systems 
including tools and equipment.  

(Level 2)

 

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Resource implications 

• 

Access to vehicle for installation of LPG systems as 
identified in the Range Statement, standard operating 
procedures 

Method of assessment 

• 

Assessment methods must confirm consistency of 
performance over time and in a range of workplace 
relevant contexts 

• 

Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and 
may include electronic, verbal, written or questioning on 
underpinning knowledge 

• 

Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in 
conjunction with assessment of other units of competency 

Context/s of assessment 

• 

Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace 
simulated facility with relevant process equipment, 
material, work instructions and deadlines