This document provides a self-assessment guide for an automotive service technician to evaluate their skills in valve grinding operations. It lists the units of competency to be assessed, which include workshop safety procedures, environmental care procedures, servicing operations, and communication. The technician is asked to indicate with a check mark whether they can perform various tasks related to preparing equipment, inspecting valves, setting up and operating the valve grinding machine, grinding valves to requirements, and cleaning their work area. The technician must then sign and date the assessment.
This document provides a self-assessment guide for an automotive service technician to evaluate their skills in valve grinding operations. It lists the units of competency to be assessed, which include workshop safety procedures, environmental care procedures, servicing operations, and communication. The technician is asked to indicate with a check mark whether they can perform various tasks related to preparing equipment, inspecting valves, setting up and operating the valve grinding machine, grinding valves to requirements, and cleaning their work area. The technician must then sign and date the assessment.
This document provides a self-assessment guide for an automotive service technician to evaluate their skills in valve grinding operations. It lists the units of competency to be assessed, which include workshop safety procedures, environmental care procedures, servicing operations, and communication. The technician is asked to indicate with a check mark whether they can perform various tasks related to preparing equipment, inspecting valves, setting up and operating the valve grinding machine, grinding valves to requirements, and cleaning their work area. The technician must then sign and date the assessment.
OCCUPATION Automotive Service and Engine Mechanics
LEVEL ( Valve Grinding Operation )
Units of Competency 1. Carry out workshop practice activities
to be assessed 1. Apply OHS and Safety systems and Procedures 2. Follow Environmental Care Procedures 3. Carry out servicing operations 4. Communicate with clients and colleagues Commu Instructions:
Read each of the questions in the left-hand column of the chart
Place a tick in the appropriate box next to each question to indicate your answer.
Can I … Yes No
prepare equipment, tools and materials, and carry out workshop
practice, including all PPE and workshop safety
inspect valve and carry out measurements and analyse results
set-up valve grinding machine
dress grinding stone
set correct cutting angle
Correctly grind valve using proper feed control
grind valve according to the required grinding requirements
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