Vehicle Builders' Award 1971
1. - TITLE
This award shall be known as the "Vehicle Builders' Award 1971" and replaces Award No. 13 of 1967.
2. - ARRANGEMENT
1.Title
2.Arrangement
3.Scope
4.Area
5.Term
6.Definitions
7.Hours
8.Overtime
9.Wages and Supplementary Payments
10.Special Rates and Provisions
11.Higher Duties
12.Contract of Service
13.Breakdowns
14.Shift Work
15.Holidays and Annual Leave
16.Absence Through Sickness
17.Tools
18.Junior Employees
19.Junior Employees' Certificate
20.Apprentices
21.Time and Wages Record
22.Payment of Wages
23.Right of Entry
24.Under-Rate Employees
25.Board of Reference
26.Piecework and Subletting
27.Posting of Award
28.Maximum Rate
29.Avoidance of Industrial Disputes
30.No Reduction
31.Long Service Leave
32.Bereavement Leave
33.Supplementary Payments
34.Maternity Leave
35.Part-Time Employment
36.Superannuation
37.Training
38.Traineeships
First Schedule - Schedule of Respondents
Second Schedule - Named Parties to the Award
3. - SCOPE
This award shall apply to the employees engaged in the vehicle and caravan building and repair trade as carried on by the respondents hereto.
4. - AREA
This award shall operate throughout the State of Western Australia.
5. - TERM
The term of this award shall be for a period of three years commencing as from the date hereof. (The date of this award is the 5th day of November, 1971.)
6. - DEFINITIONS
(1)(a)VEHICLE BUILDER - LEVEL I
An employee who undertakes up to 38 hours induction training which may include information on the enterprise, conditions of employment, introduction to supervisors and fellow employees, training and career path opportunities, plant layout, work and documentation procedures, occupational health and safety, equal employment opportunity and quality control/assurance.
An employee at this level performs routine duties essentially of a manual nature and to the level of their training -
(i)Performs general labouring and cleaning duties.
(ii)Exercises minimal judgement.
(iii)Works under direct supervision.
(iv)May undertake structured training so as to enable them to work at Vehicle Builder - Level II.
Pre 18 June 1990 - General Labourer.
(b)VEHICLE BUILDER - LEVEL II
An employee who has completed up to three months' structured training so as to enable the employee to perform work within the scope of this level.
At this level an employee performs work above and beyond the skills of an employee at Vehicle Builder - Level I and to the level of their training -
(i)Works under direct supervision either individually or in a team environment.
(ii)Understands and undertakes basic quality control/assurance procedures including the ability to recognise basic quality deviations and faults.
(iii)Understands and utilises basic statistical process control procedures.
Indicative of the tasks which an employee at this level may perform are the following -
Repetitive work on automatic, semi-automatic or single purpose machines or equipment.
Assembles components using basic written, spoken and/or diagrammatic instructions in an assembly environment.
Basic soldering or butt and spot welding skills or cutting scrap with oxy-acetylene blow pipe.
Uses selected hand tools.
Basic maintenance of equipment and cleanliness of work area.
Maintains simple records.
Uses hand trolleys and pallet trucks.
Assists in the provision of on-the-job training in conjunction with tradespersons and supervisor/trainers.
Performs basic store functions.
Operation of mobile equipment including forklifts, hand trolleys, pallet trucks, overhead cranes and winch operation.
Pre 18 June 1990 - Counterhand, Painter's Labourer, 4th Class Welder, Assembler.
(c)VEHICLE BUILDER - LEVEL III
An employee who has completed a Vehicle Building Certificate I or equivalent training to enable the employee to perform work within the scope of this level.
At this level an employee performs work above and beyond the skills of an employee at Vehicle Builder Level II and to the level of their training -
(i)Is responsible for the quality of their own work subject to routine supervision.
(ii)Works under routine supervision either individually or in a team environment.
(iii)Exercises discretion within their level of skills and training.
Indicative of the tasks which an employee at this level may perform are the following -
Operates flexibly between assembly stations.
Operates machinery and equipment which requires exercising skills and knowledge beyond that of an employee at Vehicle Builder Level II.
Non-trade engineering skills.
Basic tracing and sketching skills.
Receiving, despatching, distributing, sorting, checking, packing (other than repetitive packing in a standard container or containers in which such goods are ordinarily sold), documenting and recording of goods, materials and components.
Basic inventory control in the context of a production process.
Basic keyboard skills.
Ability to measure accurately.
Assists one or more tradespersons.
Welding which requires use of an electric spot or butt welding machine or cutting scrap or tack welding.
Pre 18 June 1990 - Delivery Person, Storeperson, Third Class Welder, Sectional Trimmer, Panel Fixer, Fibreglass Hand Laminator.
(d)VEHICLE BUILDER LEVEL - IV
An employee who has completed a Vehicle Building Certificate II or equivalent training so as to enable the employee to perform work within the scope of this level.
An employee at this level performs work above and beyond the skills of an employee at Vehicle Builder Level III and to the level of their training -
(i)Works from complex instructions and procedures.
(ii)Assists in the provision of on-the-job training to a limited degree.
(iii)Co-ordinates work in a team environment or works individually under general supervision.
(iv)Is responsible for assuring the quality of their own work.
Indicative of the tasks which an employee at this level may perform are the following -
Use of precision measuring instruments.
Machine setting, loading and operation.
Responsibility for the operation and co-ordination of a store.
Intermediate keyboard skills.
Basic engineering and fault finding skills.
Basic quality checks on the work of others.
Knowledge of the employer's operations as it relates to production processes.
Pre 18 June 1990 - Second Class Welder, Metal Finisher, Fibreglass Gun Operator and Mould Preparator.
(e)VEHICLE BUILDING TRADESPERSON - LEVEL I
An employee who holds a Trade Certificate or Tradesperson's Rights Certificate as a -
Springmaker, fitter, electrician, body builder, panel beater, first class welder, painter, spray painter, trimmer, signwriter, fitter and turner or auto electrician
and is able to exercise the skills and knowledge of that trade.
A Vehicle Building Tradesperson - Level I works above and beyond an employee at Vehicle Builder - Level IV and to the level of their training -
(i)Understands and applies quality control techniques.
(ii)Performs basic draughting and planning skills.
(iii)Exercises good interpersonal and communications skills.
(iv)Provides trade guidance and assistance.
(v)Exercises keyboard skills at a level higher than Vehicle Builder Level II.
(vi)Exercises discretion within the scope of this grade.
(vii)Performs work under limited supervision either individually or in a team environment.
(viii)Operates all lifting equipment incidental to their work.
(ix)Performs non-trade tasks incidental to their work.
(x)Performs work which while primarily involving the skills of the employee's trade is incidental or peripheral to the primary task and facilitates the completion of the whole task. Such incidental or peripheral work would not require additional formal technical training.
(xi)Performs painting, trimming, signwriting, panel beating, fibreglassing or electrical work.
(f)VEHICLE BUILDING TRADESPERSON - LEVEL II
A Vehicle Building Tradesperson - Level II is a Vehicle Building Tradesperson - Level I who has completed the following training requirements -
33% of the modules towards an appropriate Post Trade Certificate; or
x percentage of modules towards an Advanced Certificate; or
y percentage of modules towards an Associate Diploma,
A Vehicle Building Tradesperson - Level II works above and beyond a Tradesperson at Vehicle Building Tradesperson - Level I and to the level of his/her training -
(i)Exercises the skills attained through satisfactory completion of the training for this classification, subject to prescribed standards.
(ii)Exercises discretion within the scope of this grade.
(iii)Works under general supervision, either individually or in a team environment.
(iv)Understands and implements quality control techniques.
(v)Provides trade guidance and assistance as part of a work team.
(vi)Exercises trade skills relevant to specific requirements of the enterprise at a level higher than Vehicle Building Tradesperson - Level I.
Tasks which an employee at this level may perform are subject to the employee having the appropriate Trade and Post Trade Training to enable such particular tasks to be performed.
(g)VEHICLE BUILDING TRADESPERSON - LEVEL III
A Special Class Vehicle Builder means a Vehicle Builder - Level II who has completed the following training requirements -
66% of the modules towards an appropriate Post Trade Certificate; or
x percentage of modules towards an Advanced Certificate; or
y percentage of modules towards an Associate Diploma.
A Special Class Vehicle Builder Tradesperson - Level I works above and beyond a Vehicle Builder Tradesperson - Level II and to the level of their training -
(i)Exercises the skills attained through satisfactory completion of the training prescribed for this classification.
(ii)Provides trade guidance and assistance as part of a work team.
(iii)Assists in the provision of training in conjunction with supervisors and trainers.
(iv)Understands and implements quality control techniques.
(v)Works under minimal supervision, either individually or in a team environment.
The following tasks are indicative of what an employee at this level may perform, subject to the employee having the appropriate Trade and Post Trade Training to enable the particular tasks to be performed -
Exercises high precision trade skills using various materials and/or specialised techniques.
Performs operations on a CAD/CAM terminal in the performance of routine modifications to NC/CNC programmes.
Works on complex machinery and equipment which utilises hydraulic and/or pneumatic principles and in the course of such work, is required to read and understand hydraulic and pneumatic circuitry which controls fluid power systems; or
Works on complex or intricate electrical interconnected low voltage circuits.
(h)VEHICLE BUILDING TRADESPERSON - LEVEL IV
An Advanced Vehicle Builder means an Advanced Vehicle Builder who has completed the following training requirements -
an appropriate Post Trade Certificate; or
x percentage of modules towards an Advanced Certificate; or
y percentage of modules towards an Associate Diploma.
An Advanced Vehicle Builder works above and beyond a Special Class Vehicle Builder and to the level of their training -
(i)Exercises the skills attained through satisfactory completion of the training prescribed for this classification, subject to the standards prescribed by the Implementation Manual.
(ii)Is able to provide trade guidance and assistance as part of a work team.
(iii)Provides training in conjunction with supervisors and trainers.
(iv)Understands and implements quality control techniques.
(v)Works under minimal supervision, either individually or in a team environment.
The following tasks are indicative of what an employee at this level may perform, subject to the employee having the appropriate Trade and Post Trade Training to enable the particular tasks to be performed -
Works on machines or equipment which utilise complex mechanical, hydraulic and/or pneumatic low voltage circuitry and controls, or a combination thereof.
Works on machinery or equipment which utilises complex electrical/electronic circuitry and controls.
Works on instruments which make up a complex control system which utilises some combination of electrical, electronic, mechanical or fluid power principles.
Applies advanced computer numerical control techniques in machining or cutting or welding or fabrication.
(i)ADVANCED TRADESPERSON/
PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN - VEHICLE BUILDING
An employee defined as Production Technician means a Vehicle Building Tradesperson -Level IV who has completed -
An Advanced Certificate; or
Y modules of an Associate Diploma
An Advanced Tradesperson/Production Technician works above and beyond a Vehicle Building Tradesperson - Level IV and to the level of his/her training -
(i)Provides technical guidance or advice within the scope of this level;
(ii)Prepares reports of a technical nature on specific tasks or assignments as directed orwithin the scope of discretion at this level;
(iii)Has an overall knowledge and understanding of the operating principle of the systems and equipment on which the tradesperson is required to carry out their task;
(iv)Assists in the provision of on the job training in conjunction with supervisors and trainers.
The following are indicative of tasks which an employee at this level may perform subject to the employee having the appropriate Trade and Post Trade Training to enable the particular tasks to be performed -
Through a systems approach is able to exercise high level diagnostic skills on complex forms of machinery, equipment and instruments which utilise some combination of electrical, electronic, mechanical or fluid power principles.
Sets up, commissions, maintains and operates sophisticated maintenance, production and test equipment and/or systems involving the application of computer operating skills at a higher level than Vehicle Building Tradesperson Level IV.
Works on various forms of machinery and equipment electronically controlled by complex digital and/or analogue control systems using integrated circuitry.
Works on complex electronics or instruments or communications equipment or control systems which utilise electronic principles and electronic circuitry containing complex analogue and/or digital control systems using integrated circuitry.
(2)(a)Transitional Arrangements
In the transition period, the following arrangements shall apply -
(i)From the first pay period commencing on or after 18 June 1990, placement in the new wage and classification structure shall be in accordance with Clause 6. - Definitions of this award.
(ii)By the first pay period commencing on or after 18 December 1990 an employee's new classification group shall be determined in accordance with subclause (1) of Clause 9. -. Wages and Supplementary Payments of this award.
(iii)Each plant or enterprise shall undertake appropriate consultation in accordance with subclause (8) in Clause 9. - Wages and Supplementary Payments of this award.
(iv)Upon transition to the new classification structure, employees will perform work in accordance with the new classification and definitions.
(v)Any disputes in relation to the transition/implementation shall be handled in accordance with the procedures prescribed by Clause 29. - Avoidance of Industrial Disputes, of this award.
(vi)Wage increases arising from broadbanding and adjustment of minimum rates shall be absorbed into existing overaward payments.
(vii)This clause shall not operate so as to prevent any employee bound by this award from receiving a wage increase of at least an amount equal to the first stage structural efficiency increase from the first pay period commencing on or after 18 June 1990.
(b)Reclassification will be according to the following principles -
(i)Employees will transfer to the new classification structure without loss of pay in accordance with the provisions of Clause 6. - Definitions of this award.
(ii)Classification to any higher level shall be contingent upon such additional work being available and required to be performed by the employer.
(iii)In the event that there is a claim for reclassification by an existing employee to a higher level under the new structure on the ground that the employee possesses equivalent skill and knowledge gained through on-the-job experience or on any other ground the following principles apply -
(aa)The existing award disputes avoidance procedure shall be followed.
(bb)Competency standards shall be established in conjunction with TAFE or other relevant authority for all levels in the new classification structure before any claims for reclassification are processed.
(cc)Procedures for testing the validity of an employee's claim for reclassification should be examined. Testing shall be undertaken by an independent third party recognised by SESDA (when established) or TAFE.
(c)Review
The classification structure shall be reviewed prior to the expiration of six months from 18 June 1990, and prior to the final determination of classifications in accordance with subparagraph (ii) of paragraph (a) of subclause (2) of this clause.
7. - HOURS
(1)(a)The provisions of this subclause apply to all employees other than those engaged on continuous shift work.
(b)Subject to the provisions of subclauses (3) and (4) of this clause the ordinary hours of work shall be an average of 38 per week to be worked on one of the following bases.
(i)38 hours within a work cycle not exceeding seven consecutive days; or
(ii)76 hours within a work cycle not exceeding fourteen consecutive days; or
(iii)114 hours within a work cycle not exceeding twenty-one consecutive days; or
(iv)152 hours within a work cycle not exceeding twenty-eight consecutive days; or
(v)where the ordinary hours being worked each day are in accordance with paragraph (e)(ii) of this subclause, any other work cycle during which a weekly average of 38 ordinary hours are worked; or
(vi)for the purposes of paragraph (g) of subclause (3) of this clause any other work cycle during which a weekly average of 38 ordinary hours are worked as may be agreed in accordance with paragraph (g) of subclause (3).
(c)The ordinary hours of work may be worked on any or all days of the week, Monday to Friday, inclusive, and except in the case of shift employees, shall be worked between the hours of 6.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. Provided that the spread of hours may be altered by agreement between the employer and the majority of employees in the plant, section or sections concerned.
(d)Where the first night shift in any week commences on Monday night, the night shift commencing on Friday and finishing not later than 8.00 a.m. on Saturday of that week, shall be deemed to have been worked in ordinary working hours.
(e)The ordinary hours of work prescribed herein shall not exceed 10 on any day. Provided that -
(i)in any arrangement of ordinary working hours where the ordinary working hour are to exceed eight on any day, the arrangement of hours shall be subject to agreement between the employer and the majority of employees in the plant, section or sections concerned; and
(ii)by arrangement between the employer and the majority of employees in the plant, section or sections concerned, ordinary hours, not exceeding 12 on any day, may be worked subject to -
(aa)the employer and the employees concerned being guided by the Occupational Health and Safety Provisions of the ACTU Code of Conduct on 12-hour shifts (as exhibited in the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission on 11 April 1990, Application No. 478 of 1990);
(bb)proper health monitoring procedures being introduced;
(cc)suitable roster arrangements being made; and
(dd)proper supervision being provided.
(iii)Subject to the provisions of subparagraphs (i) and (ii) hereof, 12 hour shifts may be worked provided the employer has given the relevant union or unions concerned notice in writing that such shifts are to be worked.