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Carry out heavy vehicle pre-repair cleaning

Carry out heavy vehicle pre-repair cleaning

Unit of competency
National Code
AURHTA001
State Code
AXD52
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/04/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/07/2016
Field of Education
030505 - Automotive Electrics And Electronics
Original Release Date
13/07/2016
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to clean a heavy vehicle body and its major components before beginning repairs. It involves preparing for the task, cleaning the vehicle body and components by mechanical or chemical means, and completing workplace processes and documentation.It applies to those undertaking a Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) or pre-vocational qualification as preparation to entering the automotive service and repair or automotive manufacturing industry. The unit is designed for use in a highly supervised context and is not suitable for use in a vocational qualification.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to undertake pre-repair cleaning
  • 1.1 Task instructions are interpreted and vehicle, area of vehicle body or components to be worked on are identified
  • 1.2 Cleaning procedures and information are sourced and interpreted
  • 1.3 Cleaning options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
  • 1.4 Potential hazards and risks associated with the task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor
  • 1.5 Cleaning tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
2. Clean vehicle body and components
  • 2.1 Area of vehicle body to be worked on is cleaned according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
  • 2.2 Vehicle components are cleaned according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
  • 2.3 Used cleaning agents and waste materials are disposed of according to workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
3. Complete work processes
  • 3.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instructions and workplace standards
  • 3.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
  • 3.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WF980 AURHTA1001 Carry out heavy vehicle pre-repair operations Unit of competency