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Remove and refit wheel hubs and associated brake components

Remove and refit wheel hubs and associated brake components

Unit of competency
National Code
AURTTJ2002
State Code
WF419
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
17/01/2013
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/07/2014
Field of Education
030503 - Vehicle Mechanics
Original Release Date
01/07/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the competence to remove and refit wheel hubs and associated brake components necessary during the rectification of faults in steering and suspension systems. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work
  • 1.1. Nature and scope of work requirements are identified and confirmed
  • 1.2. Information required for the work is accessed from manufacturer/component supplier specifications and interpreted
  • 1.3. WHS policies and procedures are observed throughout the work processes
  • 1.4. Components, tooling and equipment required for the work are identified, selected and prepared in accordance with site procedures
  • 1.5. Wheel hub and brake components to be removed and refitted are identified and prepared in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier and site procedures
2. Remove wheel hubs and associated brake components
  • 2.1. System components are removed using hand tooling and specialist equipment without causing damage and are stored in an appropriate location
  • 2.2. Identified component faults are reported to the customer and discussed for further instructions
3. Refit and adjust wheel hubs and associated brake components
  • 3.1. Removed components are examined for serviceability prior to commencing the refitting procedures
  • 3.2. Serviceable components are refitted according to manufacturer/component supplier specifications and instructions
  • 3.3. Fluids and lubricants required during the refitting procedures are used in accordance with WHS and manufacturer/component supplier specifications
  • 3.4. Refitted components are adjusted according to manufacturer/component supplier specifications
4. Prepare wheel hub and brake components for use
  • 4.1. Work schedule documentation is completed
  • 4.2. Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations
  • 4.3. Job card is processed in accordance with workplace procedures
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
System components
System components may include:
brake drums
brake shoes
disc brake calipers
wheel cylinders
disc pads
disc rotors
wheel hubs
wheel bearings
ABS rotors and sensors
WHS
WHS requirements are to be in accordance with legislation/regulations/codes of practice and enterprise safety policies and procedures. This may include protective clothing and equipment, use of tooling and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of material, use of fire fighting equipment, enterprise first aid, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation/regulations/codes of practice and workplace policies and practices
Safe operating procedures
Safe operating procedures are to include, but are not limited to operational risk assessment and treatments associated with vehicular movement, toxic substances, electrical safety, machinery movement and operation, manual and mechanical lifting and shifting, working in proximity to others and site visitors
Emergency procedures
Emergency procedures related to this unit are to include, but are not limited to emergency shutdown and stopping of equipment, extinguishing fires, enterprise first aid requirements and site evacuation
Environmental requirements
Environmental requirements are to include, but are not limited to waste management, noise, dust and clean-up management
Quality requirements
Quality requirements are to include, but are not limited to regulations, including Australian Standards, internal company quality policy and standards and enterprise operations and procedures
Statutory/regulatory authorities
Statutory/regulatory authorities may include Federal, State/Territory and local authorities administering acts, regulations and codes of practice
Tooling and equipment
Tooling and equipment may include:
hand and power tooling
lifting equipment and support stands
dial indicators
torque wrenches
brake spring removing tool
brake bleeding equipment
wheel bearing removing tools
wheel bearing grease
brake fluid
Communications
Communications are to include, but are not limited to verbal and visual instructions, and fault reporting and may include site specific instructions, written instructions, plans or instructions related to job/task, telephones and pagers
Information/documents
Sources of information/documents may include:
verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, memos, material safety data sheets, diagrams or sketches
safe work procedures related to the removal, fitting and adjustment of wheel hub and brake components
regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to the automotive industry, including Australian Design Rules
engineer's design specifications and instructions
organisation work specifications and requirements
instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons
Australian Standards
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential that competence is fully observed and there is ability to transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual situations in the critical aspects of:
observing safety procedures and requirements
communicating effectively with others involved in or affected by the work
selecting methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances
completing preparatory activity in a systematic manner
conducting removal, replacement and tightening sequence and tensioning of wheel hub and brake components in accordance with workplace and manufacturer/component supplier requirements
completing work within workplace timeframes
wheel hub and brake components are presented to customer in compliance with workplace requirements
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Application of competence is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated worksite
Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment is to comply with regulatory requirements, including, Australian Standards
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
material relevant to removal, fitting and adjustment of wheel hub and brake components
equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to removal, fitting and adjustment of wheel hub and brake components
activities covering mandatory task requirements
specifications and work instructions
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the automotive industry's RS&R Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge
Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on underpinning knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competence is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
It is preferable that assessment reflects a process rather than an event and occurs over a period of time to cover varying quality circumstances. Evidence of performance may be provided by customers, team leaders/members or other persons subject to agreed authentication arrangements
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role
Guidance information for assessment
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5011 AURT217865A Remove and refit wheel hubs and associated brake components Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AXA65 AURTTJ002 Remove, inspect and refit wheel hubs and associated brake components Unit of competency