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Inspect and service cooling systems
Inspect and service cooling systems
Unit of competency
National Code
AURTTC2001
AURTTC2001
State Code
WF400
WF400
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
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 of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out the inspection and service of air and liquid cooling systems in an automotive retail, service and/or repair context.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work
- 1.1. Determine job requirements, including method, processes and equipment
- 1.2. Read and interpret job specifications
- 1.3. Access and interpret information from manufacturer/component supplier specifications and workshop manuals
- 1.4. Identify equipment and tooling and check for safe and effective operation
- 1.5. Determine procedures to minimise task time
2. Inspect cooling systems and analyse results
- 2.1. Observe workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements, including individual state/territory regulatory requirements and personal protection needs, throughout the work
- 2.2. Observe warnings in relation to working with pressurised cooling systems
- 2.3. Perform cooling system inspection in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer/component supplier specifications
- 2.4. Compare inspection results with manufacturer/component supplier specifications to indicate compliance or non-compliance
- 2.5. Document results with evidence and supporting information and make recommendations
- 2.6. Process report in accordance with workplace procedures
3. Carry out servicing
- 3.1. Carry out servicing and adjustments in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer/component supplier specifications
- 3.2. Select and use appropriate tooling, techniques and materials
- 3.3. Make final inspection to ensure work is to workplace expectations
4. Prepare equipment for use or storage
- 4.1. Complete servicing schedule documentation
- 4.2. Remove waste and scrap following workplace procedures
- 4.3. Clean equipment and work area and inspect for serviceable condition in accordance with workplace procedures
- 4.4. Maintain and store tooling and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
- 4.5. Process job card 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. 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.
Servicing
Servicing is to include:
fluids
filters
adjustments
operational testing, visual inspections and documents
Inspection methods
Inspection methods are to include:
visual, aural and functional assessments, including, damage, corrosion, fluid levels/leaks and wear
Specific requirements
Specific requirements include:
fluid cooled systems
air cooled systems
combination systems
System variables
System variables may include:
thermostats, water pumps, hoses, ducting, fans, drive belts, heat exchanger, electric and viscous fans, sealed and non-sealed systems, interior heater and coolant heater manifold
cooling fins size, material, colour and finish
ferrous and non-ferrous metals
keel cooling, heat exchanger, raw water cooling and sacrificial anodes
cooling system additives
Tooling and equipment
Tooling and equipment may include:
hand tooling
meters, gauges and pressure testing devices
Materials
Materials may include:
coolant
spare parts
cleaning materials
Information/documents
Information/documents may include:
verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, memos, material safety data sheets (MSDS), diagrams or sketches
safe work procedures related to servicing cooling systems
regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to servicing cooling systems
engineer's design specifications and instructions
organisation work specifications and requirements
instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons
Australian standards
WHS requirements
WHS requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:
personal protective equipment and clothing
safety equipment
first aid equipment
hazard and risk control
electrical safety
elimination of hazardous materials and substances
manual handling, including shifting, lifting and carrying
emergency procedures
Legislative requirements
Legislative requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice, and may include:
award and enterprise agreements
industrial relations
Australian standards
Australian Design Rules
confidentiality and privacy
WHS
the environment
equal opportunity
anti-discrimination
relevant industry codes of practice
duty of care
Environmental requirements
Environmental requirements may include:
waste management
pollution
noise
dust
clean-up management
Quality requirements
Quality requirements may include:
regulations, including Australian standards
internal organisational quality policies and procedures
enterprise operations and procedures
Organisational policies and procedures
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
quality policies and procedures, including Australian standards
WHS, sustainability, environment, equal opportunity and anti-discrimination
manufacturer specifications and industry codes of practice
safe work procedures
reporting and recording procedures
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. 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.
Servicing
Servicing is to include:
fluids
filters
adjustments
operational testing, visual inspections and documents
Inspection methods
Inspection methods are to include:
visual, aural and functional assessments, including, damage, corrosion, fluid levels/leaks and wear
Specific requirements
Specific requirements include:
fluid cooled systems
air cooled systems
combination systems
System variables
System variables may include:
thermostats, water pumps, hoses, ducting, fans, drive belts, heat exchanger, electric and viscous fans, sealed and non-sealed systems, interior heater and coolant heater manifold
cooling fins size, material, colour and finish
ferrous and non-ferrous metals
keel cooling, heat exchanger, raw water cooling and sacrificial anodes
cooling system additives
Tooling and equipment
Tooling and equipment may include:
hand tooling
meters, gauges and pressure testing devices
Materials
Materials may include:
coolant
spare parts
cleaning materials
Information/documents
Information/documents may include:
verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, memos, material safety data sheets (MSDS), diagrams or sketches
safe work procedures related to servicing cooling systems
regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to servicing cooling systems
engineer's design specifications and instructions
organisation work specifications and requirements
instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons
Australian standards
WHS requirements
WHS requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:
personal protective equipment and clothing
safety equipment
first aid equipment
hazard and risk control
electrical safety
elimination of hazardous materials and substances
manual handling, including shifting, lifting and carrying
emergency procedures
Legislative requirements
Legislative requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice, and may include:
award and enterprise agreements
industrial relations
Australian standards
Australian Design Rules
confidentiality and privacy
WHS
the environment
equal opportunity
anti-discrimination
relevant industry codes of practice
duty of care
Environmental requirements
Environmental requirements may include:
waste management
pollution
noise
dust
clean-up management
Quality requirements
Quality requirements may include:
regulations, including Australian standards
internal organisational quality policies and procedures
enterprise operations and procedures
Organisational policies and procedures
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
quality policies and procedures, including Australian standards
WHS, sustainability, environment, equal opportunity and anti-discrimination
manufacturer specifications and industry codes of practice
safe work procedures
reporting and recording procedures
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
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:
observe safety procedures and requirements
communicate effectively with others involved in or affected by the work
select methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances
complete preparatory activity in a systematic manner
accurately interpret analysis results
identify application, purpose and operating principles
conduct inspection, servicing and operational testing in accordance with workplace and manufacturer/component supplier specifications
complete service of cooling systems and associated components within workplace timeframes
present equipment to customer in compliance with workplace requirements.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that reflects as far as possible the actual working environment.
Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory requirements, including specified Australian standards.
Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.
The following resources should be made available:
a range of cooling systems and components relevant to the application
materials relevant to servicing cooling systems
equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to servicing cooling systems
specifications and work instructions.
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of Required Skills and Knowledge.
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on Required Skills and Knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.
Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.
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
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
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
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:
observe safety procedures and requirements
communicate effectively with others involved in or affected by the work
select methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances
complete preparatory activity in a systematic manner
accurately interpret analysis results
identify application, purpose and operating principles
conduct inspection, servicing and operational testing in accordance with workplace and manufacturer/component supplier specifications
complete service of cooling systems and associated components within workplace timeframes
present equipment to customer in compliance with workplace requirements.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that reflects as far as possible the actual working environment.
Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory requirements, including specified Australian standards.
Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.
The following resources should be made available:
a range of cooling systems and components relevant to the application
materials relevant to servicing cooling systems
equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to servicing cooling systems
specifications and work instructions.
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of Required Skills and Knowledge.
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on Required Skills and Knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.
Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.
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
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D7673 | AURT202170B | Inspect and service cooling systems | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXA83 | AURTTC001 | Inspect and service cooling systems | Unit of competency |