Elements and Performance Criteria

Work involved includes manual transmissions
This unit of competence applies to the following and should be contextualised to the qualification to which it is being applied:
heavy vehicles, agricultural machinery and mobile plant equipment.
Methods include:
road testing, test under operating conditions,
visual, aural and functional assessment (including: fluid leakage, gear selection, wear, damage, corrosion)
Specific requirements:
manual transmissions, front and/or rear wheel drive configurations
transmission must be of multiple speed constant mesh or synchromesh design
Other variables may include:
belt drive transmission
power take off assemblies
multiple forward and reverse gears
multi countershaft
synchronised and non-synchronised gear selection
metal and non-metal gears
electrical/pneumatic control
transverse/longitudinal mounting
helical, double helical and spur gears
transfer case
Repair methods and sequence are to include isolation of fault(s); dismantling, inspection and evaluation; replacement of component parts; assembly and completion of operational tests and records
Faults to include noisy operation, jumping out of gear, external oil leaks, loss of drive

Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem-solving skills in managing own work activities and contributing to a productive team environment
Work is carried out in accordance with award provisions

OH&S 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 tools 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 is to include that prescribed under legislation/regulation/codes of practice and workplace policies and practices
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 related to this unit are to include but may not be limited to emergency shutdown and stopping of equipment, extinguishing fires, enterprise first aid requirements and site evacuation

Environmental requirements are to include but are not limited to waste management, noise, dust and clean-up management

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 may include Federal, State/Territory and local authorities administering acts, regulations and codes of practice

Tooling and equipment may include hand tools, meters, gauges and load testing devices

Materials may include fluids, spare parts and cleaning materials

Communications are to include but are not limited to verbal and visual instructions and fault documenting and may include site specific instructions, written instructions, plans or instructions related to job/task, telephones and pagers

Information sources may include, but are not limited to 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 repair, removal and replacement of manual transmissions and/or associated components
Regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to 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

Critical aspects of evidence

It is essential that competence in this unit signifies ability to transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual circumstances 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
interpreting testing results
identification of application, purpose and operation
application of full repair sequence as per the Range Statement to a manual transmission relative to the qualification being sought
conducting repairs in accordance with workplace and manufacturer/component supplier requirements
completing repair of transmissions and associated components within workplace timeframes
vehicle/transmission presentation to customer in compliance with workplace requirements

Relationships to other units
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role

Underpinning knowledge

A working knowledge of:

OH&S regulations/requirements, equipment, material and personal safety requirements
dangers of working with transmissions
the identification of application, purpose and operation
types and layout of service/repair manuals (hard copy and electronic)
diagnostic procedures
repair procedures
enterprise quality procedures
work organisation and planning processes

Context of 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

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 may be applied under project related conditions and require evidence of process
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

Specific resource requirements for this unit

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace
material relevant to repairing manual transmissions
equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to repairing manual transmissions
activities covering mandatory task requirements
specifications and work instructions