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Inspect, repair and diagnose alternative fuel systems for heavy vehicle engines
Inspect, repair and diagnose alternative fuel systems for heavy vehicle engines
Unit of competency
National Code
AURTH404584A
AURTH404584A
State Code
W9834
W9834
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/06/2009
Field of Education
030503 - Vehicle Mechanics
Original Release Date
25/06/2009
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit covers the competence required to inspect, repair and diagnose and analyse alternative fuel systems in heavy vehicle engines.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to inspect and repair alternative fuel systems in heavy vehicle engines
- 1.1. Nature and scope of work requirements are identified and confirmed.
- 1.2. OH&S requirements, including individual State/Territory regulatory requirements and personal protection needs are observed throughout the work.
- 1.3. Procedures and information such as workshop manuals and specifications, and tools, are sourced.
- 1.4. Method options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected and prepared.
- 1.5. Technical and/or calibration requirements for the inspection of alternative fuel system for heavy vehicle engines are sourced and support equipment is identified and prepared.
- 1.6. Warnings in relation to working with alternative fuel systems are observed.
2. Inspect alternative fuel systems in heavy vehicle engines
- 2.1. Methods for system inspection are implemented in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer/component supplier specifications.
- 2.2. Inspection results are compared with manufacturer/component supplier specifications to indicate compliance or non-compliance.
- 2.3. Results are documented with evidence and supporting information and recommendation(s) made.
- 2.4. Report is processed in accordance with workplace procedures.
3. Repair alternative fuel systems in heavy vehicle engines
- 3.1. Methods for repairs are implemented in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer/component supplier specifications.
- 3.2. Adjustments made during repairs are in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications.
- 3.3. Technical and/or calibration requirements for the repair of alternative fuel system for heavy vehicle engines are sourced and support equipment is identified and prepared.
4. Prepare to undertake the diagnosis of alternative fuel systems for heavy vehicle engines
- 4.1. Nature and scope of the work requirements are identified and confirmed.
- 4.2. OH&S requirements, including individual State/Territory regulatory requirements and personal protection needs are observed throughout the work.
- 4.3. Procedures and information such as workshop manuals, specifications and tooling, are sourced.
- 4.4. Method options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected and prepared.
- 4.5. Technical and/or calibration requirements for the diagnosis of alternative fuel systems are sourced and support equipment is identified and prepared.
- 4.6. Warnings in relation to working with alternative fuel systems are observed.
5. Conduct alternative fuel systems for heavy vehicle engines diagnosis and analyse results
- 5.1. Methods for the conduct of the diagnosis are implemented in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer/component supplier specifications.
- 5.2. Alternative fuel system test results are compared with manufacturer/component supplier specifications to indicate compliance or non-compliance.
- 5.3. Results are documented with evidence and supporting information and recommendations(s) made.
- 5.4. Report is processed in accordance with workplace procedures.
6. Prepare the vehicle for use or storage
- 6.1. Report documentation completed.
- 6.2. Final inspection is made to ensure safety features are in place.
- 6.3. Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations.
- 6.4. Vehicle is cleaned for use or stored to workplace expectations.
- 6.5. Job card is processed in accordance with workplace procedures.
Work involved includes all alternative fuel systems used for heavy vehicle engines
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 be diagnosed may include poor engine performance, abnormal consumption, engine malfunction and fuel leaks
Work requires individuals to demonstrate some 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 tooling and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of materials, 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/regulations/codes of practice and workplace policies and practices
Safe operating procedures are to include, but are not limited to the conduct of 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 are not 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 tooling, meters, gauges, leak testing devices and decanting equipment.
Materials may include spare parts and cleaning materials
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 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 the inspection, repair and diagnosis of alternative fuel system for heavy vehicle engines
Regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to the automotive industry, including Australian Design Rules, gas industry standards and Australian Standards
Engineer's design specifications and instructions
Organisation work specifications and requirements
Instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons
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 be diagnosed may include poor engine performance, abnormal consumption, engine malfunction and fuel leaks
Work requires individuals to demonstrate some 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 tooling and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of materials, 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/regulations/codes of practice and workplace policies and practices
Safe operating procedures are to include, but are not limited to the conduct of 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 are not 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 tooling, meters, gauges, leak testing devices and decanting equipment.
Materials may include spare parts and cleaning materials
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 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 the inspection, repair and diagnosis of alternative fuel system for heavy vehicle engines
Regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to the automotive industry, including Australian Design Rules, gas industry standards and Australian Standards
Engineer's design specifications and instructions
Organisation work specifications and requirements
Instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons
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
conducting the diagnosis in accordance with workplace and manufacturer/component supplier requirements
interpreting and documenting the test results
completing the inspection ,repair and diagnosis of alternative fuel systems within workplace timeframes
vehicle presentation to customer in compliance with workplace requirements
Relationship 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 and environmental regulations/requirements, equipment, material and personal safety requirements
dangers of working with alternative fuel systems on heavy vehicle engines
operating principles of alternative fuel systems on heavy vehicle engines
range of common gas system faults and their causes, symptoms and effects
diagnosis procedures
test procedures
enterprise quality procedures
work organisation and planning processes
Australian Gas Industry Standards for automotive
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 and Gas Industry 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 (real or simulated) 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 assessment reflects a process rather than an event and occurs over a period of time to cover the varying quality circumstances. Evidence of performance may be provided by customers, team leaders/members or other appropriate persons subject to agreed authentication arrangements
Specific resource requirements for this unit
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
materials relevant to the inspection, repair and diagnosis of alternative fuel systems
equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to the inspection, repair and diagnosis of alternative fuel system for heavy vehicle engines
activities covering the mandatory task requirements
specifications and work instructions
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
conducting the diagnosis in accordance with workplace and manufacturer/component supplier requirements
interpreting and documenting the test results
completing the inspection ,repair and diagnosis of alternative fuel systems within workplace timeframes
vehicle presentation to customer in compliance with workplace requirements
Relationship 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 and environmental regulations/requirements, equipment, material and personal safety requirements
dangers of working with alternative fuel systems on heavy vehicle engines
operating principles of alternative fuel systems on heavy vehicle engines
range of common gas system faults and their causes, symptoms and effects
diagnosis procedures
test procedures
enterprise quality procedures
work organisation and planning processes
Australian Gas Industry Standards for automotive
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 and Gas Industry 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 (real or simulated) 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 assessment reflects a process rather than an event and occurs over a period of time to cover the varying quality circumstances. Evidence of performance may be provided by customers, team leaders/members or other appropriate persons subject to agreed authentication arrangements
Specific resource requirements for this unit
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
materials relevant to the inspection, repair and diagnosis of alternative fuel systems
equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to the inspection, repair and diagnosis of alternative fuel system for heavy vehicle engines
activities covering the mandatory task requirements
specifications and work instructions
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WF160 | AURHTL4001 | Inspect, repair and diagnose alternative fuel systems for heavy vehicle engines | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W214 | AUR30405 | Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology | Qualification |