Unit of competency Outline
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Disassemble and test vehicle units and components
Disassemble and test vehicle units and components
Unit of competency
National Code
AURVTN2037
AURVTN2037
State Code
WF497
WF497
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2013
Field of Education
030503 - Vehicle Mechanics
Original Release Date
08/07/2013
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to dismantle and test removed vehicle units/components. It also involves cleaning and testing units/components for suitability for future use.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. Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including job sheets, test procedures and manufacturer/ component supplier specifications.
- 1.2. Job specifications are read and interpreted.
- 1.3. Workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work.
- 1.4. Units/components to be disassemble and tested are identified.
- 1.5. Hand, power tooling and safety equipment are identified and checked for safe use.
- 1.6. Procedures are determined to minimise waste material/ components.
- 1.7. Procedures are identified for maximising energy efficiency while completing the job.
2. Disassemble units/ components
- 2.1. Component to be disassembled is identified from customer or enterprise information.
- 2.2. Methods for disassembling components are determined according to enterprise policies and procedures and manuals/specifications.
- 2.3. Components are disassembled and tolerances/wear checked against manufacturer/component supplier specifications.
- 2.4. Decision to retain/replace/repair/adjust/service component is determined according to enterprise policies and procedures.
3. Clean and test units/ components
- 3.1. Cleaning procedure is determined from manufacturer/ component supplier specifications and in accordance with enterprise policies and procedures.
- 3.2. Component is cleaned using procedures, material, tooling and equipment.
- 3.3. Component is tested for operation and future use.
4. Clean up work area and maintain equipment
- 4.1. Material that can be reused is collected and stored.
- 4.2. Waste and scrap is removed following workplace procedures.
- 4.3. Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition in accordance with workplace procedures.
- 4.4. Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace procedures.
- 4.5. Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications and worksite procedures.
- 4.6. Tooling is maintained 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.
Methods
Methods are to include:
disassembling of removed units/components
checking, repairing/replacing worn/damaged parts
cleaning units/components
testing assembled units/components for operation
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 firefighting equipment
enterprise first aid
hazard control and hazardous material and substances
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation/regulation/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 worksite 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
worksite 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 policies and standards
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 tooling, power tooling, testing equipment, pullers, extractors, presses, steam cleaners, detergent cleaners (including high-pressure units), chemical baths, kerosene baths, parts washers, compressors, air guns and cleaning and testing tooling, material and equipment
Materials
Materials may include:
spare parts, lubricants and fluids and cleaning materials
Communications
Communications are to include, but are not limited to:
verbal and visual instructions and fault reporting and may include worksite 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 (MSDS), diagrams or sketches
safe work procedures related to the disassembling and testing of vehicle units/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
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.
Methods
Methods are to include:
disassembling of removed units/components
checking, repairing/replacing worn/damaged parts
cleaning units/components
testing assembled units/components for operation
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 firefighting equipment
enterprise first aid
hazard control and hazardous material and substances
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation/regulation/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 worksite 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
worksite 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 policies and standards
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 tooling, power tooling, testing equipment, pullers, extractors, presses, steam cleaners, detergent cleaners (including high-pressure units), chemical baths, kerosene baths, parts washers, compressors, air guns and cleaning and testing tooling, material and equipment
Materials
Materials may include:
spare parts, lubricants and fluids and cleaning materials
Communications
Communications are to include, but are not limited to:
verbal and visual instructions and fault reporting and may include worksite 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 (MSDS), diagrams or sketches
safe work procedures related to the disassembling and testing of vehicle units/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
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
following specifications to disassemble units/ components
cleaning and testing the operation of units/components.
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 the disassembling and testing of vehicle units/components
equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to the disassembling and testing of vehicle units/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 Retail, Service and Repair 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.
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role.
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
following specifications to disassemble units/ components
cleaning and testing the operation of units/components.
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 the disassembling and testing of vehicle units/components
equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to the disassembling and testing of vehicle units/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 Retail, Service and Repair 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.
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W5158 | AURV228617A | Disassemble and test vehicle units/components | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWZ60 | AURVTN037 | Test vehicle components for correct operation | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J378 | AUR20912 | Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology | Qualification |