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Diagnose and rectify manual transmissions

Diagnose and rectify manual transmissions

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM27028
State Code
OAT11
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030503 - Vehicle Mechanics
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to assess clutch and transmission operation, and repair or replace faulty components.Testing and assessment of performance would typically require operation of the plant or equipment. A licence may be required and users should check with the relevant authorities.Where hydraulic clutch assembly is used then unit MEM18020 Maintain hydraulic system components should also be selected.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 4
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Assess clutch/ transmission operation
  • 2.1 Apply principles of clutch and release mechanism types, power flows, gear types and ratios, torque multiplication, synchronising and shifting to assess operation of clutch/transmission assembly
  • 2.2 Obtain and interpret relevant information prior to any testing
  • 2.3 Undertake preliminary checks safely to prescribed procedures
  • 2.4 Isolate faults to component level and determine appropriate corrective action
  • 2.5 Use test equipment in accordance with SOPs
  • 2.6 Assess component parts for reuse or replacement
3 Repair/replace faulty components
  • 3.1 Determine component wear and clearances using appropriate test equipment and manufacturer recommendations
  • 3.2 Select replacement components using manufacturers' data
  • 3.3 Remove and refit components to clutch/transmission assembly using appropriate tools, equipment and techniques
  • 3.4 Make adjustments using appropriate tooling/equipment and manufacturers' data
  • 3.5 Verify clutch/transmission assembly is free of excessive noise and operates to specification after work is carried out
  • 3.6 Record all test and rectification activities according to SOPs
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5587 MEM18042C Diagnose and rectify manual transmissions Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEJ6 MEM31419 Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic Qualification