Unit of competency Outline
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Remove and refit wheel hubs and associated brake components
Remove and refit wheel hubs and associated brake components
Unit of competency
National Code
AURT217865A
AURT217865A
State Code
W5011
W5011
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/09/2011
Field of Education
030503 - Vehicle Mechanics
Original Release Date
06/09/2011
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the competence to remove and refit wheel hubs and associated brake components necessary during the rectification of faults in steering and suspension systems.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work
- 1.1. Nature and scope of work requirements are identified and confirmed
- 1.2. Information required for the work is accessed from manufacturer/component supplier specifications and interpreted
- 1.3. OH&S policies and procedures are observed throughout the work processes
- 1.4. Components, tooling and equipment required for the work are identified, selected and prepared in accordance with site procedures
- 1.5. Wheel hub and brake components to be removed and refitted are identified and prepared in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier and site procedures
2. Remove wheel hubs and associated brake components
- 2.1. System components are removed using hand tooling and specialist equipment without causing damage and are stored in an appropriate location
- 2.2. Identified component faults are reported to the customer and discussed for further instructions
3. Refit and adjust wheel hubs and associated brake components
- 3.1. Removed components are examined for serviceability prior to commencing the refitting procedures
- 3.2. Serviceable components are refitted according to manufacturer/component supplier specifications and instructions
- 3.3. Fluids and lubricants required during the refitting procedures are used in accordance with OH&S and manufacturer/component supplier specifications
- 3.4. Refitted components are adjusted according to manufacturer/component supplier specifications
4. Prepare wheel hub and brake components for use
- 4.1. Work schedule documentation is completed
- 4.2. Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations
- 4.3. Job card is processed in accordance with workplace procedures
Work involves:
light vehicles, including 4WD vehicles and light commercial vehicles
removing and refitting various brake system components necessary to carry out required rectification procedures for steering and suspension systems
System components may include:
brake drums
brake shoes
disc brake calipers
wheel cylinders
disc pads
disc rotors
wheel hubs
wheel bearings
ABS rotors and sensors
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 tooling 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/regulations/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 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 and power tooling, lifting equipment and support stands, dial indicators and torque wrenches
Brake spring removing tool
Brake bleeding equipment
Wheel bearing removing tools
Wheel bearing grease
Brake fluid
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 removal, fitting and adjustment of wheel hub and brake components
Regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to the 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
light vehicles, including 4WD vehicles and light commercial vehicles
removing and refitting various brake system components necessary to carry out required rectification procedures for steering and suspension systems
System components may include:
brake drums
brake shoes
disc brake calipers
wheel cylinders
disc pads
disc rotors
wheel hubs
wheel bearings
ABS rotors and sensors
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 tooling 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/regulations/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 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 and power tooling, lifting equipment and support stands, dial indicators and torque wrenches
Brake spring removing tool
Brake bleeding equipment
Wheel bearing removing tools
Wheel bearing grease
Brake fluid
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 removal, fitting and adjustment of wheel hub and brake components
Regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to the 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 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
conducting removal, replacement and tightening sequence and tensioning of wheel hub and brake components in accordance with workplace and manufacturer/component supplier requirements
completing work within workplace timeframes
wheel hub and brake components are presented 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 regulations/requirements, equipment, material and personal safety requirements
dangers of working with raised vehicles
principles of hydraulic brake system operation
brake bleeding methods
methods of using and applying lubricants and sealants
methods of fitting gaskets and circlips
types of wheel bearings and their adjustment methods
dismantling, assembling and adjusting procedures
types and layout of service/repair manuals (hard copy and electronic)
accessing/recording information from a computer
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 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 removal, fitting and adjustment of wheel hub and brake components
equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to removal, fitting and adjustment of wheel hub and brake components
activities covering mandatory task requirements
specifications and work instructions
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
conducting removal, replacement and tightening sequence and tensioning of wheel hub and brake components in accordance with workplace and manufacturer/component supplier requirements
completing work within workplace timeframes
wheel hub and brake components are presented 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 regulations/requirements, equipment, material and personal safety requirements
dangers of working with raised vehicles
principles of hydraulic brake system operation
brake bleeding methods
methods of using and applying lubricants and sealants
methods of fitting gaskets and circlips
types of wheel bearings and their adjustment methods
dismantling, assembling and adjusting procedures
types and layout of service/repair manuals (hard copy and electronic)
accessing/recording information from a computer
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 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 removal, fitting and adjustment of wheel hub and brake components
equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to removal, fitting and adjustment of wheel hub and brake components
activities covering mandatory task requirements
specifications and work instructions
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WF419 | AURTTJ2002 | Remove and refit wheel hubs and associated brake components | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W216 | AUR30605 | Certificate III in Automotive Specialist | Qualification |