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Carry out pre-repair operations (mechanical)

Carry out pre-repair operations (mechanical)

Unit of competency
National Code
AURTTA2009
State Code
WF377
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
17/01/2013
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/10/2013
Field of Education
030503 - Vehicle Mechanics
Original Release Date
23/10/2013
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the competence required to clean components by mechanical or chemical means and remove components in preparation for either storage or repair.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 to undertake pre-repair operations
  • 1.1. Nature and scope of work requirements are identified and confirmed
  • 1.2. WHS 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 tooling required, are sourced
  • 1.4. Method options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected and prepared
  • 1.5. Technical requirements for pre-repair are sourced and support equipment is identified and prepared
  • 1.6. Warnings in relation to working with chemical cleaning agents are observed
2. Clean components prior to repair and/or storage
  • 2.1. Cleaning agents are used according to cleaning agent manufacturer/component supplier instructions
  • 2.2. Cleaning of components is achieved without causing damage to any component or system
  • 2.3. Components of the vehicle are cleaned to facilitate inspection, assessment, replacement, repair and/or storage
  • 2.4. Used cleaning agents and waste materials are safely disposed of according to statutory and enterprise requirements
  • 2.5. Cleaning activities are carried out according to industry regulations/guidelines, WHS legislation, legislation and enterprise procedures/policies
3. Remove, tag and store components
  • 3.1. Correct information is accessed and interpreted from manufacturer/component supplier specifications
  • 3.2. Components are removed, tagged and stored without causing damage to any component or system
  • 3.3. Components are removed and tagged in preparation for storage or use
  • 3.4. Components are treated with rust prevention following cleaning process and stored in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications and enterprise procedures, to prevent injury to self and others or damage to components
  • 3.5. Removal and storage activities are carried out according to industry regulations/guidelines, WHS legislation, legislation and enterprise procedures/policies
  • 3.6. Report on additional parts required to complete the repair (not listed on quotation) is completed in accordance with enterprise policy
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.
Unit scope
Methods include:
steam cleaning, high-pressure washing, manual washing and the use of protective coverings
dismantling
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 fire fighting equipment, enterprise first aid, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation/regulations/codes of practice and workplace policies and practices
Safe operating procedures
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
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
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 policy and standards and 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 and equipment, personal and vehicle protection, storage tabs and racks, special equipment (pressure washers, steam cleaners, spray equipment), power tooling, jacks and stands, lifting equipment
Materials
Materials may include cleaning agents/sprays (dewaxing, detergents, degreasers, special purpose agents) and rust prevention material
Communications
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/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, diagrams or sketches
safe work procedures related to carrying out pre-repair operations
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
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
conducting cleaning, dismantling and storage in accordance with workplace requirements
completing cleaning, dismantling and storage to manufacturer/component supplier requirements
completing cleaning, dismantling and storage of components within workplace timeframes
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 carrying out pre-repair operations
equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to carrying out pre-repair operations
activities covering mandatory task requirements
specifications and work instructions
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
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role
Guidance information for assessment
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5023 AURT226008A Carry out pre-repair operations (mechanical) Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AXB06 AURTTA009 Carry out mechanical pre-repair operations Unit of competency