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Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines

Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines

Unit of competency
National Code
AURLTE102
State Code
OCL13
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/11/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/03/2021
Field of Education
030503 - Vehicle Mechanics
Original Release Date
31/03/2021
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the spark ignition engines and compression ignition engines of light vehicles. The unit involves preparing for the task, sourcing a diagnostic testing strategy, diagnosing the cause of the fault, carrying out the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation.The unit applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The engines include those in light vehicles or light commercial vehicle.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to diagnose and repair engine
  • 1.1 Identify job requirements from workplace instructions
  • 1.2 Identify required information for diagnosis activity
  • 1.3 Analyse diagnostic options and source testing strategy to identify cause of fault using workplace and manufacturer procedures
  • 1.4 Identify hazards and environmental issues associated with diagnose and repair activity, assess potential risks and implement control measures in line with workplace policies and procedures
  • 1.5 Identify tools and equipment required for testing strategy and establish serviceability according to workplace procedures
2. Diagnose engine
  • 2.1 Implement diagnostic tests set out in testing strategy according to manufacturer and workplace procedures, and workplace health and safety requirements
  • 2.2 Identify cause of fault through analysis of diagnostic test results
  • 2.3 Confirm and report cause of fault according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Develop and report recommendations for necessary repairs according to workplace procedures
3. Dismantle engine
  • 3.1 Identify tools and equipment required to dismantle engine and establish serviceability according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Dismantle engine, clean and inspect components according to workplace procedures, workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
  • 3.3 Measure and compare components against manufacturer specifications
  • 3.4 Confirm recommendations for necessary repairs according to workplace procedures
4. Repair and re-assemble engine
  • 4.1 Identify required information for repair activity
  • 4.2 Identify tools, equipment and materials required for repair activity and establish serviceability according to workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Carry out repairs according to workplace and manufacturer procedures, manufacturer specifications, workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
  • 4.4 Re-assemble engine according to workplace and manufacturer procedures, manufacturer specifications, workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
  • 4.5 Carry out post-repair testing according to workplace procedures, workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
5. Complete work processes
  • 5.1 Conduct final inspection according to workplace procedures and confirm vehicle is ready for use
  • 5.2 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials according to workplace procedures
  • 5.3 Complete documentation according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXC46 AURLTE002 Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines Unit of competency