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Diagnose and repair light vehicle automatic transmissions

Diagnose and repair light vehicle automatic transmissions

Unit of competency
National Code
AURLTX102
State Code
OCL43
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
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the automatic transmissions 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 automatic transmissions include those in light vehicles or light commercial vehicles. This unit does not apply to agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, marine vessels, mobile plant machinery or motorcycles.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 light vehicle automatic transmission
  • 1.1 Determine job requirements from workplace instructions
  • 1.2 Source and interpret diagnostic information
  • 1.3 Analyse diagnostic options and source testing strategy, selecting those required for the circumstances
  • 1.4 Identify hazards associated with the work and manage risks
  • 1.5 Select and check diagnostic tools and equipment required for testing strategy for serviceability
2. Diagnose automatic transmission
  • 2.1 Perform diagnostic tests set out in testing strategy according to workplace procedures and safety requirements
  • 2.2 Identify faults from diagnostic test results and determine causes of faults
  • 2.3 Confirm and report cause of fault according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Develop and report recommendations for required repairs according to workplace procedures
3. Repair automatic transmission
  • 3.1 Source and interpret repair information
  • 3.2 Analyse repair options and select those required for the circumstances
  • 3.3 Select and check repair tools, equipment and materials
  • 3.4 Carry out repairs and component replacements and adjustments according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or system
  • 3.5 Carry out post-repair testing according to workplace procedures to confirm fault rectification, and rectify any further problems detected as having been introduced during the repair process
4. Complete work processes
  • 4.1 Conduct final inspection according to workplace procedures and confirm vehicle is ready for use
  • 4.2 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials according to workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Complete documentation according to workplace procedures
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State Code National Code Title Type
AXC31 AURLTX002 Diagnose and repair light vehicle automatic transmissions Unit of competency