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Carry out pre-repair operations to outdoor power equipment

Carry out pre-repair operations to outdoor power equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
AURPTA101
State Code
OCL31
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
5
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and clean outdoor power equipment prior to repair or storage. The unit involves preparing for the task, cleaning and tagging equipment for repair or storage, and completing workplace processes and documentation. The unit applies to those working in the outdoor power equipment service and repair industry. The equipment includes lawn mowers, chainsaws, pumps, post hole borers, portable generators, stationary engines, brush cutters, leaf blowers or other outdoor power equipment.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to undertake pre-repair operations
  • 1.1 Identify job requirements from workplace instructions
  • 1.2 Identify required information for pre-repair activity
  • 1.3 Select and analyse cleaning options
  • 1.4 Identify and manage risks and hazards associated with the work
  • 1.5 Select tools, equipment and materials and check for serviceability
2. Clean and tag equipment prior to repair or storage
  • 2.1 Clean equipment according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to equipment or systems
  • 2.2 Tag equipment and prepare for further repair procedures and treat with rust prevention material for storage as required
  • 2.3 Dispose of used cleaning materials and waste safely according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements
3. Complete work processes
  • 3.1 Conduct final inspection according to workplace procedures and confirm equipment is ready for use
  • 3.2 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Complete documentation according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXB82 AURPTA001 Carry out pre-repair operations to outdoor power equipment Unit of competency