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AUMATA004
Diagnose and repair mechanical faults

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the performance outcomes required to diagnose and repair mechanical faults based on recommendations from inspection records.

It applies to those in an automotive manufacturing environment and involves the application of skills and knowledge at a specialist level.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section

1. Plan and prepare for diagnostic and repair activities

1.1 Work instructions, inspection reports, forms and quality requirements are obtained, confirmed with appropriate personnel, and applied

1.2 Tools, equipment and materials are identified, obtained and prepared

2. Undertake diagnostic and repair activities

2.1 Diagnostic and repair activities are carried out according to workplace procedures

2.2 Inspection reports are interpreted, mechanical faults identified, and corrective action is planned

2.3 Faults are rectified according to specification

2.4 Faults are re-diagnosed to ensure they have been eliminated, and final adjustments are made

3. Complete work processes

3.1 Repair documentation is completed according to workplace procedures

3.2 Work area is cleaned, and materials disposed of or recycled according to workplace requirements

3.3 Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored according to workplace requirements

3.4 Faulty tools and equipment are identified, tagged and reported

3.5 Work sheets and inspection reports are completed according to workplace procedures


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section

1. Plan and prepare for diagnostic and repair activities

1.1 Work instructions, inspection reports, forms and quality requirements are obtained, confirmed with appropriate personnel, and applied

1.2 Tools, equipment and materials are identified, obtained and prepared

2. Undertake diagnostic and repair activities

2.1 Diagnostic and repair activities are carried out according to workplace procedures

2.2 Inspection reports are interpreted, mechanical faults identified, and corrective action is planned

2.3 Faults are rectified according to specification

2.4 Faults are re-diagnosed to ensure they have been eliminated, and final adjustments are made

3. Complete work processes

3.1 Repair documentation is completed according to workplace procedures

3.2 Work area is cleaned, and materials disposed of or recycled according to workplace requirements

3.3 Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored according to workplace requirements

3.4 Faulty tools and equipment are identified, tagged and reported

3.5 Work sheets and inspection reports are completed according to workplace procedures

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Workplace procedures must include:

continuous improvement processes

equipment maintenance and storage

quality guidelines

recording and reporting

use of equipment

work health and safety (WHS) requirements.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Work instructions, inspection reports, forms and quality requirements are obtained, confirmed with appropriate personnel, and applied 
Tools, equipment and materials are identified, obtained and prepared 
Diagnostic and repair activities are carried out according to workplace procedures 
Inspection reports are interpreted, mechanical faults identified, and corrective action is planned 
Faults are rectified according to specification 
Faults are re-diagnosed to ensure they have been eliminated, and final adjustments are made 
Repair documentation is completed according to workplace procedures 
Work area is cleaned, and materials disposed of or recycled according to workplace requirements 
Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored according to workplace requirements 
Faulty tools and equipment are identified, tagged and reported 
Work sheets and inspection reports are completed according to workplace procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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