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AURLTX002
Diagnose and repair light vehicle automatic transmissions

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the performance outcomes required to diagnose and repair faults in the automatic transmissions of light vehicles. It involves preparing for the task, selecting the correct diagnostic procedure, carrying out the diagnosis and the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation.

It 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.

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Evidence Required

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Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

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

1. Prepare to diagnose and repair light vehicle automatic transmission

1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions

1.2 Diagnostic information is sourced and interpreted

1.3 Diagnostic options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected

1.4 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed

1.5 Diagnostic tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability

2. Diagnose automatic transmission

2.1 Diagnostic tests are performed according to workplace procedures and safety requirements

2.2 Faults are identified from diagnostic test results and causes of faults are determined

2.3 Diagnosis findings are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for necessary repairs or adjustments

3. Repair automatic transmission

3.1 Repair information is sourced and interpreted

3.2 Repair options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected

3.3 Repair tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked

3.4 Repairs and component replacements and adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or system

3.5 Post-repair testing is carried out according to workplace procedures to confirm fault rectification, and any further problems detected as having been introduced during the repair process are rectified

4. Complete work processes

4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and transmission or vehicle is presented ready for use

4.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected

4.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures

4.5 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standards defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

diagnose and repair a fault in two different light vehicles with different automatic transmissions, in which the faults must involve two of the following components:

torque converter

transmission oil pump

front pump seal

valve body

shift or pressure solenoid

clutch pack

brake band

brake band servo

one-way clutch

planetary gear set

continuously variable transmission (CVT) belt or pulley

internal bearings or thrust washers

remove, refit or replace one of the above light vehicle automatic transmissions.

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to diagnosing and repairing light vehicle automatic transmissions, including procedures for lifting, supporting and manual handling light vehicle automatic transmissions

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of fluids released from light vehicle automatic transmissions

operating principles of light vehicle automatic transmissions and associated components, including:

fluid couplings

planetary gears, including:

single planetary gear operation

types of compound planetary gears, including Ravigneaux and Simpson planetary gear sets

gear ratios and torque reduction and multiplication

lubricant types and properties

application, purpose and operation of light vehicle automatic transmissions and components, including:

torque converters, including:

impeller, stator, one-way clutch and turbine operation

lock-up torque converters

automatic transmission mechanical components, including brake bands, clutch packs, one-way clutches, and compound planetary gear sets

power flows, including:

longitudinal automatic transmissions

automatic transaxles

automatic transmission hydraulic components and hydraulic control components, including:

oil pumps

hydraulic valves, including pressure regulating valves, manual valves, shift valves, governor valves and throttle pressure valves

automatic transmission electronic components, including:

electronic control module

input sensors, including vehicle speed sensor, throttle position sensor, mass air flow (MAF) sensor, manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor, transmission range sensor, engine speed sensor and temperature sensor

electronic control module outputs, including indicator lamps, shift solenoids, pressure control solenoids and torque converter clutch solenoids

continuously variable transmissions, including operating principles of belts and pulleys

diagnostic testing procedures for light vehicle automatic transmissions, including procedures for:

stall tests

pressure test

using scan tools when testing

repair procedures for light vehicle automatic transmissions , including procedures for removing, replacing and adjusting them

post-repair testing procedures for light vehicle automatic transmissions.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessment must include direct observation of tasks.

Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to the light vehicle automatic transmissions that they have worked on, e.g. repair orders.

Assessors must verify performance evidence through questioning on skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.

The following resources must be made available:

automotive repair workplace or simulated workplace

workplace instructions

manufacturer light vehicle automatic transmission specifications

two different light vehicles with faults in the automatic transmission components specified in the performance evidence

diagnostic equipment for light vehicle automatic transmissions

tools, equipment and materials appropriate for repairing light vehicle automatic transmissions.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

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

1. Prepare to diagnose and repair light vehicle automatic transmission

1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions

1.2 Diagnostic information is sourced and interpreted

1.3 Diagnostic options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected

1.4 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed

1.5 Diagnostic tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability

2. Diagnose automatic transmission

2.1 Diagnostic tests are performed according to workplace procedures and safety requirements

2.2 Faults are identified from diagnostic test results and causes of faults are determined

2.3 Diagnosis findings are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for necessary repairs or adjustments

3. Repair automatic transmission

3.1 Repair information is sourced and interpreted

3.2 Repair options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected

3.3 Repair tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked

3.4 Repairs and component replacements and adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or system

3.5 Post-repair testing is carried out according to workplace procedures to confirm fault rectification, and any further problems detected as having been introduced during the repair process are rectified

4. Complete work processes

4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and transmission or vehicle is presented ready for use

4.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected

4.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures

4.5 Workplace documentation is processed 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.

Safety requirements must include:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for lifting, supporting and manual handling light vehicle automatic transmissions.

Environmental requirements must include:

procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of fluids released from light vehicle automatic transmissions.

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standards defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

diagnose and repair a fault in two different light vehicles with different automatic transmissions, in which the faults must involve two of the following components:

torque converter

transmission oil pump

front pump seal

valve body

shift or pressure solenoid

clutch pack

brake band

brake band servo

one-way clutch

planetary gear set

continuously variable transmission (CVT) belt or pulley

internal bearings or thrust washers

remove, refit or replace one of the above light vehicle automatic transmissions.

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to diagnosing and repairing light vehicle automatic transmissions, including procedures for lifting, supporting and manual handling light vehicle automatic transmissions

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of fluids released from light vehicle automatic transmissions

operating principles of light vehicle automatic transmissions and associated components, including:

fluid couplings

planetary gears, including:

single planetary gear operation

types of compound planetary gears, including Ravigneaux and Simpson planetary gear sets

gear ratios and torque reduction and multiplication

lubricant types and properties

application, purpose and operation of light vehicle automatic transmissions and components, including:

torque converters, including:

impeller, stator, one-way clutch and turbine operation

lock-up torque converters

automatic transmission mechanical components, including brake bands, clutch packs, one-way clutches, and compound planetary gear sets

power flows, including:

longitudinal automatic transmissions

automatic transaxles

automatic transmission hydraulic components and hydraulic control components, including:

oil pumps

hydraulic valves, including pressure regulating valves, manual valves, shift valves, governor valves and throttle pressure valves

automatic transmission electronic components, including:

electronic control module

input sensors, including vehicle speed sensor, throttle position sensor, mass air flow (MAF) sensor, manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor, transmission range sensor, engine speed sensor and temperature sensor

electronic control module outputs, including indicator lamps, shift solenoids, pressure control solenoids and torque converter clutch solenoids

continuously variable transmissions, including operating principles of belts and pulleys

diagnostic testing procedures for light vehicle automatic transmissions, including procedures for:

stall tests

pressure test

using scan tools when testing

repair procedures for light vehicle automatic transmissions , including procedures for removing, replacing and adjusting them

post-repair testing procedures for light vehicle automatic transmissions.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessment must include direct observation of tasks.

Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to the light vehicle automatic transmissions that they have worked on, e.g. repair orders.

Assessors must verify performance evidence through questioning on skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.

The following resources must be made available:

automotive repair workplace or simulated workplace

workplace instructions

manufacturer light vehicle automatic transmission specifications

two different light vehicles with faults in the automatic transmission components specified in the performance evidence

diagnostic equipment for light vehicle automatic transmissions

tools, equipment and materials appropriate for repairing light vehicle automatic transmissions.

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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
Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions 
Diagnostic information is sourced and interpreted 
Diagnostic options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected 
Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed 
Diagnostic tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability 
Diagnostic tests are performed according to workplace procedures and safety requirements 
Faults are identified from diagnostic test results and causes of faults are determined 
Diagnosis findings are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for necessary repairs or adjustments 
Repair information is sourced and interpreted 
Repair options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected 
Repair tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked 
Repairs and component replacements and adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or system 
Post-repair testing is carried out according to workplace procedures to confirm fault rectification, and any further problems detected as having been introduced during the repair process are rectified 
Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and transmission or vehicle is presented ready for use 
Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected 
Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures 
Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures 
Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions 
Diagnostic information is sourced and interpreted 
Diagnostic options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected 
Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed 
Diagnostic tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability 
Diagnostic tests are performed according to workplace procedures and safety requirements 
Faults are identified from diagnostic test results and causes of faults are determined 
Diagnosis findings are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for necessary repairs or adjustments 
Repair information is sourced and interpreted 
Repair options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected 
Repair tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked 
Repairs and component replacements and adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or system 
Post-repair testing is carried out according to workplace procedures to confirm fault rectification, and any further problems detected as having been introduced during the repair process are rectified 
Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and transmission or vehicle is presented ready for use 
Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected 
Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures 
Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures 

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