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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify and obtain instructions
   • Work order and repair instructions are accessed and interpreted
   • Recommended repair procedure is identified and relevant information is located and applied
   • Work plan is prepared to maximise efficiency, minimise waste and comply with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or authorised agency’s recommended repair procedure
2. Initiate repairs
   • Tools, equipment and required materials are identified and checked for serviceability and application
   • Repairs are carried out in line with repair instructions, OEM or authorised agency’s recommended repair procedure, and workplace procedures, and without causing damage to vehicles, systems or components
   • Additional required work identified during repair process is reported and discussed with supervisor prior to proceeding
3. Complete work processes
   • Completed work is checked for compliance against work order, OEM or authorised agency’s specifications, and workplace quality standards
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored, and faulty electrical equipment is identified, tagged and isolated according to workplace procedures
   • Repair work sheets are completed according to workplace procedures
4. Identify and obtain instructions
   • Work order and repair instructions are accessed and interpreted
   • Recommended repair procedure is identified and relevant information is located and applied
   • Work plan is prepared to maximise efficiency, minimise waste and comply with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or authorised agency’s recommended repair procedure
5. Initiate repairs
   • Tools, equipment and required materials are identified and checked for serviceability and application
   • Repairs are carried out in line with repair instructions, OEM or authorised agency’s recommended repair procedure, and workplace procedures, and without causing damage to vehicles, systems or components
   • Additional required work identified during repair process is reported and discussed with supervisor prior to proceeding
6. Complete work processes
   • Completed work is checked for compliance against work order, OEM or authorised agency’s specifications, and workplace quality standards
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored, and faulty electrical equipment is identified, tagged and isolated according to workplace procedures
   • Repair work sheets are completed according to workplace procedures

Range Statement

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.

Recommended repair procedure must include:	OEM or authorised agency’s recommended repair specifications.
Workplace procedures must include:	work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for working safely with system being repaired.

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Performance Evidence

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

interpret three different sets of work orders for different types of automotive repairs, for each work order:

preparing a work plan

following the prepared work plan and recommended automotive repair procedures when carrying out the repair work.

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Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for working safely with system being repaired

automotive vehicle and repair terminology

symbols, codes, legends and diagrammatic representations included in workplace manuals and recommended repair specifications

repair work planning processes, including:

planning and sequencing tasks

preparing work area and selecting tools, materials and equipment

checking work against instructions and recommended repair specifications

recommended repair specifications, including:

original equipment manufacturer (OEM) requirements

authorised agency requirements

repair sequence

use of specialist equipment

automotive repair procedures relating to:

quality and continuous improvement processes

workplace instructions and work orders

equipment use, maintenance and storage

environmental management, including waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines.

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