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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to inspect driveline components
   • Task instruction is interpreted and vehicle components to be worked on are identified
   • Inspection information is sourced and interpreted
   • Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor
   • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
2. Inspect driveline components
   • Driveline components are inspected according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Inspection results are compared with manufacturer specifications
   • Inspection findings are reported according to workplace procedures
3. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instruction and workplace standards, and vehicle or components are 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
4. Prepare to inspect driveline components
   • Task instruction is interpreted and vehicle components to be worked on are identified
   • Inspection information is sourced and interpreted
   • Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor
   • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
5. Inspect driveline components
   • Driveline components are inspected according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Inspection results are compared with manufacturer specifications
   • Inspection findings are reported according to workplace procedures
6. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instruction and workplace standards, and vehicle or components are 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

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.

Safety requirements must include:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for preventing entanglement in rotating shafts.

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Performance Evidence

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:

inspect the driveline components of one heavy commercial vehicle, including:

universal joints and centre bearings

drive shafts and half shafts

yokes and flanges.

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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 relating to inspecting heavy commercial vehicle driveline components, including procedures for preventing entanglement in rotating shafts

identification and function of driveline components, including:

universal joints, constant velocity joints and centre bearings

drive shafts and half shafts

yokes and flanges

inspection procedures for heavy commercial vehicle driveline components, including:

component wear or damage

lubricant leaks

drive shaft mounts and support brackets.

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