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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Locate and identify mechanical system and its components
   • Task instruction is interpreted and vehicle or machinery to be worked on is identified
   • Technical information regarding mechanical system to be identified is located
   • Mechanical system major components are located and identified on a vehicle or machinery according to safety requirements and task instructions
2. Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical system
   • System function is determined from technical information and demonstrated during workplace activities
   • System major component function and basic operation are determined from technical information and demonstrated during workplace activities
   • System relationship to vehicle or machinery operation is determined from technical information and demonstrated during workplace activities
3. Locate and identify mechanical system and its components
   • Task instruction is interpreted and vehicle or machinery to be worked on is identified
   • Technical information regarding mechanical system to be identified is located
   • Mechanical system major components are located and identified on a vehicle or machinery according to safety requirements and task instructions
4. Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical system
   • System function is determined from technical information and demonstrated during workplace activities
   • System major component function and basic operation are determined from technical information and demonstrated during workplace activities
   • System relationship to vehicle or machinery operation is determined from technical information and demonstrated during workplace activities

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: selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE) using tools and equipment working safely.

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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:

identify, locate and demonstrate knowledge of the operation of the following vehicle mechanical systems while carrying out workplace activities that involve all of the following systems:

engine systems

transmission and drivetrain

steering system

suspension system

fuel system

cooling system

braking system

exhaust system.

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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 identifying vehicle mechanical systems and components, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

using tools and equipment

working safely

basic theory and principles of automotive mechanical systems, including:

mechanical advantage

gear ratio

hydraulics

pneumatics

identification, function and basic operation of vehicle mechanical systems and components, including:

engine systems

transmission and drivetrain

steering system

suspension system

fuel system

cooling system

braking system

exhaust system

automotive terminology relating to mechanical systems.

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