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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch system
   • 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
2. Diagnose clutch system
   • Diagnostic tests are performed according to workplace procedures, safety and environmental 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
3. Repair clutch system
   • 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
4. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and 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
5. Prepare to diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch system
   • 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
6. Diagnose clutch system
   • Diagnostic tests are performed according to workplace procedures, safety and environmental 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
7. Repair clutch system
   • 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
8. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and 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

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 and environmental requirements must include:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: lifting and supporting light vehicle transmissions handling and controlling clutch dust and clutch fluid environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of brake dust and brake fluid released from clutch systems.

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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:

remove and refit a light vehicle manual transmission

remove, refit or replace a light vehicle flywheel, clutch friction disc, clutch pressure plate assembly and release bearing.

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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 diagnosing and repairing light vehicle clutch systems, including procedures for:

lifting and supporting light vehicle transmissions

handling and controlling clutch dust and clutch fluid

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of brake dust and brake fluid released from clutch systems

operating principles of light vehicle clutch systems and associated components, including coefficient of friction

application, purpose and operation of light vehicle clutch systems and components, including:

wet and dry single and multi-plate clutch

dual mass flywheels

dampening systems

cable operated clutch

hydraulically operated clutch

diagnostic testing procedures for light vehicle clutch systems, including road testing procedures

repair procedures for light vehicle clutch systems , including procedures for removing, replacing and adjusting the systems

post-repair testing procedures for light vehicle clutch systems.

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