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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Procedures, information and specifications are sourced and identified
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
2. Select and use sealants and adhesives
   • Sealants and adhesives appropriate for the job requirement are selected
   • Sealants and adhesives are used according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Sealants and adhesives are stored according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
3. Prepare and install bearings, seals and gaskets
   • Procedures and information for preparing, inspecting and installing bearings, seals and gaskets are identified and sourced
   • Bearings, seals and gaskets are installed, and bearings adjusted as required, according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
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 select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Procedures, information and specifications are sourced and identified
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
6. Select and use sealants and adhesives
   • Sealants and adhesives appropriate for the job requirement are selected
   • Sealants and adhesives are used according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Sealants and adhesives are stored according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
7. Prepare and install bearings, seals and gaskets
   • Procedures and information for preparing, inspecting and installing bearings, seals and gaskets are identified and sourced
   • Bearings, seals and gaskets are installed, and bearings adjusted as required, according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
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 working safely with sealants and adhesives, lubricants and greases environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of: excess materials produced when applying sealants and adhesives lubricants and greases released during work processes.

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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:

prepare and install:

two of the following bearing types:

roller type bearing

ball type bearing

plain type bearing

two different gaskets

two different seals

select and use two different sealants and adhesives.

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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 sealants and adhesives, lubricants and greases

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of:

excess materials produced when applying sealants and adhesives

lubricants and greases released during work processes

identification, application, function and operating principles, including:

bearings, including ball, roller and plain

seals, including lip, face, O ring, square section ring, and metal surface

gaskets, including treated paper, cork, composite materials, metal, synthetic, rubber, fibre, and nylon

types, characteristics, uses and limitations of sealants and adhesives, including application techniques

inspection, service, installation and adjustment procedures, including:

bearings, including:

roller types

ball types

plain types

seals and sealing surface condition

gaskets

types and applications of bearing lubricants and greases.

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