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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to undertake pre-repair operations
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Pre-repair procedures and information are sourced and interpreted
   • Cleaning options are analysed and selected
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
2. Clean and tag mechanical component prior to repair or storage
   • Component is cleaned according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to component or system
   • Cleaning materials and equipment are used according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
   • Component is tagged and prepared for further repair procedures or treated with rust prevention material for storage
   • Used cleaning materials and waste materials are safely disposed of according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
3. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and component is presented ready for repair or storage
   • 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 expectations
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
4. Prepare to undertake pre-repair operations
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Pre-repair procedures and information are sourced and interpreted
   • Cleaning options are analysed and selected
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
5. Clean and tag mechanical component prior to repair or storage
   • Component is cleaned according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to component or system
   • Cleaning materials and equipment are used according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
   • Component is tagged and prepared for further repair procedures or treated with rust prevention material for storage
   • Used cleaning materials and waste materials are safely disposed of according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
6. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and component is presented ready for repair or storage
   • 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 expectations
   • 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.

Cleaning options must include at least two of the following:	steam cleaning high pressure washing manual washing sand or bead blasting.
Safety and environmental requirements must include:	work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: operating cleaning equipment using hazardous chemicals selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves and protective clothing environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of cleaning agents and residue released during the cleaning process.
Cleaning materials must include:	chemical cleaning agents, including dewaxing, detergents, degreasers and special purpose agents rust prevention material.

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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:

carry out mechanical pre-repair operations to three of the following vehicle components:

transmission

engine

steering and suspension system

final drive

wheels and hubs

chassis

hydraulic system

fuel 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 carrying out mechanical pre-repair operations, including procedures for:

operating cleaning equipment

using hazardous chemicals

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves and protective clothing

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of cleaning agents and residue released during the cleaning process

procedures for identifying and operating cleaning equipment, including:

steam cleaning

high pressure washing

manual washing

sand or bead blasting

types, application and safe handling of cleaning agents

component cleaning procedures

component dismantling procedures

tagging and storage procedures for cleaned components.

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