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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to inspect and service cooling system
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Servicing information is sourced and interpreted
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
2. Inspect cooling system
   • Inspection is carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Inspection results are compared with manufacturer specifications
   • Inspection findings are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for necessary repairs or adjustments
3. Service cooling system
   • Service and adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Post-service testing is carried out according to workplace procedures
4. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle or equipment 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 inspect and service cooling system
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Servicing information is sourced and interpreted
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
6. Inspect cooling system
   • Inspection is carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Inspection results are compared with manufacturer specifications
   • Inspection findings are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for necessary repairs or adjustments
7. Service cooling system
   • Service and adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Post-service testing is carried out according to workplace procedures
8. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle or equipment 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 with: hot pressurised cooling systems rotating fans, belts and pulleys coolant additives environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of fluids released from cooling 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:

inspect and service the cooling systems of two different vehicles or machinery

undertake post-service testing of above systems, which must include:

pressure testing

testing and adjusting coolant additives.

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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 and servicing cooling systems, including procedures for working with:

hot pressurised cooling systems

rotating fans, belts and pulleys

coolant additives

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of fluids released from cooling systems

identification, function and basic operation of liquid cooling system, including:

engine coolant additives

water pumps

filters

thermostats

mechanical, hydraulic and electric fans

radiators and radiator caps

heater core and heater valve

expansion tanks

heat exchangers

core plugs

hoses

drive belts

temperature sensors and gauges

keel cooling, heat exchanger, raw water cooling and sacrificial anodes

identification, function and basic operation of air cooling system, including:

cooling system controls, fans, fins and cowlings

types, quantities and applications of coolant additives, including coolant concentration

inspection procedures for cooling systems, including:

coolant concentration test

transient voltage test

cooling system components

cooling system pressure testing

service and adjustment procedures for cooling systems, including:

system cleaning

coolant replacement

cooling system bleeding

post-service testing procedures for cooling systems.

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