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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to undertake radiator repairs
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Information, procedures and methods are sourced and analysed
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Required tools for radiator repair are selected, checked and prepared for serviceability
   • Materials required for radiator repair are checked and prepared
2. Carry out repair operations
   • Radiator is dismantled as required according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Radiator is cleaned, inspected, measured and tested according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Radiator is evaluated and repair requirements are determined and reported according to workplace procedures
   • Components are repaired, replaced and adjusted according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
3. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and radiator is presented ready for use or stored according to workplace procedures
   • 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
4. Prepare to undertake radiator repairs
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Information, procedures and methods are sourced and analysed
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Required tools for radiator repair are selected, checked and prepared for serviceability
   • Materials required for radiator repair are checked and prepared
5. Carry out repair operations
   • Radiator is dismantled as required according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Radiator is cleaned, inspected, measured and tested according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Radiator is evaluated and repair requirements are determined and reported according to workplace procedures
   • Components are repaired, replaced and adjusted according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
6. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and radiator is presented ready for use or stored according to workplace procedures
   • 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: using heating and welding equipment working with corrosive cleaning agents environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of coolant released from radiators.

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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:

repair three different radiators, in which the work must involve the following materials:

aluminium

copper

plastic.

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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 repairing radiators, including procedures for:

using heating and welding equipment

working with corrosive cleaning agents

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of coolant released from radiators

application, purpose and operation of radiators, including:

aluminium, copper and plastic radiators

cooling system, heater core and intercoolers

dismantling procedures for aluminium, copper and plastic radiators

cleaning, inspecting and testing procedures for aluminium, copper and plastic radiators, including:

visual inspection

pressure testing

tank testing

repair procedures for aluminium, copper and plastic radiators, including soldering

post-repair procedures for radiators, including pressure testing.

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