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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to test and remove driveline components
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Driveline removal, refit and adjustment procedures and information are sourced and interpreted
   • Driveline testing procedures are sourced and interpreted from manufacturer specifications
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
2. Test and remove driveline components
   • Driveline is tested according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Driveline components are removed according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Driveline components are inspected for faults according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Results of driveline tests are reported according to workplace procedures
3. Refit and adjust driveline components
   • Driveline components are examined for serviceability prior to commencing the refitting procedures
   • Driveline serviceable components are refitted according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Driveline is lubricated and adjusted according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Driveline is checked for correct assembly and operation 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 test and remove driveline components
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Driveline removal, refit and adjustment procedures and information are sourced and interpreted
   • Driveline testing procedures are sourced and interpreted from manufacturer specifications
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
6. Test and remove driveline components
   • Driveline is tested according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Driveline components are removed according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Driveline components are inspected for faults according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Results of driveline tests are reported according to workplace procedures
7. Refit and adjust driveline components
   • Driveline components are examined for serviceability prior to commencing the refitting procedures
   • Driveline serviceable components are refitted according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Driveline is lubricated and adjusted according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Driveline is checked for correct assembly and operation 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 requirements must include:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: using driveline tools and equipment lifting and supporting vehicles.

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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 the following driveline components:

both drive shafts of a front wheel drive light vehicle

drive shaft of a rear wheel drive light vehicle.

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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 removing and refitting driveline components, including procedures for:

using driveline tools and equipment

lifting and supporting vehicles

principles of driveline operation

construction of drive shafts, including:

constant velocity (CV) joints

universal joints

driveline test procedures

dismantling, assembling and adjusting procedures, including:

types and applications of lubricants

methods of fitting retaining clips to CV joints.

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