Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to repair plant, tools, equipment and systems used in the design, development and production of motor vehicles.
It applies to those in an automotive manufacturing environment.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section |
1. Identify faulty plant, tools, equipment and systems | 1.1 Reported defects of plant, tool, equipment or system are investigated and faults identified 1.2 Repair instructions and plans are interpreted to identify required processes and materials 1.3 Plant, tool, equipment or system is inspected and operated to confirm nature of reported fault 1.4 Repair plan is developed with production and maintenance personnel |
2. Remove faulty plant, tools, equipment and systems | 2.1 Identified faulty plant, tool, equipment or system is removed according to the repair plan and in line with workplace procedures 2.2 Where required, faulty plant, tool, equipment or system is temporarily replaced |
3. Diagnose faults | 3.1 Faults are located, causes identified, and repair strategy is developed that addresses fault-rectification requirements 3.2 Information from maintenance records, test results and fault diagnosis guides is used to assist in fault identification 3.3 Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to confirm rectification strategy |
4. Repair faults | 4.1 Faulty plant, tool, equipment or system is dismantled according to the repair strategy 4.2 Component parts are assessed and repair strategy is developed according to workplace procedures 4.3 Component parts are repaired, modified or replaced 4.4 Parts requiring specialist repair are tagged and repair instructions documented according to workplace procedures 4.5 Repaired plant, tools and equipment are re-assembled |
5. Re-install plant, tools, equipment and systems | 5.1 Re-installation plan for plant, tool, equipment or system is confirmed with relevant personnel 5.2 New or repaired plant, tool, equipment or system is re-installed and checked for compliance and correct operation |
6. Calibrate and adjust plant, equipment and systems | 6.1 New or repaired plant, tool, equipment or system is calibrated, adjusted and tested 6.2 Details of the repair, re-commissioning, testing and serviceability are documented according to workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.
Skills | Description |
Reading skills to: | interpret repair instructions, schedules, reports and work plans. |
Writing skills to: | document removal, installation and repair plans record and report repair progress and outcomes complete equipment tags. |
Oral communication skills to: | discuss repair plans and schedules with production and maintenance personnel. |
Numeracy skills to: | interpret repair instructions determine repair schedule timelines calculate material requirements use calibration, measuring tools and equipment. |
Planning and organising skills to: | follow workplace schedules, timeline and repair plans. |
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. | |
Instructions must include: | drawings and designs fault diagnosis job sheets repair instructions reporting and communications service schedules work plans workplace procedures relating to repairing plant, tools, equipment and systems. |
Workplace procedures must include: | equipment use recording and reporting repair, testing, maintenance and storage work health and safety (WHS) requirements. |
Sectors
Technical - Tools and Equipment
Competency Field
Manufacturing - Common