The unit applies to all types of driveline components fitted to light vehicles, which includes 4WD vehicles and light commercial vehicles. The unit includes identification and confirmation of work requirement, preparation for work, removal and refitting of driveline components and completion of work finalisation processes, including clean-up and documentation. Work involves removing and refitting various driveline system components to carry out required rectification procedures for steering and suspension systems. Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem-solving skills in undertaking environmentally sound work practices. Work is carried out in accordance with award provisions. |
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare to test and repair driveline components | 1.1. Nature and scope of work requirements are identified and confirmed 1.2. OH&S requirements, including individual State/Territory regulatory requirements and personal protection needs are observed throughout the work 1.3. Procedures and information such as workshop manuals and specifications, and tooling required, are sourced 1.4. Method options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected and prepared 1.5. Technical and/or calibration requirements for testing and repairing drivelines are sourced and support equipment is identified and prepared 1.6. Warnings in relation to working with drivelines are observed |
2. Remove driveline components | 2.1. Removal procedure information is accessed and interpreted from technical publications prior to removal of components 2.2. System components are removed using hand tooling and specialist equipment without causing damage and stored in an appropriate location 2.3. Identified component faults are reported to the customer and discussed for further instructions |
3. Refit and adjust driveline components | 3.1. Removed components are examined for serviceability prior to commencing the refitting procedures 3.2. Serviceable components are refitted according to manufacturer/component supplier specifications and instructions 3.3. Fluids and lubricants required during the refitting procedures are used in accordance with OH&S and manufacturer/component supplier specifications 3.4. Refitted components are adjusted according to manufacturer/component supplier specifications |
4. Prepare vehicle/ equipment for use or storage | 4.1. Repair schedule documentation is completed 4.2. Final inspection is made to ensure safety requirements are in place 4.3. Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations 4.4. Vehicle/equipment is cleaned for use or storage to workplace expectations 4.5. Job card is processed in accordance with workplace procedures |
Required skills |
apply research and interpretive skills sufficient to locate, interpret and apply manufacturer/component supplier procedures, workplace policies and procedures apply analytical skills required for identification and analysis of technical information apply plain English literacy and communication skills in relation to dealing with customers and team members apply questioning and active listening skills for example when obtaining information from customers apply oral communication skills sufficient to convey information and concepts to customers apply planning and organising skills to own work activities, including making good use of time and resources, sorting out priorities and monitoring one's own performance interact effectively with other persons both on a one-to-one basis and in groups, including understanding and responding to the needs of a customer and working effectively as a member of a team to achieve a shared goal establish safe and effective work processes which anticipate and/or resolve problems and downtime, to systematically develop solutions to avoid or minimise reworking and avoid wastage use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly calculate time, assess tolerances, apply accurate measurements, calculate material requirements and establish quality checks use workplace technology related to the removal and refitting of driveline components, including the use of electronics, measuring equipment, computerised technology and communication devices and the reporting/documenting of results |
Required knowledge |
A working knowledge of: OH&S regulations/requirements, equipment, material and personal safety requirements principles of driveline operation principles and construction of constant velocity joints construction and operation of FWD driveshafts types and layout of service/repair manuals (hard copy and electronic) dismantling, assembling and adjusting procedures methods of using lubricants and sealants methods of fitting circlips enterprise quality procedures work organization and planning processes |
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. | |
Overview of assessment | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual circumstances in the critical aspects of: observing safety procedures and requirements communicating effectively with others involved in or affected by the work selecting methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances completing preparatory activity in a systematic manner conducting removal and refitting in accordance with workplace and manufacturer/component supplier requirements accurately interpreting test results completing removal and refitting of driveline components and associated components within workplace timeframes equipment is presented to customer in compliance with workplace requirements |
Context of, and specific resources for assessment | Application of competence is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated worksite Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints Assessment is to comply with regulatory requirements, including Australian Standards The following resources should be made available: workplace location or simulated workplace material relevant to the removal and refitting of driveline components equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to the removal and refitting of driveline components activities covering mandatory task requirements specifications and work instructions |
Method of assessment | Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the automotive industry's RS&R Training Package Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on underpinning knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies Assessment may be applied under project related conditions and require evidence of process Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competence is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances It is preferable that assessment reflects a process rather than an event and occurs over a period of time to cover varying quality circumstances. Evidence of performance may be provided by customers, team leaders/members or other persons subject to agreed authentication arrangements Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role |
Guidance information for assessment | |
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. | |
System components | Types of system components may include FWD driveshafts, independent rear suspension driveshafts and constant velocity joints |
OH&S | OH&S requirements are to be in accordance with legislation/regulations/codes of practice and enterprise safety policies and procedures. This may include protective clothing and equipment, use of tooling and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of material, use of fire fighting equipment, enterprise first aid, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances |
Personal protective equipment | Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation/regulations/codes of practice and workplace policies and practices |
Safe operating procedures | Safe operating procedures are to include, but are not limited to the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with vehicular movement, toxic substances, electrical safety, machinery movement and operation, manual and mechanical lifting and shifting, working in proximity to others and site visitors |
Emergency procedures | Emergency procedures related to this unit are to include, but are not limited to emergency shutdown and stopping of equipment, extinguishing fires, enterprise first aid requirements and site evacuation |
Environmental requirements | Environmental requirements are to include but are not limited to waste management, noise, dust and clean-up management |
Quality requirements | Quality requirements are to include, but are not limited to regulations, including Australian Standards, internal company quality policy and standards and enterprise operations and procedures |
Statutory/regulatory authorities | Statutory/regulatory authorities may include Federal, State/Territory and local authorities administering acts, regulations and codes of practice |
Tooling and equipment | Tooling and equipment may include hand tooling and jacking equipment |
Materials | Materials may include cleaning materials, lubricants and sealants |
Communications | Communications are to include but are not limited to verbal and visual instructions and fault reporting and may include site specific instructions, written instructions, plans or instructions related to job/task, telephones and pagers |
Information | Sources of information/documents may include: verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, memos, material safety data sheets, diagrams or sketches safe work procedures related to the removal and refitting of driveline components regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to the automotive industry, including Australian Design Rules engineer's design specifications and instructions organisation work specifications and requirements instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons Australian Standards |
Unit sector | Technical |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Not Applicable