Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to return an automatic transmission to original manufacturer tolerances and clearances. It involves preparing for the task, dismantling and evaluating the transmission, carrying out the overhaul process, reassembling and testing the transmission, and completing workplace processes and documentation.
It applies to those working on automatic transmissions in vehicles from all sectors of the industry.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Prepare to dismantle automatic transmission | 1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions 1.2 Dismantling information is sourced and interpreted 1.3 Dismantling options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected 1.4 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed 1.5 Dismantling tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability |
2. Dismantle and evaluate automatic transmission and components | 2.1 Transmission is dismantled in a logical sequence according to manufacturer and workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing unnecessary damage to components or systems 2.2 Components are cleaned for evaluation according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements 2.3 Components are measured and compared with manufacturer specifications and serviceability is determined 2.4 Component repair method is determined 2.5 Unserviceable parts are identified and replacement parts sourced |
3. Carry out overhaul | 3.1 Overhaul information is sourced and interpreted 3.2 Overhaul options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected 3.3 Overhaul tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability 3.4 Components are machined, repaired and replaced as required, and adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems |
4. Assemble transmission and components | 4.1 Transmission is assembled according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements 4.2 Tolerances and clearances are measured against manufacturer specifications and necessary adjustments are made 4.3 Assembly of transmission is completed within workplace timeframes and without causing damage to other components or systems 4.5 Post-assembly testing is carried out according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements, and any problems detected as having been introduced during the assembly process are rectified |
5. Complete work processes | 5.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and transmission is presented ready for use or storage 5.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected 5.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures 5.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures |
Evidence of Performance
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:
overhaul three different automatic transmissions, one of which must be a transaxle.
Evidence of Knowledge
Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to overhauling automatic transmissions, including procedures for using:
specialised automatic transmission overhaul tools, equipment and machinery
chemicals and toxic substances
automatic and mechanical lifting equipment
environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of fluids released from automatic transmissions
types, characteristics and operating principles of automatic transmissions, including transaxles and conventional transmissions
automatic transmission overhaul procedures, including:
methods for cleaning and preparing automatic transmissions for overhaul
transmission dismantling procedures
transmission component inspection, measuring and evaluation procedures, including:
non-destructive testing procedures, including dye penetrant testing and magnetic particle testing
transmission case damage and alignment to engine
measuring tolerances and clearances of components, including gear train wear and damage, clutch packs, brake bands, oil pumps, valve body and associated components, extension housing seal and bushing, and bearings
methods for evaluating electronic actuators, including solenoids
transmission component repair and adjustment procedures, including component machining procedures
transmission assembly procedures, including procedures for measuring and adjusting component tolerances, including:
clutch packs
brake bands and servos
gear train preloads and end floats
final drive bearing preload
post-overhaul testing procedures for automatic transmissions.
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessment must include direct observation of tasks.
Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to the automatic transmissions that they have worked on, e.g. repair orders.
Assessors must verify performance evidence through questioning on skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.
The following resources must be made available:
mechanical repair workplace or simulated workplace
workplace instructions
manufacturer automatic transmission specifications
three different automatic transmissions requiring overhaul, one of which must be a transaxle
tools, equipment and materials appropriate for overhauling and adjusting automatic transmissions.
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skills | Description |
Learning skills to: | locate sources of information for automatic transmissions efficiently. |
Reading skills to: | interpret and assess information from manufacturer and workshop literature when seeking automatic transmission specifications and procedures. |
Writing skills to: | legibly and accurately fill out workplace documentation when reporting diagnostic findings, making repair recommendations, and recording parts and material used. |
Oral communication skills to: | clarify instructions, report evaluation findings and make overhaul recommendations. |
Numeracy skills to: | measure automatic transmission components and use basic mathematical operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, to calculate distances, areas, volumes, tolerances and deviations from manufacturer specifications. |
Planning and organising skills to: | plan own work requirements and prioritise and sequence actions to achieve required outcomes and ensure tasks are completed within workplace timeframes. |
Technology skills to: | use precision measuring equipment, such as vernier calipers and micrometers use specialised automatic transmission overhaul equipment, such as bearing pullers and presses. |
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: specialised automatic transmission overhaul tools, equipment and machinery chemicals and toxic substances automatic and mechanical lifting equipment environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of fluids released from automatic transmissions. |
Sectors
Technical - Transmission
Competency Field
Mechanical Miscellaneous