Unit of competency
Modification History
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Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to repair radiators. It involves preparing for the task, cleaning, inspecting, repairing and performing post-repair testing on radiators, and completing workplace processes and documentation.
It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The radiators include those in vehicles from all sectors of the industry.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Competency Field
Mechanical Miscellaneous
Unit Sector
Technical - Cooling Systems
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 undertake radiator repairs |
1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions 1.2 Information, procedures and methods are sourced and analysed 1.3 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed 1.4 Required tools for radiator repair are selected, checked and prepared for serviceability 1.5 Materials required for radiator repair are checked and prepared |
2. Carry out repair operations |
2.1 Radiator is dismantled as required according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements 2.2 Radiator is cleaned, inspected, measured and tested according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements 2.3 Radiator is evaluated and repair requirements are determined and reported according to workplace procedures 2.4 Components are repaired, replaced and adjusted according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements |
3. Complete work processes |
3.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and radiator is presented ready for use or stored according to workplace procedures 3.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected 3.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures 3.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures |
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.
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Range of Conditions
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.
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Unit Mapping Information
Equivalent to AURTTC2002 Carry out radiator repairs
Links
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