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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. Prepare to remove and replace radiator

1.1 Safety and environmental requirements  are sourced and interpreted

1.2 Task instruction is interpreted and vehicle radiator to be worked on is identified

1.3 Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for radiator removal and replacement are sourced and interpreted

1.4 Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor

1.5 Tools and equipment required for removing and replacing radiator are identified according to manufacturer specifications

2. Remove radiator

2.1 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use according to manufacturer specifications and safety requirements

2.2 Vehicle is prepared for radiator removal according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements

2.3 Vehicle radiator  is removed according to workplace procedures and manufacturer specifications, and without causing damage to components, tools or equipment

2.4 Radiator and associated components are inspected according to manufacturer specifications

2.5 Results of inspection of radiator and its associated components are recorded

3. Replace radiator

3.1 Radiator is prepared for replacement

3.2 Radiator is replaced according to workplace procedures, manufacturer specifications, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components, tools or equipment

3.3 Cooling system is tested  according to manufacturer specifications

3.4 Cooling system test results are recorded

4. Complete work processes

4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instruction and workplace standards, and vehicle is presented ready for use or storage according to workplace procedures

4,2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures

4.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported where necessary

4.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

Skills 

Description 

Learning skills to:

• locate appropriate sources of information on vehicle cooling system and radiator removal and refitting procedures.

Reading skills to:

• select and interpret key information from manufacturer specifications, safety requirements and workplace procedures to safely remove and replace radiators
• select and interpret key information from environmental requirements and workplace procedures to ensure a clean and safe work site.

Writing skills to:

• legibly and accurately fill out workplace documentation using correct industry terminology and conventions.

Oral communication skills to:

• participate effectively in verbal exchanges using questioning and active listening to request, clarify and clearly convey information.

Numeracy skills to:

• read and interpret numerical information in cooling system information
• use specialist tools and measuring equipment correctly, including pressure testers, and report and record the results correctly using relevant mathematical symbols and conventions (e.g. kPa for kilopascals)
• use basic mathematical operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, to calculate ratios of coolant.

Planning and organising skills to:

• plan own work requirements and prioritise actions to achieve required outcomes.

Self-management skills to:

• recognise own limitations when selecting and using tools and equipment and seek timely advice.

Problem-solving skills to:

• identify potential or actual hazards and take action to minimise risk
• refer problems that cannot be readily resolved and seek assistance from workplace supervisor.

Technology skills to:

• set up and operate equipment and tools required to remove and replace radiators.

Safety and environmental requirements  must include:

• information about key aspects of work health and safety (WHS), occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements, including:

• use of personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, ear protection and safety footwear
• use of automotive hand tools
• application of procedures for handling and disposing of used coolant.

Vehicle radiator  must include:

• radiator for an engine with a liquid cooling system.

Cooling system is tested  must include:

• pressure-testing the cooling system.

Release 

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New unit of competency