Unit of competency
Modification History
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Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect, service and repair faults in pneumatic systems and components. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting the system to determine the service and repair requirements, carrying out the service and repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation.
It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The pneumatic systems include those of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles or mobile plant machinery. Work includes compressors, linear or rotary actuators, drive motors, conductors and control valves.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Competency Field
Mechanical Miscellaneous
Unit Sector
Technical
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 inspect, service and repair pneumatic system |
1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions 1.2 Inspection procedures and information are sourced and interpreted 1.3 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 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability |
2. Inspect pneumatic system |
2.1 Inspection is carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements 2.2 Faults are identified from inspection results and causes of faults are determined 2.3 Inspection findings are reported according to workplace procedures, and include recommendations for necessary service, repairs or adjustments |
3. Carry out service and repair activities |
3.1 Service and repair procedures and information are sourced and interpreted 3.2 Service and repair tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked 3.3 Service and adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements 3.4 Repairs and component replacements and adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements 3.5 Post-repair testing is carried out according to workplace procedures |
4. Complete work processes |
4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle or machinery is presented ready for use 4.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of and recyclable material is collected 4.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures 4.4 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.
Safety and environmental requirements must include: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Equivalent to AURTTA2007 Inspect, service and repair pneumatic systems
Links
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