Release 

Comment 

Release 1 

New unit of competency.

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 diesel fuel injection system components

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 diesel fuel injection system components

2.1 Components are 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 according to manufacturer procedures

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 components

4.1 Components are 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 components is completed within workplace timeframes and without causing damage to other components or systems

4.4 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 components are 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

Skills 

Description 

Learning skills to:

• locate sources of information for fuel system components efficiently.

Reading skills to:

• interpret and assess information from manufacturer and workshop literature when seeking fuel system component 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 fuel system 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 fuel system component overhaul equipment.

Safety and environmental requirements  must include:

• work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for using:

• specialised fuel system component overhaul tools, equipment and machinery
• chemicals and toxic cleaning substances

• environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of fluids released from fuel injection systems.

Release 

Comment 

Release 1 

New unit of competency.