Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release 1 |
This version first released with AUR Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Training Package Version 6.0 |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and service vehicle drive shafts. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting the drive shaft for damage or abnormal wear, reporting the inspection findings, servicing and adjusting the drive shaft, and completing workplace processes and documentation.
This unit applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The drive shafts include those of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles or outdoor power equipment. The servicing operations undertaken may vary based on the occupation of the learner.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical - Driveline and Final Drives
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare to inspect and service drive shaft |
1.1 Identify job requirements from workplace instructions 1.2 Obtain and interpret servicing information 1.3 Identify hazards associated with the work, assess potential risks and implement control measures in line with workplace policies and procedures 1.4 Identify tools and equipment required for servicing activity and establish serviceability according to workplace procedures |
2. Inspect drive shaft |
2.1 Carry out inspection according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, workplace health and safety and environmental requirements 2.2 Compare inspection results with manufacturer specifications 2.3 Report inspection findings for necessary repairs according to workplace procedures |
3. Service drive shaft |
3.1 Carry out service and adjustments according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, workplace health and safety and environmental requirements 3.2 Carry out post-service testing according to workplace procedures |
4. Complete work processes |
4.1 Carry out final inspection to ensure work meets workplace expectations and confirm vehicle or machinery is ready for use 4.2 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials according to workplace procedures 4.3 Complete documentation according to workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.
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DESCRIPTION |
Learning |
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Reading |
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Oral communication |
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Numeracy |
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Problem solving |
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Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to AURTTQ003 Inspect and service drive shafts.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b4278d82-d487-4070-a8c4-78045ec695b1