AURPTA101 Carry out pre-repair operations to outdoor power equipment

Release: 1

AURPTA101 Carry out pre-repair operations to outdoor power equipment

Modification History

Release	Comments
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 prepare and clean outdoor power equipment prior to repair or storage. The unit involves preparing for the task, cleaning and tagging equipment for repair or storage, and completing workplace processes and documentation.

The unit applies to those working in the outdoor power equipment service and repair industry. The equipment includes lawn mowers, chainsaws, pumps, post hole borers, portable generators, stationary engines, brush cutters, leaf blowers or other outdoor power equipment.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Unit Sector

Outdoor Power Equipment Technical

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 undertake pre-repair operations	1.1 Identify job requirements from workplace instructions 1.2 Identify required information for pre-repair activity 1.3 Select and analyse cleaning options 1.4 Identify and manage risks and hazards associated with the work 1.5 Select tools, equipment and materials and check for serviceability
2. Clean and tag equipment prior to repair or storage	2.1 Clean equipment according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to equipment or systems 2.2 Tag equipment and prepare for further repair procedures and treat with rust prevention material for storage as required 2.3 Dispose of used cleaning materials and waste safely according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements
3. Complete work processes	3.1 Conduct final inspection according to workplace procedures and confirm equipment is ready for use 3.2 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials according to workplace procedures 3.3 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.

SKILL	DESCRIPTION
Learning	Locates required sources of information efficiently.
Numeracy	Uses basic mathematical operations, including addition and subtraction, calculates chemical mixing volumes and proportions from manufacturer specifications.
Oral communication	Clarifies instructions.
Reading	Interprets instructions from cleaning agent information Interprets cleaning equipment operating procedures.
Writing	Fills out component identification tags.
Planning and organising	Plans own work requirements Prioritises actions to achieve required outcomes Ensures tasks are completed within workplace timeframes.
Technology	Operates specialised equipment.

Unit Mapping Information

Supersedes and is equivalent to AURPTA001 Carry out pre-repair operations to outdoor power equipment.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b4278d82-d487-4070-a8c4-78045ec695b1