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Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts

Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts

Unit of competency
National Code
AURLTQ012
State Code
OAK25
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/03/2019
Field of Education
030503 - Vehicle Mechanics
Original Release Date
15/03/2019
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the drive shafts of light vehicles. It involves preparing for the task, selecting the correct diagnostic procedure, carrying out the diagnosis and the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation.This unit applies to those working within the automotive light vehicle service and repair industry. The drive shafts include those in light vehicles or light commercial vehicles. This unit does not apply to agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, marine vessels, mobile plant machinery or motorcycles.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Diagnose light vehicle drive shaft
  • 1.1 Identify job requirements from workplace instructions
  • 1.2 Obtain and interpret diagnostic information in order to identify diagnostic options required for the job
  • 1.3 Identify hazards and environmental issues, assess potential risks and implement control measures in line with workplace policies
  • 1.4 Identify diagnostic tools and equipment required for the job and examine for serviceability
  • 1.5 Perform diagnostic tests according to workplace procedures and workplace health and safety requirements
  • 1.6 Examine diagnostic test results to identify causes of faults, report findings and make recommendations for necessary repairs or adjustments according to workplace procedures
2. Repair and test light vehicle drive shaft
  • 2.1 Obtain and interpret repair information in order to identify repair options required for the job
  • 2.2 Identify repair tools, equipment and materials for the job and examine for serviceability
  • 2.3 Carry out repairs or component replacements and adjustments according to workplace procedures, manufacturer specifications, workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
  • 2.4 Carry out post-repair testing according to workplace procedures, workplace health and safety and environmental requirements to confirm fault rectification and repair any issues identified
3. Complete work processes
  • 3.1 Carry out final inspection to ensure work meets workplace expectations and drive shaft or vehicle is ready for use
  • 3.2 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Examine and store tools and equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Complete documentation according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXC36 AURLTQ002 Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODJ80 AURLTQ102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts Unit of competency