Service and repair reciprocating cutting systems

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 1:14 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
AURP245771B

State Code
D7638

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
21/06/2011

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

12/10/2011

Field of Education

030503 - Vehicle Mechanics

Original Release Date

12/10/2011

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to service and repair reciprocating cutting systems fitted to outdoor power equipment.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for service and repair operation

1.1. Identify and confirm work to be carried out
1.2. Access and interpret service and repair procedures, workshop manuals and manufacturer information
1.3. Identify and prepare tools, equipment and materials required for servicing and repair job
1.4. Set up work area

2. Determine service and repair requirements

2.1. Check customer requirements and equipment specifications following workplace procedures
2.2. Test reciprocating cutting system, identify and document faults following workplace procedures
2.3. Plan and cost service and repair procedure
2.4. Discuss recommended repair process with customer and obtain authorisation to proceed

3. Service and repair reciprocating cutting system

3.1. Identify and observe applicable occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including state/territory regulatory requirements and personal protection needs
3.2. Select tooling and equipment to meet job requirements and check to ensure they are in good working order
3.3. Remove components for repair procedure and inspect for condition and serviceability
3.4. Discard unusable components and retain reusable and repairable components following workplace procedures
3.5. Determine availability of replacement parts, qualified repair staff or subcontractors and facilities
3.6. Follow service and repair procedures and check work at designated points to determine serviceability of sub-assemblies and conformity to specifications
3.7. Fit reusable, repaired and replacement parts in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications and workplace procedures

4. Check reciprocating cutting system for normal operation

4.1. Operate reciprocating cutting system through full operating range
4.2. Check operation against equipment specifications and customer requirements
4.3. Make any adjustments as required and re-test
4.4. Check adjustments, fluid levels and alignments
4.5. Complete workplace documentation and update customer and warranty information as required

5. Complete work and return unit to customer

5.1. Inspect repaired unit to ensure protective guards, cowlings and safety features are in place
5.2. Clean unit to workplace expectations
5.3. Clean work area, dispose of waste, and store tools and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
5.4. Provide customer report on repairs and replacements and explain follow-up adjustments, use and care of equipment and warranty requirements

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
W2922	AURP245771A	Service and repair faults in reciprocating cutting systems	Unit of competency
W2860	AURE222876A	Test, service and repair powered shears	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WF301	AURPTA2009	Service and repair reciprocating cutting systems	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D542	AUR30711	Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment	Qualification