Elements and Performance Criteria

Unit scope
Work includes the analysis and maintenance of complex performance transmission, final drive and drivelines including engine-transmission drive couplings. This includes testing, determining repair or performance improvement strategies, conducting repairs, adjustments and post-repair checks
A complex performance transmission is defined as one that is a specialised motorsport/performance component integrating two or more systems that use either mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical/electronic media
Driveline systems must cover sub-systems and components including clutches, torque converters, manual and automatic transmissions, drive shafts and final drives
Diagnosis is to cover that for module and parts replacement in related electrical, electronic, pneumatic or hydraulic control systems
Driveline system faults include abnormal gear wear, abnormal clutch operations, contamination, hard shifting, harshness, loose mountings, leaks, lubrication, noises, transmission slippage and vibrations.
Driveline system faults must include indirect faults caused by the influence of external systems which may or may not be faulty in their primary operation

Unit context
OH&S requirements include State/Territory and Commonwealth legislation, material safety management systems, controlling body requirements, manufacturer specifications and local safe operating procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations (including environmental requirements), health regulations, manual handling procedures and team insurance requirements
Work requires individuals to demonstrate analytical and organisational ability, judgement and problem-solving skills in the analysis and maintenance of complex performance driveline systems

Tooling and equipment
Tooling and equipment may include, but is not limited to:
hand tooling
manufacturer/component supplier specialist tooling
jacking and lifting equipment
measuring devices and test instruments
computerised diagnostic systems
computers and related software

Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures
Controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary regulations
Team procedures relating to applying diagnosing and maintaining complex performance driveline systems
Team records of life of components
Task instructions including worksheets, checklists, plans, drawings and designs
Team procedures relating to reporting and communication
Team procedures relating to the use of tooling and equipment
Manufacturer/component supplier specifications and application procedures for test equipment and material
Australian Design Rules (where applicable)

Critical Aspects of evidence
Interpret and apply team requirements, controlling body and category rules and supplementary regulations
Apply safety requirements including the isolation of equipment and the use of personal protective equipment

Follow task instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others
prevent damage to competition vehicle or equipment
achieve required outcomes within team time and quality standards

Correctly analyse, repair and conduct post-repair checks on a minimum of four (4) driveline systems faults (on more than one transmission type) which involves:


selection, noise, vibration, harshness or slipping faults where:

at least two have possible combination causes involved in the sub-systems (clutches, torque converters, transmission, drive shafts and final drives) or control systems
the scope of the faults necessitates the use of a range of testing equipment
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment

Underpinning knowledge
Types, function, operations and limitations of complex performance transmission, final drive and drivelines including engine-transmission drive couplings such as clutches, torque converters, etc.
Diagnosis and testing procedures and test instrument application
Symptom and cause differentiation
Repair and/or performance improvement strategies
Removal, replacement and repair, adjustment and post-repair check procedures
Diagnosis theory including concept, design and planning
Record keeping procedures
Procedures for reporting equipment faults and component defects
Team guidelines regarding acceptable quality and tolerance levels
Equipment safety requirements
OH&S policies and procedures

Specific key competencies, underpinning and employability skills required to achieve the performance criteria
These include a number of processes that are learned throughout work and life, which are required in most jobs. Some of these are covered by the national key competencies, although others may be added. The details below highlight how these competencies are to be applied in the attainment of this unit.

Application of the key competencies in this unit are to satisfy the nominated level in which:

Level 1 - relates to working effectively within set conditions and processes;
Level 2 - relates to the management or facilitation of conditions or processes; and
Level 3 - relates to the design, development and evaluation of conditions or process.
How will the candidate apply the following key competency in this unit? The candidate will need to:

Collect, analyse and organise information
Collect, organise and understand information related to the analysis and repair of complex performance driveline systems including the technical, regulatory, environmental and safety requirements
(Level 2)

Communicate ideas and information
Communicate ideas and information to enable clarification of requirements, coordination of work with supervisors and other workers and the reporting of work outcomes and resolution of problems
(Level 2)

Plan and organise activities
Plan and organise activities including the preparation and layout of the work area and the coordination of equipment, systems and material to avoid backtracking, workflow interruptions or wastage
(Level 2)

Work with others and in a team
Work with others to foster the team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise communication, workflow and productivity
(Level 2)

Use mathematical ideas and techniques
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements and calculations required during the analysis and repair of complex performance driveline systems
(Level 2)

Solve problems
Create and apply systematic diagnostic and problem-solving techniques to anticipate problems, avoid reworking and avoid wastage
(Level 2)

Use technology
Use workplace technology related to the analysis and repair of complex performance driveline systems including tooling, measuring devices, test instruments, workshop equipment, calculators and computers
(Level 2)

Resource implications
Access to competition vehicles and associated test instruments in real or simulated situations involving the application of analysis and repair techniques and to the related computing, operational and inventory support systems
Access to real or simulated work areas, material, equipment and information on work specifications, team requirements, organisational procedures, safety procedures, regulations and quality standards

Method of assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace contexts
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge
Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competence

Context of assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with process equipment, material, work instructions and deadlines