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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to inspect and service final drive assembly
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Servicing information is sourced and interpreted
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
2. Inspect final drive assembly
   • Inspection is carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Inspection results are compared with manufacturer specifications
   • Inspection findings are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for necessary repairs or adjustments
3. Service final drive assembly
   • Service and adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Post-service testing is carried out according to workplace procedures
4. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle or machinery is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
5. Prepare to inspect and service final drive assembly
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Servicing information is sourced and interpreted
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
6. Inspect final drive assembly
   • Inspection is carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Inspection results are compared with manufacturer specifications
   • Inspection findings are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for necessary repairs or adjustments
7. Service final drive assembly
   • Service and adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Post-service testing is carried out according to workplace procedures
8. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle or machinery is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

Range Statement

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Safety and environmental requirements must include:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for working with hazardous final drive lubricants environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of oil released from final drive assemblies.

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Performance Evidence

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standards defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

inspect and service the final drive assemblies of two different vehicles or machinery, in which the work must involve:

evaluating lubricant condition

inspecting and adjusting lubricant levels

visually inspecting the assemblies for leaks or damage.

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Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to inspecting and servicing final drive assemblies, including procedures for working with hazardous final drive lubricants

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of oil released from final drive assemblies

identification and function of final drive assemblies and components, including:

banjo-type final drives

unitised final drives

transaxle final drives

differentials, including limited slip differentials

types and applications of final drive assembly lubricants and additives

inspection procedures for final drive assembly, including:

checking assembly for lubricant leaks or physical damage

checking lubricant condition and levels

service and adjustment procedures for final drive assembly, including topping up or replacing lubricant as required

post-service testing procedures for final drive assembly.

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