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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to dismantle torque converter
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Dismantling information is sourced and interpreted
   • Dismantling options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Dismantling tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
2. Dismantle and evaluate torque converter and components
   • Torque converter is dismantled in a logical sequence according to manufacturer and workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing unnecessary damage to components or systems
   • Components are cleaned for evaluation according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements
   • Components are measured and compared with manufacturer specifications and serviceability is determined
   • Component repair method is determined
   • Unserviceable parts are identified and replacement parts sourced
3. Carry out overhaul
   • Overhaul information is sourced and interpreted
   • Overhaul options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Overhaul tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Components are machined, repaired and replaced as required, and adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
4. Assemble torque converter and components
   • Torque converter is assembled according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Tolerances and clearances are measured against manufacturer specifications and necessary adjustments are made
   • Assembly of torque converter is completed within workplace timeframes and without causing damage to other components or systems
   • Post-assembly testing is carried out according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements, and any problems detected as having been introduced during the assembly process are rectified
5. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and torque converter is presented ready for use or storage
   • 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
6. Prepare to dismantle torque converter
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Dismantling information is sourced and interpreted
   • Dismantling options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Dismantling tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
7. Dismantle and evaluate torque converter and components
   • Torque converter is dismantled in a logical sequence according to manufacturer and workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing unnecessary damage to components or systems
   • Components are cleaned for evaluation according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements
   • Components are measured and compared with manufacturer specifications and serviceability is determined
   • Component repair method is determined
   • Unserviceable parts are identified and replacement parts sourced
8. Carry out overhaul
   • Overhaul information is sourced and interpreted
   • Overhaul options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Overhaul tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Components are machined, repaired and replaced as required, and adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
9. Assemble torque converter and components
   • Torque converter is assembled according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Tolerances and clearances are measured against manufacturer specifications and necessary adjustments are made
   • Assembly of torque converter is completed within workplace timeframes and without causing damage to other components or systems
   • Post-assembly testing is carried out according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements, and any problems detected as having been introduced during the assembly process are rectified
10. Complete work processes
    • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and torque converter is presented ready for use or storage
    • 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 using: specialised torque converter overhaul tools, equipment and machinery chemicals and toxic substances manual and mechanical lifting equipment environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of fluids released from torque converters.

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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:

overhaul three different torque converters.

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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 overhauling torque converters, including procedures for using:

specialised torque converter overhaul tools, equipment and machinery

chemicals and toxic substances

manual and mechanical lifting equipment

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of fluids released from torque converters

types, characteristics and operating principles of torque converters

torque converter overhaul procedures, including:

methods for cleaning and preparing torque converters for overhaul

torque converter dismantling procedures

torque converter component inspection, measuring and evaluation procedures, including:

torque converter case damage

measuring tolerances and clearances of components

torque converter component repair and adjustment procedures, including procedures for removing and replacing components

torque converter assembly procedures, including procedures for adjusting component tolerances

post-overhaul testing procedures for torque converters.

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