ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section

1. Prepare to dismantle and assemble conventional manual transmission

1.1 Safety and environmental requirements are sourced and interpreted

1.2 Task instruction is interpreted and transmission to be worked on is identified

1.3 Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for conventional manual transmission dismantle and assembly are sourced and interpreted

1.4 Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor

1.5 Tools and equipment required for conventional manual transmission dismantle and reassembly are identified according to manufacturer specifications

2. Dismantle a conventional manual transmission

2.1 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use according to manufacturer specifications and safety requirements

2.2 Manual transmission is dismantled according toworkplace procedures andsafety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components, tools or equipment

2.3 Transmission components are cleaned and arranged for identification according to workplace procedures

3. Inspect and identify gears and bearings

3.1 Measuring equipment and tools are selected and checked according to manufacturer specifications and workplace safety procedures

3.2 Gears and bearings are inspected and measured, and measurements are compared against manufacturer specifications

3.3 Transmission bearing information is sourced and interpreted, and bearing type and associated loads are identified

3.4 Gear types are identified and gear ratios calculated and recorded

4. Inspect components and re-assemble transmission

4.1 Transmission seals, sealants and gasket information is sourced and interpreted; and seals, sealants and gaskets are identified

4.2 Transmission component’s inspection results are recorded

4.3 Transmission components are prepared for assembly according to manufacturer specifications andsafety and environmental requirements

4.4 Transmission is assembled according to manufacturer specifications and requirements

5. Complete work processes

5.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instruction and workplace standards, and conventional manual transmission is presented ready for use or storage according to workplace procedures

5.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures

5.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported where necessary

5.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

Skills

Description

Learning skills to:

locate appropriate sources of vehicle transmission information and transmission dismantle and reassembly procedures.

Reading skills to:

select and interpret key information from manufacturer specifications, safety requirements and workplace procedures to safely dismantle and assemble a conventional manual transmission

select and interpret key information from environmental requirements and workplace procedures to ensure a clean and safe work site.

Writing skills to:

legibly and accurately fill out workplace documentation using correct industry terminology and conventions.

Oral communication skills to:

participate effectively in verbal exchanges using questioning and active listening to request, clarify and clearly convey information.

Numeracy skills to:

read and interpret numerical information in transmission information

use specialist tools and measuring equipment correctly, including verniers, micrometers and torque wrenches, and report and record the results correctly using relevant mathematical symbols and conventions (e.g. mm for millimeters)

use basic mathematical operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, to calculate clearances and ratios.

Planning and organising skills to:

plan own work requirements and prioritise actions to achieve required outcomes.

Self-management skills to:

recognise own limitations when selecting and using tools and equipment and seek timely advice.

Problem-solving skills to:

identify potential or actual hazards and take action to minimise risk

refer problems that cannot be readily resolved and seek assistance from workplace supervisor.

Technology skills to:

set up and operate equipment and tools required to dismantle and assemble a conventional manual transmission.

Safety and environmental requirements must include:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including:

use of personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, ear protection and safety footwear

applying procedures for disposing of used oil, lubricants and coolants.

Tools and equipment must include:

micrometers and other measurement instruments

torque wrench.

Manual transmission must include:

a complete conventional manual transmission, with at least four gears.