AURTTA127 — Carry out basic vehicle servicing operations

Elements & performance criteria

Performance evidence

• perform basic servicing operations on at least two different operational vehicles, in which the work for each must involve servicing each of the following:
• engine and exhaust system
• drive belt
• cooling system
• transmission and final drive
• tyres, suspension and steering
• fuel and intake system
• electrical system
• braking system
• body fittings and pedal rubbers

Knowledge evidence

• methods to locate and interpret information required to carry out servicing operations, including: vehicle manufacturer specifications and procedures or equivalent documentation; workplace procedures required to carry out basic vehicle servicing operations, including: establishing the serviceability of tools and equipment, documentation procedures, housekeeping procedures, including: examination of tools and equipment, storage of equipment, identification, tagging and isolation of faulty equipment, disposal of excess materials, recycling procedures
• workplace health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements relating to basic vehicle servicing operations, including: use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, ear protection and safety footwear; use of hand tools; use of lifting equipment; safety data sheets (SDS); procedures for handling, storing and disposing of used oil, lubricants, coolants, transmission and brake fluids
• reasons for servicing vehicles
• basic vehicle servicing procedures, including: servicing the engine: checking for leaks, worn or loose fittings, cracks or other damage; changing the engine oil; changing the oil filter; servicing the drive belt: checking for cracks, fraying, oil soaking and glazing at the belt to pulley contact area; adjusting the belt; servicing the cooling system: checking for leaks, signs of corrosion, damaged or cracked hoses, worn or loose fittings; topping up the coolant; servicing transmission and final drive systems: checking for leaks, worn or loose fittings, cracks or other damage; checking and topping up transmission and final drive lubricant level; topping up the clutch master cylinder fluid; servicing the tyres and suspension and steering system: checking for leaks, splits in rubber boots, worn or loose fittings, and tyre wear; adjusting air pressure; lubricating ball joints; topping up power steering reservoir fluid; servicing the fuel intake system: checking for leaks, worn or loose fittings, cracks or other damage; replacing air filters; servicing the electrical system: checking the lighting system; checking and topping up the battery; servicing the brakes: checking for leaks, wear, excessive heat damage, cracks or other damage; topping up the master cylinder fluid; servicing body fittings and pedal rubbers; other tasks, including checking: windscreen wipers; windscreen washers (fluid level); heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) operation; body panels; exhaust system; mirrors; condition of foot pedal rubbers
• hand and power tools and equipment used in vehicle servicing

Foundation skills

• Learning: Locates required sources of information efficiently.
• Numeracy: Interprets metric and imperial systems of measurement Interprets mathematical information, including charts and drawings Uses tools and measuring equipment, including gauges Uses basic mathematical operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, to calculate volumes and ratios.
• Oral communication: Participates effectively in verbal exchanges using questioning and active listening to request, clarify and clearly convey information.
• Planning and organising: Plans own work requirements Prioritises actions to achieve required outcomes Ensures tasks are completed within workplace timeframes.
• Problem-solving: Identifies potential or actual hazards and take action to minimise risk Refers problems that cannot be readily resolved and seeks assistance from workplace supervisor.
• Reading: Selects and interprets key information from manufacturer specifications, workplace health and safety requirements and workplace procedures to perform basic vehicle servicing operations Selects and interprets key information from environmental requirements and workplace procedures to ensure a clean and safe work site.
• Self-management: Recognises own limitations when selecting and using tools and equipment and seek timely advice.
• Technology: Sets up and operates specialised equipment and tools.

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