AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY RETAIL, SERVICE & REPAIR - part 47

 AURT3502A Implement and monitor environmental regulations and best 

Automotive Industry RS&R 

 

practice in the automotive mechanical industry 

 

 

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Underpinning skills (continued) 

Use technology 

 

Use the workplace technology related to environmental 
protection equipment. 

(Level 2)

 

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Resource implications 

•  Access to an automotive mechanical workplace or business 

with a range of vehicles or mechanical components, spill 
kits, recycling drums, vacuum cleaners/brooms/mop and 
bucket, quick break degreasing agents, undercover bunded 
or drained areas liquid, sludge and solid wastes 

Method of assessment 

•  Assessment methods must confirm consistency of 

performance over time and in a range of workplace 
relevant 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 competency 

Context/s of assessment 

•  Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace 

simulated facility with relevant process equipment, 
material, work instructions and deadlines 

 

 

 

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AURT3834A Repair gas fuel systems (LPG)  

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AURT3834A 

Repair gas fuel systems (LPG) 

Unit descriptor 

This unit covers the competency to repair LPG fuel systems, 
remove and replace/repair components and test and 
recommission system. 

Systems Definition:  Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) 

Prerequisites 

AURT2832A  Service gas fuel systems 

State/Territory Legislation requirements for registration 

 

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

1.  Prepare for work 

1.1 

Work instructions are used to determine job requirements 
including quality, material, equipment, quantities and 
service manuals 

1.2 

Job specifications are read and interpreted 

1.3 

OH&S requirements, including personal protection 
needs, are observed throughout the work 

2.  Repair Liquid 

Petroleum Gas (LPG) 
fuel systems and 
remove and replace 
components 

2.1 

Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) fuel systems and repair, 
remove and replace components is completed without 
causing damage to any component system 

2.2 

Correct information is accessed and interpreted from 
appropriate manufacturer/component supplier 
specification 

2.3 

LPG fuel system repair/component removal and 
replacement is carried out in accordance with 
vehicle/system manufacturer/component supplier 
specifications for methods, equipment used and 
tolerances relative to the vehicle/system 

2.4 

Appropriate workplace documentation is completed and 
dealt with relevant to installation outcomes 

2.5 

Repair/component removal and replacement activities are 
carried out according to industry regulations/guidelines, 
OH&S requirements, legislation and enterprise 
procedures/policies 

3. 

Clean up work area and 
maintain equipment 

3.1 

Material that can be reused is collected and stored 

3.2 

Waste and scrap is removed following workplace 
procedures 

3.3 

Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for 
serviceable conditions in accordance with workplace 
procedures 

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CRITERIA 

3. 

Clean up work area and 
maintain equipment 
(continued) 

3.4 

Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified 
in accordance with workplace 

3.5 

Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with 
manufacturer/component supplier specifications and site 
procedures 

3.6 

Tooling is maintained in accordance with workplace 
procedures 

 

RANGE STATEMENT  

The Range Statement provides advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of 
competency, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. It relates to the unit 
as a whole and facilitates holistic assessment. The following variables may be present for this 
particular unit: 

LPG fuelled vehicles 

•  Repairing of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) fuel systems 

to light, heavy vehicles, vessels, out door power equipment 
and fork lift trucks 

Unit scope 

• 

Work involves removing, repairing and replacing LPG 
components 

Unit context 

•  OH&S requirements include Australian Standards, safety 

management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous 
goods code, safe operating procedures 

•  Work is carried out in accordance with legislative 

obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health 
regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation 
insurance requirements 

•  Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, 

judgement and problem solving skills in diagnoses of LPG 
fuel supply components 

•  Competency may be demonstrated in workplaces involved 

in the repair of LPG fuel supply components 

Tools and equipment 

• 

Tools and equipment are to include gas leakage testing 
equipment, hand tools, leak detector, exhaust gas analyser, 
pressure/vacuum gauge, multimeter and may include, but 
not be limited to hand held meters, computer testers, 
engine analysers, system tester, emission tester, pressure 
tester 

Material 

• 

Material are to include replacement components, LPG 
testing and cleaning material 

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RANGE STATEMENT  

Personal protective 
equipment 

• 

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

Information and 
procedures 

•  Workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and 

equipment 

•  Work instructions, including job sheets, material safety 

data sheets and instruction manuals 

•  Workplace procedures relating to reporting and 

communication 

•  Manufacturer/component supplier specifications and 

operational procedures including maintaining customer 
records 

 

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to 
confirm competency for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competency and 
should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement. 

Critical aspects of 
evidence 

•  Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant 

information 

•  Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products 

and material, including use of personal protective 
equipment 

•  Read and interpret installation instructions, job sheets, 

material safety data sheets and service manuals 

•  Identify material used in the work process 

•  Follow work instructions, operating procedures and 

inspection processes to: 

•  Minimise the risk of injury to self and others 

•  Prevent damage and wastage of goods, equipment and 

products 

•  Maintain required production output and product 

quality 

•  Identify, set up, operate and maintain LPG fitting cleaning 

and testing equipment 

•  Conduct operator maintenance on LPG installation 

equipment 

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Critical aspects of 
evidence (continued) 

•  Work effectively with others 

•  Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace 

context and environment 

Underpinning knowledge 

•  The types, characteristics, uses and limitations of: 

•  Installation procedures 

•  Testing and commissioning procedures 

•  Equipment/material safety requirements 

•  Personal safety requirements 

•  Legislation where applicable 

•  Industry codes of practice 

•  Australian Standards – AS1425, AS2739, AS2746 

•  Manual handling procedures 

•  Planning correct processes and techniques for installing, 

testing and commissioning LPG systems 

•  Workplace guidelines regarding Australian Standards 

•  Workplace safety policies and procedures 

•  Procedures for reporting equipment faults and material 

defects 

Underpinning skills 

These include a number of processes that are learnt 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 questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this 
competency unit. The number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency 
needs to be demonstrated where (1) is where work is within set conditions and process, (2) is 
where the management or facilitation of conditions or process is exercised, and (3) is where 
the design and/or development of conditions or process is required. 

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 installing 
LPG systems, work orders, plans and safety procedures for 
fabricating a component or piece of equipment. 

 (Level 2)

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Underpinning skills (continued) 

Communicate ideas and 
information 

 

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of 
work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with 
site supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting 
of work outcomes and problems. 

(Level 2)

Plan and organise 
activities 

 

Plan and organise activities including the preparation and layout 
of the worksite and the obtaining of equipment and material to 
avoid any back tracking, workflow interruptions or wastage. 

(Level 2)

Work with others and in 
a team 

 

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies 
and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and 
productivity. 

(Level 2)

Use mathematical ideas 
and techniques 

 

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete 
measurements and estimate material requirements. 

(Level 2)

Solve problems 

 

Use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate 
planning and cleaning problems, avoid re working and avoid 
wastage. 

(Level 2)

Use technology 

 

Use the workplace technology related to installing LPG systems 
including tools and equipment.  

(Level 2)

 

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Resource implications 

• 

Access to vehicle for installation of LPG systems as 
identified in the Range Statement, standard operating 
procedures 

Method of assessment 

•  Assessment methods must confirm consistency of 

performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant 
contexts 

•  Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and 

may include electronic, verbal, written or questioning on 
underpinning knowledge 

•  Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in 

conjunction with assessment of other units of competency 

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Context/s of assessment 

• 

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

 

Automotive Industry RS&R 

AURT3805A Service auxiliary brakes  

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AURT3805A Service 

auxiliary 

brakes 

Unit descriptor 

This unit covers the competency to service auxiliary brake 
systems and components for light/heavy vehicles.  

Prerequisites 

AUR07170A Service transmissions (automatic) 

AUR18708A  Carry out minor repairs to electrical 

circuits/systems 

AUR03670A  Service diesel fuel injection systems 

AUR01170A Service 

engines 

and associated engine 

components 

 

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

1.  Prepare for work 

1.1 

Work instructions, including job sheets, are used to 
determine job requirements, quality and quantity of 
material 

1.2 

Job specifications are read and interpreted 

1.3 

OH&S requirements including safety cages, personal 
protection needs, are observed throughout the work 

1.4 

Material for repairs and replacements are selected and 
inspected for quality 

1.5 

Correct hand, power tools and safety equipment for safe 
use 

1.6 

Products are determined to minimise waste material 

1.7 

Procedures are identified for maximising energy 
efficiency whilst completing the job 

2.  Service auxiliary brake 

systems and 
components 

2.1 

Service is completed without causing damage to any 
workplace property or vehicle 

2.2 

Correct information is accessed and interpreted from 
appropriate manufacturer/component supplier 
specifications 

2.3 

Auxiliary brake components are tested to comply with 
operational requirements 

2.4 

All service/repair/testing activities are carried out 
according to industry regulations/guidelines, OH&S 
requirements, legislation and enterprise 
procedures/policies