This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair hydraulic systems. The unit involves preparing for the task, sourcing a diagnostic testing strategy, diagnosing the cause of the fault, carrying out the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation.

The unit applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The hydraulic systems include those in heavy commercial vehicles, marine vessels or outdoor power equipment. This unit does not apply to agricultural or mobile plant machinery.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.