CURRICULUM of COMPETENCY UNIT (CoCU)

Sub Sector

AFTER SALES

Job Area

AUTOMOTIVE AFTER SALES SERVICES

Competency Unit Title

CONTINUOUS VARIABLES TRANSMISSION (CVT) DIAGNOSTIC & REPLACEMENT

Learning Outcome

Competency Unit ID
Work Activities
1. Setup scan tool /
diagnostic tester to
perform system
diagnosis

The person who is competent in this CU shall be able to diagnose and overhaul Continuous Variables Transmission
(CVT) in accordance with service manual and workshop practices. Upon completion of this competency unit, trainees
will be able to: Setup scan tool / diagnostic tester to perform system diagnosis
Operate scan tool CVT diagnosis
Carry out vehicle road test
Replace CVT mechanical torque components
Replace CVT control system
Replace CVT sensors
TP-300-3:2013Training
Credit
Level
3
96 Hours
Duration
Hours
E02
Attitude / Safety /
Training
Delivery
Assessment
Related Knowledge
Applied Skills
Environmental
Hours
Mode
Criteria
i. Job control board
7 hours
Lecture
i. Job control
ii. CVT tools,
board
equipment and
interpreted
parts
ii. Tools,
iii. CVT Special
equipment,
Service Tools
Special Service
iv. Ignition system
Tools (SST),
v. Diagnostic socket /
scan tools and
connector location
parts selected
vi. Type of scan tools
iii. Diagnostic
connector
socket /
vii. Scan tools
connector
viii. Scan tools
located
operating
iv. Type of scan
procedure
tools connector
selected

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Work Activities

Related Knowledge

Attitude / Safety /
Environmental

Applied Skills
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

v.
vi.
vii.

viii.
ix.
x.

Obtain job order

Consult service
advisor / job
controller
Interpret job control
board
Select tools,
Special Service
Tools (SST), scan
tools, service
equipment and
parts
Switch off ignition
system
Locate diagnostic
socket / connector
Select type of scan
tools connector
(refer to brand of
vehicle)
Connect scan tools
Switch on scan
tools
Switch on ignition
system

Attitude:
i. Systematic in
organising work
activities.
Safety:
i. Adhere to safety
precaution in setting
up scan tool.

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Training
Hours
17 hours

Delivery
Mode
Demonstration
&
Observation

Assessment
Criteria
v. Scan tools
connected
vi. Scan tools
switched on
vii. Ignition system
switched on

Work Activities
2. Operate scan tool
CVT diagnosis

Related Knowledge

Attitude / Safety /
Environmental

Applied Skills

i.

Type of scan tool

system such as: On Board
Diagnosis (OBD)
On Board
Diagnosis II
(OBDII)
Controller Area
Network BUS
(CAN BUS)
ii. Vehicle brand and
model
iii. CVT diagnosis
operation
iv. Scan tool printing
procedure
v. CVT system & life
span
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.

Select type of
system
Verify vehicle
brand and model
Select CVT in scan
tools
Select vehicle CVT
mode in scan tools
Read vehicle
system data in
scan tools
Print out system
data from scan
tools
Interpret system
data with service
manual

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Training
Hours
4 hours

Delivery
Mode
Lecture

10 hours

Demonstration
&
Observation

Assessment
Criteria
i. Type of scan
tools system
selected
ii. CVT in scan
tools selected
iii. System data
with service
manual
interpreted

Work Activities

Related Knowledge

Attitude / Safety /
Environmental
Attitude:

Applied Skills

i. Always follow
vehicle
manufacturers
warnings, cautions
and service
procedures.
Safety:
i. Before starting an
engine for testing or
troubleshooting,
make sure the
parking brake is
engaged.
ii. Turn the ignition
OFF before
connecting the
diagnostic tool to or
disconnecting the
Diagnostic Tool from
the vehicles Data
Link Connector
(DLC).
iii. To prevent damage
to the on-board
computer when
taking vehicle
electrical
measurements,
always use a digital
millimetre.

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Training
Hours

Delivery
Mode

Assessment
Criteria

Work Activities
3. Carry out vehicle
road test

Related Knowledge

Attitude / Safety /
Environmental

Applied Skills

i.

Functions of
vehicle road test
ii. Diagnostic socket /
connector location
iii. Types of scan tools
connector
iv. Types of system
such as: On Board
Diagnosis (OBD)
On Board
Diagnosis II
(OBDII)
Controller Area
Network BUS
(CAN BUS)
v. Vehicle brand and
model
vi. CVT system
scanning
procedure

Training
Hours
4 hours

Delivery
Mode
Lecture

i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.

i.

Switch off ignition

system
ii. Locate diagnostic
socket / connector
iii. Select type of scan
tools connector
(refer to brand of
vehicle)
iv. Connect scan tools
v. Switch on ignition
system
vi. Switch on scan

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10 hours

Demonstration
&
Observation

Assessment
Criteria
Type of scan
tools connector
selected
Type of system
selected
CVT system in
scan tools
selected
Vehicle drove
on a flat and
straight road
Scan tools data
for gear shift
up, gear shift
down and
reverse gear
read

Work Activities

Related Knowledge

Attitude / Safety /
Environmental

Applied Skills
tools
vii. Select type of
system
viii. Verify vehicle
brand and model
ix. Select CVT system
in scan tools
x. Move selector at
D position
xi. Drive vehicle on a
flat and straight
road
xii. Read scan tools
data for gear shift
up according to
service manual
xiii. Read scan tools
data for gear shift
down according to
service manual
xiv. Move selector at
R position
xv. Read scan tools
data for reverse
gear according to
service manual

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Attitude:
i. Knowledgeable of
traffic rules and
regulations.
ii. Alert with safety
precautions before
driving.
Safety:
i. Fasten seat belt
accordingly.
ii. Always use
appropriate safety
equipment, as well
as seat protectors
and floor mat
protectors.
iii. Always alert with
the road signs and
other users of the
road.

Training
Hours

Delivery
Mode

Assessment
Criteria

Work Activities
4. Replace CVT
mechanical torque
components

Related Knowledge

Attitude / Safety /
Environmental

Applied Skills

i.

Layout of CVT
mechanical torque
components
ii. Function of CVT
mechanical torque
components
iii. Procedure to install
CVT mechanical
torque components

Training
Hours
4 hours

Delivery
Mode
Lecture

i.

ii.

i.

Disconnect battery Attitude:

negative terminal
i. Always follow
ii. Identify CVT
vehicle
mechanical torque
manufacturers
components
warnings, cautions
location
and service
iii. Remove CVT
procedures.
mechanical torque
components
Safety:
iv. Disconnect CVT
i. Maintain
mechanical torque
cleanliness of the
components
vehicle by using
connector
fender covers, seat
v. Replace CVT
protectors and floor
mechanical torque
mat protectors.
components
ii. The
automatic
vi. Install CVT
transmission
mechanical torque
includes
many
components
high-precision
according to service
components.
All
manual
parts
must
be
handled carefully
not
to
cause
damage to them
when
the
transmission
is

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10 hours

Demonstration
&
Observation

iii.

iv.

Assessment
Criteria
CVT
mechanical
torque
components
removed
CVT
mechanical
torque
components
connector
disconnected
CVT
mechanical
torque
components
replaced
CVT
mechanical
torque
components
installed

Work Activities

Related Knowledge

Attitude / Safety /
Environmental
disassembled and
reassembled.
iii. Place a rubber mat
over the bench on
which disassembly
work is going to be
performed. Always
keep the mat
surface clean.

Applied Skills

Training
Hours

Delivery
Mode

4 hours

Lecture

11 hours

Demonstration
&
Observation

Assessment
Criteria

Environmental:
i. Comply with
environmental
requirements such
as waste
management,
noise, dust and
clean-up
management.
5. Replace CVT
control system

i.

Layout of CVT
control system
ii. Function of CVT
control system
iii. Procedure to install
CVT control system
i.

Disconnect battery
negative terminal
ii. Identify CVT control
system location
iii. Remove CVT
Attitude:
control system
i. Adhere to
iv. Disconnect CVT
procedure of
control system
replacing CVT
connector
control system.
v. Replace CVT

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i.

CVT control
system
removed
ii. CVT control
system
connector
disconnected
iii. CVT control
system
replaced
iv. CVT control
system installed

Work Activities

Related Knowledge

Attitude / Safety /
Environmental
control system
Safety:
vi. Install CVT control
i. Maintain
system according to
cleanliness of the
service manual
vehicle by using
fender covers, seat
protectors and floor
mat protectors.
ii. Do not reuse any
of the removed
gaskets, O-rings
and oil seals.
Applied Skills

Training
Hours

Delivery
Mode

4 hours

Lecture

Assessment
Criteria

Environmental:
i. Comply with
environmental
requirements such
as waste
management,
noise, dust and
clean-up
management.
6. Replace CVT
sensors

i.

Type of CVT
sensors such as
- Torque sensor
- Vehicle speed
sensor
- Position sensor
ii. Function of CVT
sensors
iii. Procedure to install
CVT sensors

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i.

CVT sensors
location
identified
ii. CVT sensors
connector
disconnected
iii. CVT sensors
replaced
iv. CVT sensors
installed

Work Activities

Related Knowledge

Attitude / Safety /
Environmental

Applied Skills
i.

Disconnect battery
negative terminal
ii. Identify CVT
sensors location
iii. Disconnect CVT
sensors connector Attitude:
iv. Replace CVT
i. Comply with
sensors
procedure of
v. Install CVT sensors
replacing CVT
according to service
sensors.
manual
Safety:
i. Maintain
cleanliness of the
vehicle by using
fender covers, seat
protectors and floor
mat protectors.
ii. Do not spill water
or oil on the CVT
sensors, and keep
them away from
dust.
Environmental:
i. Comply with
environmental
requirements such
as waste
management,
noise, dust and
clean-up
management.

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Training
Hours
11 hours

Delivery
Mode
Demonstration
&
Observation

Assessment
Criteria

Employability Skills
Core Abilities

Social Skills

01.07
01.11
02.11
03.15
03.16

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Utilize database applications to locate and process information

Apply thinking skills and creativity
Convey information and ideas to people
Liaise to achieve identified outcomes
Identify and assess client/customer needs

Communication skills
Conceptual skills
Interpersonal skills
Learning skills
Leadership skills
Multitasking and prioritizing
Self-discipline
Teamwork

Tools, Equipment and Materials (TEM)

ITEMS

RATIO (TEM : Trainees)

1.
Service manual
2.
Vehicle with CVT system
3.
Hand tools set
4.
Special Service Tools (SST)
5.
Scan tool
6.
Floor jack
7.
Safety stand
8.
ATF fluid
9.
Oil pan
10. Tire choke
11. Work light
12. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
References

1:5
1:10
1:5
1:10
1:20
1:10
1:10
As required

1:5
1:10
1:10
1:1
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