Modification History
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Comment |
Release 1 |
Replaces AURM441749B Prepare competition vehicle suspension Unit code updated to meet policy requirements Reference to OHS legislation replaced with new WHS legislation |
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to test, dismantle, inspect, reassemble and adjust the suspension of a competition vehicle. It requires the technical ability to determine competition vehicle suspension requirements and the effects of making changes to variables. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to individuals who test, dismantle, inspect, reassemble and adjust the suspension of a competition vehicle in the motorsport environment. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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AURLTD3005 |
Repair suspension systems (light vehicle) |
AURTTD2004 |
Inspect and service suspension systems |
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Determine competition vehicle suspension requirements |
1.1. Use controlling body and category rules, supplementary regulations, component supplier specifications and team instructions to specify task requirements, including design, quality, material, equipment and quantities 1.2. Examine regulations, specifications and tolerances for competitive advantage 1.3. Observe workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements, including regulatory requirements, equipment and system isolation requirements, and personal protection needs, throughout the work 1.4. Check specifications for required operating conditions and seek clarification, where required 1.5. Calculate suspension requirements according to known factors 1.6. List component requirements and communicate to appropriate persons |
2. Prepare for work on suspension |
2.1. Check tooling and equipment for safe and effective operation 2.2. Clean and lay out work area for job requirements 2.3. Clean vehicle and prepare for initial measurement 2.4. Measure existing suspension settings and document prior to component removal or adjustment 2.5. Report problems with the work area or the operation of the equipment to appropriate persons |
3. Dismantle, repair/modify and assemble dampers |
3.1. Identify methods for removing and dismantling dampers according to team procedures and manuals/specifications 3.2. Test, dismantle and clean dampers and check tolerances/wear against manufacturer specifications 3.3. Inspect components for functioning and quality 3.4. Make decision to retain, replace, repair, adjust or service component according to team policies and procedures 3.5. Carry out repairs/modifications to dampers in accordance with manufacturer specifications for methods, equipment and tolerances 3.6. Re-oil, bleed, bench test and re-gas (if required) dampers |
4. Dismantle, replace and/or change springs |
4.1. Identify methods for removing and dismantling springs according to team procedures and manuals/specifications 4.2. Document dimensions before disassembly 4.3. Disassemble and clean springs and check rates/tolerances against specifications and retain or replace according to team policies and procedures 4.4. Test replacement springs for rate and wear |
5. Configure suspension components/settings |
5.1. Inspect removed suspension components quality and readiness for installation 5.2. Use installation sequence and techniques 5.3. Install sub-assemblies and tension fasteners to manufacturer/component supplier specifications 5.4. Check to ensure accurate and complete fitting during and after installation 5.5. Inspect associated components, sub-assemblies or structural elements of vehicles that may affect suspension configuration for serviceability and repair, where necessary 5.6. Configure suspension components/settings within tolerances |
6. Configure suspension components/settings |
6.1. Document settings in accordance with team procedures 6.2. Report problems with sub-assemblies to appropriate persons |
7. Clean up work area and complete record keeping |
7.1. Maintain tooling, as required, and return to storage 7.2. Tag and shelve/store surplus components/consumables 7.3. Remove surplus material from work area 7.4. Clean up spillage from work area and vehicle 7.5. Complete team/component supplier documentation |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Required skills include:
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Required knowledge |
Required knowledge includes:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:
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Context of , and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
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Guidance information for assessment |
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Competition vehicle suspension components |
Competition vehicle suspension components may include:
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Dismantling , repair /modification and assembly of dampers |
Dismantling, repair/modification and assembly of dampers applies only to:
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Factors and calculations for determining suspension requirements |
Factors for determining suspension requirements may include:
When determining suspension requirements calculations may include:
Determinations can be confirmed through the use of:
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WHS requirements |
WHS requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:
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Legislative requirements |
Legislative requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice, and may include:
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Tooling and equipment |
Tooling and equipment may include:
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Information and procedures |
Information and procedures may include:
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Motorsport |
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.
Competency field
Competency field |
Technical - Steering and Suspension |