Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release 1 |
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Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to remove and replace the front suspension springs of a vehicle. It requires the learner to plan and prepare the task; remove the springs and inspect them and associated components; replace the springs and check the vehicle ride height; and maintain the work area, tools and equipment.
It applies to those undertaking a Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) or pre-vocational qualification as preparation to entering the automotive service and repair or automotive manufacturing industry.
The unit is designed for use in a highly supervised context and is not suitable for use in a vocational qualification.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Competency Field
Mechanical Miscellaneous
Unit Sector
Technical - Steering and Suspension
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section |
1. Prepare to remove and replace vehicle front suspension springs |
1.1 Safety requirements are sourced and interpreted 1.2 Task instruction is interpreted and vehicle suspension to be worked on is identified 1.3 Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for removing and replacing suspension springs are sourced and interpreted 1.4 Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor 1.5 Tools and equipment required for suspension spring removal and replacement are identified according to manufacturer specifications |
2. Remove and inspect front suspension springs |
2.1 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use according to manufacturer specifications and safety requirements 2.2 Vehicle is prepared for suspension springs removal according to workplace procedures and safety requirements 2.3 Front suspension springs are removed according to workplace procedures and safety requirements, and without causing damage to components, tools or equipment 2.4 Front suspension spring components are arranged, identified and inspected according to manufacturer specifications 2.5 Results of inspecting front suspension spring components are recorded |
3. Replace front suspension springs |
3.1 Front suspension components are prepared for assembly 3.2 Front suspension is assembled according to workplace procedures, manufacturer specifications and safety requirements, and without causing damage to components, tools and equipment 3.3 Vehicle ride height is checked according to manufacturer specifications |
4. Complete work processes |
4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instruction and workplace standards, and vehicle is presented ready for use or storage according to workplace procedures 4.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures 4.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported where necessary 4.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance criteria and are not explicit in the performance criteria.
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Range of Conditions
This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
Safety requirements must include: |
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Tools, equipment and materials must include: |
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Front suspension spring must include: |
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Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b4278d82-d487-4070-a8c4-78045ec695b1