Assessment Requirements for AURLTD106 Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations

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Assessment Requirements for AURLTD106 Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version first released with AUR Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Training Package Version 6.0

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

align all four wheels of:

one front wheel drive vehicle

one rear wheel drive vehicle

while completing the above tasks, adjust all of the following steering angles:

camber

caster

steering axis inclination (SAI)

toe (toe-in and toe-out)

toe-out on turns.

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

methods to locate and interpret information required to carry out light vehicle wheel alignment including:

manufacturer specifications and procedures

workplace procedures

workplace procedures required to carry out light vehicle wheel alignment including:

establishing serviceability of tools and equipment

pre and post wheel alignment procedures

documentation procedures

housekeeping procedures including:

examination of tools and equipment

storage of equipment

identification, tagging and isolation of faulty equipment

disposal of excess materials

recycling procedures

workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements relating to light vehicle wheel alignment, including:

procedures for using air jacks

steering geometry and wheel alignment angles, including:

Ackermann principle of steering

camber

caster

SAI

thrust angle

toe-in and toe-out

toe-out on turns

included angle

point of intersection

scrub radius

vehicle pre-alignment inspection procedures, including:

analysing tyre wear

determining wheel run-out

determining vehicle height

checking frame alignment

types and operation of wheel alignment systems, including:

laser aligners

visual aligners

camera aligners

relationships between fault symptoms and component defects

procedures for measuring and adjusting steering angles, including:

camber

caster

steering axis inclination

thrust angle

toe

toe-out on turns

procedures for carrying out four-wheel alignment

post-wheel alignment testing procedures for light vehicles including steering system reset procedures to calibrate on-board system sensors with the steering geometry.

Assessment Conditions

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessment must include direct observation of tasks.

Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to the vehicle wheel alignments that they have carried out, e.g. repair orders.

Assessors must verify performance evidence through questioning on skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.

The following resources must be made available:

automotive repair workplace or simulated workplace

workplace instructions

manufacturer wheel alignment specifications

one front wheel drive light vehicle and one rear wheel drive light vehicle requiring the adjustments specified in the performance evidence

wheel alignment equipment for light vehicles

tools, equipment and materials appropriate for carrying out wheel alignment operations on light vehicles.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b4278d82-d487-4070-a8c4-78045ec695b1