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AUMGTD001
Perform wheel alignment operations

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the performance outcomes required to perform wheel alignments and adjustments.

It applies to those in an automotive industry and involves the application of skills and knowledge at a specialist level.

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

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Evidence Required

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Elements

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 for the job

1.1 Wheel alignment specification and adjustment procedures are identified and used to determine alignment process

1.2 Wheel alignment pre-checks are completed according to vehicle manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures

1.3 Wheel alignment measuring tools and equipment are selected and connected to vehicle according to workplace procedures

2. Align wheels

2.1 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and workplace procedures are identified and followed

2.2 Information on wheel alignment equipment is accessed and interpreted from manufacturer specifications

2.3 Wheels are aligned using alignment procedures that comply with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures

2.4 Adjustments on aligned wheels are made according to vehicle manufacturer specifications

3. Complete work processes

3.1 Wheel alignment tools, equipment and work area are cleaned, maintained and inspected for faults according to workplace procedures

3.2 Faulty equipment is identified, tagged and reported

3.3 Pre- and post-wheel alignment measurements are recorded and workplace forms are completed according to workplace procedures

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements

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 for the job

1.1 Wheel alignment specification and adjustment procedures are identified and used to determine alignment process

1.2 Wheel alignment pre-checks are completed according to vehicle manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures

1.3 Wheel alignment measuring tools and equipment are selected and connected to vehicle according to workplace procedures

2. Align wheels

2.1 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and workplace procedures are identified and followed

2.2 Information on wheel alignment equipment is accessed and interpreted from manufacturer specifications

2.3 Wheels are aligned using alignment procedures that comply with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures

2.4 Adjustments on aligned wheels are made according to vehicle manufacturer specifications

3. Complete work processes

3.1 Wheel alignment tools, equipment and work area are cleaned, maintained and inspected for faults according to workplace procedures

3.2 Faulty equipment is identified, tagged and reported

3.3 Pre- and post-wheel alignment measurements are recorded and workplace forms are completed according to workplace procedures

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.

Workplace procedures must include:

recording and reporting procedures

WHS requirements to perform wheel alignment

workplace wheel alignment, testing and equipment.

Equipment must include:

testing equipment

wheel alignment equipment.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Wheel alignment specification and adjustment procedures are identified and used to determine alignment process 
Wheel alignment pre-checks are completed according to vehicle manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures 
Wheel alignment measuring tools and equipment are selected and connected to vehicle according to workplace procedures 
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and workplace procedures are identified and followed 
Information on wheel alignment equipment is accessed and interpreted from manufacturer specifications 
Wheels are aligned using alignment procedures that comply with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures 
Adjustments on aligned wheels are made according to vehicle manufacturer specifications 
Wheel alignment tools, equipment and work area are cleaned, maintained and inspected for faults according to workplace procedures 
Faulty equipment is identified, tagged and reported 
Pre- and post-wheel alignment measurements are recorded and workplace forms are completed according to workplace procedures 

Forms

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