AURHTD004 - Carry out heavy vehicle wheel alignment operations
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AURHTD004 Carry out heavy vehicle wheel alignment operations
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Version 1.0 Issue Date: April 2024
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to carry out heavy vehicle wheel alignment operations. It involves identifying and confirming work requirements, preparing for the work, carrying out pre-alignment inspection and wheel alignment, and completing workplace processes and documentation.
It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The wheel alignment operations include those of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles or mobile plant machinery. The unit does not apply to light vehicles, light commercial vehicles or motorcycles.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Evidence Required
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Elements
Elements describe the essential outcomes.
Performance Criteria
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.
1. Carry out wheel alignment pre-checks
1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
1.2 Alignment pre-check information is sourced and interpreted
1.3 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
1.4 Alignment pre-checks of vehicle wheels, steering and suspension condition are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
1.5 Faults are identified and reported according to workplace procedures as necessary
2. Carry out vehicle wheel alignment activities
2.1 Vehicle wheel alignment specifications are sourced and interpreted
2.2 Wheel alignment measuring equipment is connected to vehicle according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
2.3 Wheel alignment is carried out without causing damage to components or systems, and readings are recorded
2.4 Corrective adjustments are carried out according to workplace procedures and safety requirements, and within manufacturer specifications
2.5 Wheel alignment is re-checked to confirm accuracy of adjustments
2.6 Post-adjustment wheel alignment readings are recorded and reported according to workplace procedures
3. Complete work process
3.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle is presented ready for use
3.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
3.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
3.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standard defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:
align the wheels on at least three different heavy vehicles, in which the work must involve measuring, recording and adjusting the following angles to manufacturer specifications:
camber
caster
king pin inclination (KPI)
toe (toe-in and toe-out)
toe-out on turns.
Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to heavy vehicle wheel alignment operations, including procedures for raising and supporting heavy vehicles or machinery
application, purpose and operating principles of steering geometry and wheel alignment angles, including:
wheel alignment equipment types, application and operation
procedures for measuring and adjusting steering angles, including:
camber
caster
toe-in and toe-out
toe-out on turns
post-wheel alignment testing procedures for heavy vehicles.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
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 heavy 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
three different heavy vehicles requiring wheel alignment
wheel alignment equipment for heavy vehicles
tools, equipment and materials appropriate for carrying out wheel alignment operations on heavy vehicles.
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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Elements
Elements describe the essential outcomes.
Performance Criteria
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.
1. Carry out wheel alignment pre-checks
1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
1.2 Alignment pre-check information is sourced and interpreted
1.3 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
1.4 Alignment pre-checks of vehicle wheels, steering and suspension condition are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
1.5 Faults are identified and reported according to workplace procedures as necessary
2. Carry out vehicle wheel alignment activities
2.1 Vehicle wheel alignment specifications are sourced and interpreted
2.2 Wheel alignment measuring equipment is connected to vehicle according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
2.3 Wheel alignment is carried out without causing damage to components or systems, and readings are recorded
2.4 Corrective adjustments are carried out according to workplace procedures and safety requirements, and within manufacturer specifications
2.5 Wheel alignment is re-checked to confirm accuracy of adjustments
2.6 Post-adjustment wheel alignment readings are recorded and reported according to workplace procedures
3. Complete work process
3.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle is presented ready for use
3.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
3.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
3.4 Workplace documentation is processed 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.
Safety requirements mustinclude:
work health and safety (WHS), occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for raising and supporting heavy vehicles or machinery.
Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standard defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:
align the wheels on at least three different heavy vehicles, in which the work must involve measuring, recording and adjusting the following angles to manufacturer specifications:
camber
caster
king pin inclination (KPI)
toe (toe-in and toe-out)
toe-out on turns.
Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to heavy vehicle wheel alignment operations, including procedures for raising and supporting heavy vehicles or machinery
application, purpose and operating principles of steering geometry and wheel alignment angles, including:
wheel alignment equipment types, application and operation
procedures for measuring and adjusting steering angles, including:
camber
caster
toe-in and toe-out
toe-out on turns
post-wheel alignment testing procedures for heavy vehicles.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
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 heavy 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
three different heavy vehicles requiring wheel alignment
wheel alignment equipment for heavy vehicles
tools, equipment and materials appropriate for carrying out wheel alignment operations on heavy vehicles.
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Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice
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Comments/feedback
Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
Alignment pre-check information is sourced and interpreted
Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
Alignment pre-checks of vehicle wheels, steering and suspension condition are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
Faults are identified and reported according to workplace procedures as necessary
Vehicle wheel alignment specifications are sourced and interpreted
Wheel alignment measuring equipment is connected to vehicle according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
Wheel alignment is carried out without causing damage to components or systems, and readings are recorded
Corrective adjustments are carried out according to workplace procedures and safety requirements, and within manufacturer specifications
Wheel alignment is re-checked to confirm accuracy of adjustments
Post-adjustment wheel alignment readings are recorded and reported according to workplace procedures
Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle is presented ready for use
Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
Alignment pre-check information is sourced and interpreted
Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
Alignment pre-checks of vehicle wheels, steering and suspension condition are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
Faults are identified and reported according to workplace procedures as necessary
Vehicle wheel alignment specifications are sourced and interpreted
Wheel alignment measuring equipment is connected to vehicle according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
Wheel alignment is carried out without causing damage to components or systems, and readings are recorded
Corrective adjustments are carried out according to workplace procedures and safety requirements, and within manufacturer specifications
Wheel alignment is re-checked to confirm accuracy of adjustments
Post-adjustment wheel alignment readings are recorded and reported according to workplace procedures
Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle is presented ready for use
Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
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