This unit describes the performance outcomes required to test, dismantle, inspect, reassemble and adjust the suspension of a motor sport competition vehicle. It involves preparing for the task, selecting the correct preparation procedure, carrying out the task, performing post-preparation testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It requires the technical ability to determine competition vehicle suspension requirements and the effects of making changes to variables.
It applies to those working in the motor sport industry.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Evidence Required
List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
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.
1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions and category regulations
1.2 Rules and regulations and vehicle specifications and tolerances are analysed for competitive advantage
1.3 Suspension requirements are determined according to vehicle operating criteria
1.4 Component requirements are documented and communicated to appropriate personnel
2. Prepare for work on suspension
2.1 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
2.2 Work area is cleaned and laid out for job requirements according to team requirements
2.3 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed according to safety requirements
2.4 Vehicle is cleaned and prepared for initial measurement according to team requirements
2.5 Existing suspension settings are measured and documented prior to component removal or adjustment according to workplace procedures
2.6 Problems with work area or operation of the equipment are reported to appropriate personnel as required
3. Dismantle, modify and assemble non-sealed dampers
3.1 Damper removal, testing and dismantling procedures are sourced and interpreted
3.2 Dampers are tested, dismantled, cleaned, inspected and measured for wear, and tolerances are determined according to manufacturer specifications and safety and environmental requirements
3.3 Dampers are replaced, repaired or modified as required according to manufacturer specifications, safety requirements and team procedures
3.4 Dampers are prepared and tested according to manufacturer specifications and procedures, and safety requirements
4. Dismantle, replace or change springs
4.1 Methods for removing and dismantling springs according to manufacturer specifications are sourced and interpreted
4.2 Spring dimensions are measured and documented before dismantling
4.3 Springs are disassembled and cleaned, and rates and tolerances are checked according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
4.4 Retention, replacement, adjustment or service of components is made according to team procedures
4.5 Replacement springs are checked as required for rate and wear according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
5. Configure suspension components and settings
5.1 Removed suspension components are inspected for quality and readiness for installation
5.2 Sub-assemblies and fasteners are installed and tensioned in correct sequence according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
5.3 Associated components, sub-assemblies and structural elements of vehicle affecting suspension configuration are checked for serviceability as required and according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
5.4 Suspension components and settings are adjusted and configured within tolerances according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
5.5 Suspension settings are documented and problems with vehicle sub-assemblies are reported to appropriate personnel according to workplace procedures
6. Complete work processes
6.1 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to team procedures
6.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
6.3 Surplus material and components are checked and stored according to workplace requirements and problems are reported to appropriate personnel as required
6.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to team requirements
Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standards defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:
prepare the suspensions of two different competition vehicles.
Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to preparing competition vehicle suspension, including procedures for:
selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)
managing stored energy in springs
environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of fluids released from dampers
function, configurations, application and limitations of competition vehicle suspension systems
suspension system dismantling and testing procedures, including:
suspension setting measurement procedures and calculations
on-vehicle damper and spring assembly testing procedures
damper and spring assembly removal and replacement procedures
damper bench-testing, dismantling, inspection, measurement and evaluation procedures
spring assembly off-vehicle testing, dismantling, inspection, measurement and evaluation procedures
suspension system assembly and adjustment procedures, including:
damper oil refilling, bleeding and re-gassing procedures
spring assembly reassembly procedures
suspension setting adjustment and configuration procedures.
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 competition vehicle suspensions that they have prepared, e.g. work order.
Assessors must verify performance evidence through questioning on skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.
The following resources must be made available:
motor sport workplace or simulated workplace
suspension components
two different competition vehicles
tools and equipment appropriate for preparing competition vehicle suspension.
Submission Requirements
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Assessment task 1: [title] Due date:
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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.
1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions and category regulations
1.2 Rules and regulations and vehicle specifications and tolerances are analysed for competitive advantage
1.3 Suspension requirements are determined according to vehicle operating criteria
1.4 Component requirements are documented and communicated to appropriate personnel
2. Prepare for work on suspension
2.1 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
2.2 Work area is cleaned and laid out for job requirements according to team requirements
2.3 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed according to safety requirements
2.4 Vehicle is cleaned and prepared for initial measurement according to team requirements
2.5 Existing suspension settings are measured and documented prior to component removal or adjustment according to workplace procedures
2.6 Problems with work area or operation of the equipment are reported to appropriate personnel as required
3. Dismantle, modify and assemble non-sealed dampers
3.1 Damper removal, testing and dismantling procedures are sourced and interpreted
3.2 Dampers are tested, dismantled, cleaned, inspected and measured for wear, and tolerances are determined according to manufacturer specifications and safety and environmental requirements
3.3 Dampers are replaced, repaired or modified as required according to manufacturer specifications, safety requirements and team procedures
3.4 Dampers are prepared and tested according to manufacturer specifications and procedures, and safety requirements
4. Dismantle, replace or change springs
4.1 Methods for removing and dismantling springs according to manufacturer specifications are sourced and interpreted
4.2 Spring dimensions are measured and documented before dismantling
4.3 Springs are disassembled and cleaned, and rates and tolerances are checked according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
4.4 Retention, replacement, adjustment or service of components is made according to team procedures
4.5 Replacement springs are checked as required for rate and wear according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
5. Configure suspension components and settings
5.1 Removed suspension components are inspected for quality and readiness for installation
5.2 Sub-assemblies and fasteners are installed and tensioned in correct sequence according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
5.3 Associated components, sub-assemblies and structural elements of vehicle affecting suspension configuration are checked for serviceability as required and according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
5.4 Suspension components and settings are adjusted and configured within tolerances according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
5.5 Suspension settings are documented and problems with vehicle sub-assemblies are reported to appropriate personnel according to workplace procedures
6. Complete work processes
6.1 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to team procedures
6.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
6.3 Surplus material and components are checked and stored according to workplace requirements and problems are reported to appropriate personnel as required
6.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to team requirements
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:
work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for:
selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)
managing stored energy in springs.
Environmental requirements must include:
procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of fluids released from dampers.
Prepared and tested must include:
amount and type of oil added, bled, bench tested and re-gassed.
Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standards defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:
prepare the suspensions of two different competition vehicles.
Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to preparing competition vehicle suspension, including procedures for:
selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)
managing stored energy in springs
environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of fluids released from dampers
function, configurations, application and limitations of competition vehicle suspension systems
suspension system dismantling and testing procedures, including:
suspension setting measurement procedures and calculations
on-vehicle damper and spring assembly testing procedures
damper and spring assembly removal and replacement procedures
damper bench-testing, dismantling, inspection, measurement and evaluation procedures
spring assembly off-vehicle testing, dismantling, inspection, measurement and evaluation procedures
suspension system assembly and adjustment procedures, including:
damper oil refilling, bleeding and re-gassing procedures
spring assembly reassembly procedures
suspension setting adjustment and configuration procedures.
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 competition vehicle suspensions that they have prepared, e.g. work order.
Assessors must verify performance evidence through questioning on skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.
The following resources must be made available:
motor sport workplace or simulated workplace
suspension components
two different competition vehicles
tools and equipment appropriate for preparing competition vehicle suspension.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
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 and category regulations
Rules and regulations and vehicle specifications and tolerances are analysed for competitive advantage
Suspension requirements are determined according to vehicle operating criteria
Component requirements are documented and communicated to appropriate personnel
Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
Work area is cleaned and laid out for job requirements according to team requirements
Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed according to safety requirements
Vehicle is cleaned and prepared for initial measurement according to team requirements
Existing suspension settings are measured and documented prior to component removal or adjustment according to workplace procedures
Problems with work area or operation of the equipment are reported to appropriate personnel as required
Damper removal, testing and dismantling procedures are sourced and interpreted
Dampers are tested, dismantled, cleaned, inspected and measured for wear, and tolerances are determined according to manufacturer specifications and safety and environmental requirements
Dampers are replaced, repaired or modified as required according to manufacturer specifications, safety requirements and team procedures
Dampers are prepared and tested according to manufacturer specifications and procedures, and safety requirements
Methods for removing and dismantling springs according to manufacturer specifications are sourced and interpreted
Spring dimensions are measured and documented before dismantling
Springs are disassembled and cleaned, and rates and tolerances are checked according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
Retention, replacement, adjustment or service of components is made according to team procedures
Replacement springs are checked as required for rate and wear according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
Removed suspension components are inspected for quality and readiness for installation
Sub-assemblies and fasteners are installed and tensioned in correct sequence according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
Associated components, sub-assemblies and structural elements of vehicle affecting suspension configuration are checked for serviceability as required and according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
Suspension components and settings are adjusted and configured within tolerances according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
Suspension settings are documented and problems with vehicle sub-assemblies are reported to appropriate personnel according to workplace procedures
Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to team procedures
Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
Surplus material and components are checked and stored according to workplace requirements and problems are reported to appropriate personnel as required
Workplace documentation is processed according to team requirements
Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions and category regulations
Rules and regulations and vehicle specifications and tolerances are analysed for competitive advantage
Suspension requirements are determined according to vehicle operating criteria
Component requirements are documented and communicated to appropriate personnel
Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
Work area is cleaned and laid out for job requirements according to team requirements
Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed according to safety requirements
Vehicle is cleaned and prepared for initial measurement according to team requirements
Existing suspension settings are measured and documented prior to component removal or adjustment according to workplace procedures
Problems with work area or operation of the equipment are reported to appropriate personnel as required
Damper removal, testing and dismantling procedures are sourced and interpreted
Dampers are tested, dismantled, cleaned, inspected and measured for wear, and tolerances are determined according to manufacturer specifications and safety and environmental requirements
Dampers are replaced, repaired or modified as required according to manufacturer specifications, safety requirements and team procedures
Dampers are prepared and tested according to manufacturer specifications and procedures, and safety requirements
Methods for removing and dismantling springs according to manufacturer specifications are sourced and interpreted
Spring dimensions are measured and documented before dismantling
Springs are disassembled and cleaned, and rates and tolerances are checked according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
Retention, replacement, adjustment or service of components is made according to team procedures
Replacement springs are checked as required for rate and wear according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
Removed suspension components are inspected for quality and readiness for installation
Sub-assemblies and fasteners are installed and tensioned in correct sequence according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
Associated components, sub-assemblies and structural elements of vehicle affecting suspension configuration are checked for serviceability as required and according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
Suspension components and settings are adjusted and configured within tolerances according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
Suspension settings are documented and problems with vehicle sub-assemblies are reported to appropriate personnel according to workplace procedures
Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to team procedures
Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
Surplus material and components are checked and stored according to workplace requirements and problems are reported to appropriate personnel as required
Workplace documentation is processed according to team requirements