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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify and confirm the work requirement
  2. Prepare for analysis and evaluation
  3. Apply the analysis and evaluative methodology
  4. Select response measure
  5. Restore the workplace

Required Skills

Required skills

research organise and understand technical information related to contemporary motorcycle engine and transmission systems monitoring and testing processes diagnostic methods and options and safety procedures

communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications coordination of work with site supervisor other workers and customers reporting of work outcomes and completion of regulatory commercial and vehicle information systems inputs

plan and organise activities including the planning of analytical processes establishment of evaluative success criteria preparation and layout of the worksite and the obtaining of testing equipment and materials to avoid backtracking workflow interruptions or wastage

work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity

use mathematical ideas and techniques to complete measurements calculate analytical requirements calibrate and establish testing equipment and present analytical results

establish analytical processes including diagnostic processes which anticipate and allow for risks cater for both direct and indirect evidence avoid or minimise reworking and avoid wastage

use the workplace technology related to systems analysis and diagnosis information research and management systems testing equipment maintenance equipment tooling calculators and measuring devices

Required knowledge

motorcycle terminology and definitions

general knowledge of the concepts principles and processes involved in planning and implementing systems analysis and evaluation

basic electrical theory covering voltage current resistance power magnetics and inductance

mechanical theory covering the concepts and principles of mechanical hydraulic and pneumatic systems

general knowledge of the types functions operations and limitations of motorcycle engines and transmission systems

detailed knowledge of the types function operations and limitations of motorcycle fuel systemscomponents

detailed knowledge of the types function operations and limitations of motorcycle ignition systemscomponents

detailed knowledge of the types function operations and limitations of motorcycle intake systemscomponents

detailed knowledge of the types function operations and limitations of motorcycle exhaust systemscomponents

detailed knowledge of the types function operations and limitations of motorcycle lubrication systemscomponents

detailed knowledge of the types function operations and limitations of motorcycle cooling systemscomponents

detailed knowledge of the types function operations and limitations of motorcycle engine and transmission mounting systemscomponents

general knowledge of the theory of diagnosis including concept design and planning

detailed knowledge of the types functions operations and limitations of diagnostic testing equipment

general knowledge of automotive digital computing systems

general knowledge of the methods and processes for documenting and reporting diagnostic findings and recommendations

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Interpret work order and locate and apply information

Apply safety requirements including the isolation of equipment and use of personal protective equipment

Follow work instructions operating procedures and inspection processes to

minimise the risk of injury to self and others

prevent damage and wastage of goods equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Complete failure analyses on a minimum of three motorcycle engine and transmission systems with real or simulated multisystem and intermittent faults and identify evaluate select and document the most appropriate rectification measure

Analyse and validate or recommend variations to a minimum of two available repairmodification procedures for motorcycle engine and transmission systems

Document and report the diagnostic process and findings and recommended rectification for two of the above

Work effectively with others

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with process equipment material work instructions and deadlines

Access to a requirement and objectives for analysis and evaluation motorcycle engine and transmission systems with real or simulated faults monitoring processes and testing equipment appropriate to the objectives research facilities and technical information and a work environment

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit of competence is most likely to be project related under real or simulated conditions and require portfolios or other forms of indirect evidence of process Direct evidence may include certification of compliance of the final outcomeproduct or authorisation for use by a competent authority

Assessment must confirm the inference that competence is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstances but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role

Guidance information for assessment


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Failure analysis and evaluation process

The objective of the failure analysis and evaluation process may be to determine fault rectification measures, to effect variation in system characteristics and parameters or to enhance system performance.

Motorcycles

Motorcycles are to include two-wheel, four-wheel and two-wheel fitted with sidecar.

Motorcycle engine systems

Motorcycle engine systems are to include two-stroke, four-stroke petrol single and multi-cylinder.

Total engine systems

Total engine systems to be covered in this unit are to include the engine and related fuel, ignition, intake, exhaust, lubrication and cooling systems.

Motorcycle engine system failures

Motorcycle engine system failures covered by this unit are to include engine (poor performance, excessive oil consumption, engine stoppages), fuel (contamination, flow, pressure, leakage), ignition (no-start, no-run, misfire, erratic operation, lack of power, charging), intake (leakage, noise, vibration, inadequate control, exhaust (noise, pressure, abnormal emissions, blockages, lubrication (pressure, flow, leakage, abnormal engine wear, inadequate filtration, sludge formation, excessive deposits, overheating, cooling (overcooling, insufficient cooler flow, coolant out of specification, lack of air flow, internal corrosion), mounting (noise, vibration, hardness, clutch shudder, erratic transmission control).

Transmission systems

Transmission systems to be covered by this unit are to include mechanical with variable ratio or constant mesh and chain drive, belt drive and gear drive.

Transmission system failures

Transmission system failures covered by this unit are to include abnormal component wear, clutch operations, clutch pack slippage, chain or belt drive slippage, incorrect belt/chain adjustments, contamination, driveline phasing and alignment, hard shifting, leaks, loose mountings, lubrication, noises, operating temperature, rear wheel locking, vibrations.

Engine and transmission system failures

Engine and transmission system failures covered by this unit are to include indirect faults caused by the influence of external systems which may or may not be faulty in their primary operations.

OH&S

OH&S requirements include vehicle industry regulations, safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods code and safe operating procedures.

Legislative requirements

Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, Australian Design Rules, environmental legislation, health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements.

Evaluative criteria

Evaluative criteria, sometimes referred to as success factors, detail the criteria against which the achievement of the objectives of the analysis are judged. They are to include statistically based criteria and may include other measures.

Isolation procedures

Equipment isolation procedures are to industry and enterprise standards.

Testing equipment

Testing equipment is to include bore gauges, compression gauges, computer-based diagnostic system, cooling system analyser, crank case pressure tester (2-stroke), dial gauges, exhaust gas analysers, feeler gauges, micrometers, multimeter, oscilloscope, pressure gauges, spring compression testers, stethoscope, tachometer, telescopic gauges, temperature gauges, tension gauges, timing lights, torque gauges, vacuum gauges and verniers, and may include anemometer, barometer, hygrometer, specific gravity gauge and internet/satellite based diagnostics.

Tests

Tests to be conducted are to include component wear analysis, compression, cylinder leakage, engine performance, exhaust gas sampling, flow, lubricant sampling, oil consumption, pressure, sample collection/processing, sensor integrity and function, specific gravity, temperature, transmission clutch slippage, vacuum and wiring harness integrity.

Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices.

Information and procedures

Workplace procedures relating to the use of tooling and equipment.

Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication.

Manufacturer/component supplier specifications and application procedures for testing equipment and material.

Manufacturer/component supplier specifications, schematics and operational procedures related to motorcycle engine and transmission systems.

Australian Design Rules.

Motorcycle industry legislation/regulations.

Motorcycle industry publications related to emerging engine and transmission system technology and technology changes.