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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 braking 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

detailed knowledge of the types functions and limitations of friction materials associated with motorcycle braking systems

detailed knowledge of the types function operations and limitations of motorcycle mechanical braking systems components

detailed knowledge of the types function operations and limitations of motorcycle hydraulic braking systems components

detailed knowledge of the types function operations and limitations of motorcycle abs braking systems components

detailed knowledge of the influence of equipment trailing on motorcycle braking systems

general knowledge of the Australian design rules requirements related to motorcycle braking systems

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 braking 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 braking 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 braking 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.

Braking systems

Braking systems to be covered in this unit are to include mechanical, hydraulic and ABS systems.

Braking system failures

Braking system failures covered by this unit are to include application and release times, brake balance, brake drum wear, calibration/adjustment specifications, component damage, conductors - piping specifications, contamination, fluids out of specification, friction material abnormalities, leaks, overheating, system pressures.

Braking 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.

Unit context

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

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

Work requires individuals to demonstrate research, analytical, judgement and problem-solving skills in the diagnosis of faults.

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 air gauges, computer-based diagnostic systems, dynamometer, micrometers, multimeter, pressure gauges, temperature gauges, verniers and may include brake timer and electronic stethoscope.

Tests

Tests to be conducted are to include accumulator pressure, disc stack height, pressure, system performance (distance/balance), sensor/actuator and wiring harness integrity, sampling (collection and processing, wear analysis (drum/disc/lining material) and monitoring/analysis of computer-based diagnostic systems.

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 braking systems.

Australian Design Rules.

Motorcycle industry regulations.

Motorcycle industry publications related to emerging braking system technology and technology changes.