Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AURLTA001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Identify automotive mechanical systems and components

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AURLTA001 - Identify automotive mechanical systems and components
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes required to identify the function and basic operation of a range of vehicle mechanical systems and components. It involves preparing for the task, locating information on the systems and components, and demonstrating knowledge of mechanical systems.It applies to those undertaking a Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) or pre-vocational qualification as preparation to entering the automotive service and repair or automotive manufacturing industry. The unit is designed for use in a highly supervised context and is not suitable for use in a vocational qualification.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

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 vehicles or machinery that they have worked on, 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 workplace or simulated workplace

workshop or task instructions

information regarding basic mechanical principles and fundamentals

information regarding vehicle mechanical systems and components

workplace safety equipment, including PPE

vehicle or a range of automotive mechanical systems and components

automotive tools and equipment.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Mechanical - Light Vehicle
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Locate and identify mechanical system and its components
  • Task instruction is interpreted and vehicle or machinery to be worked on is identified
  • Technical information regarding mechanical system to be identified is located
  • Mechanical system major components are located and identified on a vehicle or machinery according to safety requirements and task instructions
       
Element: Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical system
  • System function is determined from technical information and demonstrated during workplace activities
  • System major component function and basic operation are determined from technical information and demonstrated during workplace activities
  • System relationship to vehicle or machinery operation is determined from technical information and demonstrated during workplace activities
       
Element: Locate and identify mechanical system and its components
  • Task instruction is interpreted and vehicle or machinery to be worked on is identified
  • Technical information regarding mechanical system to be identified is located
  • Mechanical system major components are located and identified on a vehicle or machinery according to safety requirements and task instructions
       
Element: Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical system
  • System function is determined from technical information and demonstrated during workplace activities
  • System major component function and basic operation are determined from technical information and demonstrated during workplace activities
  • System relationship to vehicle or machinery operation is determined from technical information and demonstrated during workplace activities
       


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. Locate and identify mechanical system and its components

1.1 Task instruction is interpreted and vehicle or machinery to be worked on is identified

1.2 Technical information regarding mechanical system to be identified is located

1.3 Mechanical system major components are located and identified on a vehicle or machinery according to safety requirements and task instructions

2. Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical system

2.1 System function is determined from technical information and demonstrated during workplace activities

2.2 System major component function and basic operation are determined from technical information and demonstrated during workplace activities

2.3 System relationship to vehicle or machinery operation is determined from technical information and demonstrated during workplace activities

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:

identify, locate and demonstrate knowledge of the operation of the following vehicle mechanical systems while carrying out workplace activities that involve all of the following systems:

engine systems

transmission and drivetrain

steering system

suspension system

fuel system

cooling system

braking system

exhaust system.

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to identifying vehicle mechanical systems and components, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

using tools and equipment

working safely

basic theory and principles of automotive mechanical systems, including:

mechanical advantage

gear ratio

hydraulics

pneumatics

identification, function and basic operation of vehicle mechanical systems and components, including:

engine systems

transmission and drivetrain

steering system

suspension system

fuel system

cooling system

braking system

exhaust system

automotive terminology relating to mechanical systems.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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. Locate and identify mechanical system and its components

1.1 Task instruction is interpreted and vehicle or machinery to be worked on is identified

1.2 Technical information regarding mechanical system to be identified is located

1.3 Mechanical system major components are located and identified on a vehicle or machinery according to safety requirements and task instructions

2. Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical system

2.1 System function is determined from technical information and demonstrated during workplace activities

2.2 System major component function and basic operation are determined from technical information and demonstrated during workplace activities

2.3 System relationship to vehicle or machinery operation is determined from technical information and demonstrated during workplace activities

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)

using tools and equipment

working safely.

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 Yes No Comments/feedback
Task instruction is interpreted and vehicle or machinery to be worked on is identified 
Technical information regarding mechanical system to be identified is located 
Mechanical system major components are located and identified on a vehicle or machinery according to safety requirements and task instructions 
System function is determined from technical information and demonstrated during workplace activities 
System major component function and basic operation are determined from technical information and demonstrated during workplace activities 
System relationship to vehicle or machinery operation is determined from technical information and demonstrated during workplace activities 
Task instruction is interpreted and vehicle or machinery to be worked on is identified 
Technical information regarding mechanical system to be identified is located 
Mechanical system major components are located and identified on a vehicle or machinery according to safety requirements and task instructions 
System function is determined from technical information and demonstrated during workplace activities 
System major component function and basic operation are determined from technical information and demonstrated during workplace activities 
System relationship to vehicle or machinery operation is determined from technical information and demonstrated during workplace activities 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AURLTA001 - Identify automotive mechanical systems and components
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