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AURLTD003 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Reset steering system alignment adjustments to customer specifications

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AURLTD003 - Reset steering system alignment adjustments to customer specifications
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes required to reset the steering system alignment according to customer specifications. It involves assessing any modifications made to a steering system against safety and Australian Design Rule (ADR) compliance, checking the vehicle, performing any necessary adjustments, and then testing the vehicle.It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The steering systems are those of four wheel drive (4WD) vehicles, light vehicles, light commercial vehicles or motorsport vehicles.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
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 steering systems 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 repair workplace or simulated workplace

workplace instructions

manufacturer steering system alignment specifications

Australian Design Rules

two different vehicles requiring steering system adjustments to the angles specified in the performance evidence

wheel alignment equipment

tools, equipment and materials appropriate for adjusting steering system alignment.

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: Prepare to reset steering system alignment
  • Purpose for resetting steering system alignment is established from workplace instructions and confirmed with customer
  • Practicality of customer specifications are assessed and discussed with customer
  • Proposed modifications are assessed in relation to ADRs and safety compliance
       
Element: Carry out alignment pre-checks
  • Vehicle is tested according to workplace procedures and safety requirements to ensure its condition is appropriate to safely reset steering system alignment
  • Vehicle wheel alignment pre-check specifications are sourced and interpreted
  • Wheel alignment equipment and tools are checked according to manufacturer and workplace procedures
       
Element: Adjust alignment to achieve required specifications
  • 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 measurements are performed and recorded according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
  • Adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
  • Post-adjustment wheel alignment measurements are performed and recorded according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
  • Vehicle is tested to confirm accuracy of adjustments according to workplace procedures
       
Element: Complete work processes
  • 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
  • Wheel aligner maintenance is completed and tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
  • Alignment adjustment data is entered into customer's vehicle records and workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
       
Element: Prepare to reset steering system alignment
  • Purpose for resetting steering system alignment is established from workplace instructions and confirmed with customer
  • Practicality of customer specifications are assessed and discussed with customer
  • Proposed modifications are assessed in relation to ADRs and safety compliance
       
Element: Carry out alignment pre-checks
  • Vehicle is tested according to workplace procedures and safety requirements to ensure its condition is appropriate to safely reset steering system alignment
  • Vehicle wheel alignment pre-check specifications are sourced and interpreted
  • Wheel alignment equipment and tools are checked according to manufacturer and workplace procedures
       
Element: Adjust alignment to achieve required specifications
  • 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 measurements are performed and recorded according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
  • Adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
  • Post-adjustment wheel alignment measurements are performed and recorded according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
  • Vehicle is tested to confirm accuracy of adjustments according to workplace procedures
       
Element: Complete work processes
  • 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
  • Wheel aligner maintenance is completed and tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
  • Alignment adjustment data is entered into customer's vehicle records and workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
       


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. Prepare to reset steering system alignment

1.1 Purpose for resetting steering system alignment is established from workplace instructions and confirmed with customer

1.2 Practicality of customer specifications are assessed and discussed with customer

1.3 Proposed modifications are assessed in relation to ADRs and safety compliance

2. Carry out alignment pre-checks

2.1 Vehicle is tested according to workplace procedures and safety requirements to ensure its condition is appropriate to safely reset steering system alignment

2.2 Vehicle wheel alignment pre-check specifications are sourced and interpreted

2.3 Wheel alignment equipment and tools are checked according to manufacturer and workplace procedures

3. Adjust alignment to achieve required specifications

3.1 Vehicle wheel alignment specifications are sourced and interpreted

3.2 Wheel alignment measuring equipment is connected to vehicle according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures

3.3 Wheel alignment measurements are performed and recorded according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements

3.4 Adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements

3.5 Post-adjustment wheel alignment measurements are performed and recorded according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements

3.6 Vehicle is tested to confirm accuracy of adjustments according to workplace procedures

4. Complete work processes

4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle is presented ready for use

4.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected

4.3 Wheel aligner maintenance is completed and tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures

4.4 Alignment adjustment data is entered into customer's vehicle records and workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

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:

reset the steering system alignment of two different vehicles, in which the work must involve measuring, recording and adjusting the following angles on all four wheels of each vehicle:

camber

caster

steering axis inclination (SAI)

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 resetting steering system alignment, including procedures for using air jacks

application, purpose and function of steering angles, including:

Ackermann principle of steering

camber

caster

SAI

thrust angle

toe-in and toe-out

toe-out on turns

included angle

point of intersection

scrub radius

reasons for making non-standard alignment settings on driving and ride characteristics, including:

fitting modified road springs

fitting revised shock absorbers

fitting modified sway bars

altering ride height

fitting non-standard wheel and tyre combinations

variations to understeer and oversteer

off-road use

vehicle wheel alignment pre-check procedures, including:

assessing steering system alignment adjustments against safety and Australian Design Rule (ADR) compliance

road testing

analysing tyre wear

determining wheel run-out

determining vehicle height

checking frame alignment

types and operation of wheel alignment systems, including:

laser aligners

visual aligners

camera aligners

wheel alignment checking procedures, including:

checking caster

checking camber

checking toe-in

checking toe-out on turns

wheel alignment adjustment procedures, including:

adjusting caster

adjusting camber

adjusting toe-in

adjusting toe-out on turns.


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. Prepare to reset steering system alignment

1.1 Purpose for resetting steering system alignment is established from workplace instructions and confirmed with customer

1.2 Practicality of customer specifications are assessed and discussed with customer

1.3 Proposed modifications are assessed in relation to ADRs and safety compliance

2. Carry out alignment pre-checks

2.1 Vehicle is tested according to workplace procedures and safety requirements to ensure its condition is appropriate to safely reset steering system alignment

2.2 Vehicle wheel alignment pre-check specifications are sourced and interpreted

2.3 Wheel alignment equipment and tools are checked according to manufacturer and workplace procedures

3. Adjust alignment to achieve required specifications

3.1 Vehicle wheel alignment specifications are sourced and interpreted

3.2 Wheel alignment measuring equipment is connected to vehicle according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures

3.3 Wheel alignment measurements are performed and recorded according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements

3.4 Adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements

3.5 Post-adjustment wheel alignment measurements are performed and recorded according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements

3.6 Vehicle is tested to confirm accuracy of adjustments according to workplace procedures

4. Complete work processes

4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle is presented ready for use

4.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected

4.3 Wheel aligner maintenance is completed and tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures

4.4 Alignment adjustment data is entered into customer's vehicle records and 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 must include:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for using air jacks.

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
Purpose for resetting steering system alignment is established from workplace instructions and confirmed with customer 
Practicality of customer specifications are assessed and discussed with customer 
Proposed modifications are assessed in relation to ADRs and safety compliance 
Vehicle is tested according to workplace procedures and safety requirements to ensure its condition is appropriate to safely reset steering system alignment 
Vehicle wheel alignment pre-check specifications are sourced and interpreted 
Wheel alignment equipment and tools are checked according to manufacturer and workplace procedures 
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 measurements are performed and recorded according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements 
Adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements 
Post-adjustment wheel alignment measurements are performed and recorded according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements 
Vehicle is tested to confirm accuracy of adjustments 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 
Wheel aligner maintenance is completed and tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures 
Alignment adjustment data is entered into customer's vehicle records and workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures 
Purpose for resetting steering system alignment is established from workplace instructions and confirmed with customer 
Practicality of customer specifications are assessed and discussed with customer 
Proposed modifications are assessed in relation to ADRs and safety compliance 
Vehicle is tested according to workplace procedures and safety requirements to ensure its condition is appropriate to safely reset steering system alignment 
Vehicle wheel alignment pre-check specifications are sourced and interpreted 
Wheel alignment equipment and tools are checked according to manufacturer and workplace procedures 
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 measurements are performed and recorded according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements 
Adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements 
Post-adjustment wheel alignment measurements are performed and recorded according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements 
Vehicle is tested to confirm accuracy of adjustments 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 
Wheel aligner maintenance is completed and tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures 
Alignment adjustment data is entered into customer's vehicle records and workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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