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AURMTA008 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply aerodynamic and vehicle dynamic principles and effects to competition vehicles

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Issue Date: March 2024


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Unit of Competency AURMTA008 - Apply aerodynamic and vehicle dynamic principles and effects to competition vehicles
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes required to determine aerodynamic and vehicle dynamic requirements of competition vehicles, devise improvement strategies, apply changes and test results. It involves preparing for the task, determining optimum settings, supervising configuration adjustments, applying dynamic principles, and testing vehicle aerodynamics. It requires understanding of the terminology, principles and effects of the physics involved in resistance and motion.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.
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 competition vehicle settings they have configured, 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

two different competition vehicles requiring configuration resetting

controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary regulations for a motor sport event

tools and equipment appropriate for adjusting and modifying tyres, steering and suspension, and aerodynamic device settings.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Motor Sport
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 determine optimum aerodynamic settings
  • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
  • Setting requirements are determined from motor sport event information
  • Regulations, specifications and tolerances are examined for possible competitive advantages
  • Specifications are checked for required known factors and any required clarification of specifications is sought
  • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
       
Element: Determine optimum tyre settings
  • Tyre setting requirements are calculated and determined according to known factors
  • Effects of selected tyre settings on overall vehicle performance are evaluated
  • Anticipated performance improvement is quantified and optimum settings are documented
       
Element: Determine optimum steering and suspension settings
  • Steering and suspension setting requirements are calculated and determined according to known factors
  • Effects of selected steering and suspension settings on overall vehicle performance are evaluated
  • Anticipated performance improvement is quantified and optimum settings are documented
       
Element: Determine optimum aerodynamic device settings
  • Aerodynamic device setting requirements are calculated and determined according to known factors
  • Effects of selected aerodynamic device settings on overall vehicle performance are evaluated
  • Anticipated performance improvement is quantified and optimum settings are documented
       
Element: Supervise configuration of aerodynamic and vehicle dynamic settings
  • Tooling and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
  • Aerodynamic and vehicle dynamic optimum settings are configured according to team procedures and safety requirements
  • Post-configuration checks are made to ensure accurate and complete changes according to team procedures and safety requirements
  • Problems with work area or operation of equipment are evaluated and decisions implemented as required
  • Proposals for modifications or adaptation of equipment or components are evaluated and implemented as required
  • Work area cleanliness and layout for job requirements are monitored
       
Element: Test aerodynamic and vehicle dynamic settings
  • Test procedures are determined and settings are tested against anticipated performance improvement according to team procedures and safety requirements
  • Testing procedure and results are documented
  • Recommendations for setting usage are devised and implemented
       
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 material are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
  • Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
  • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
       
Element: Prepare to determine optimum aerodynamic settings
  • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
  • Setting requirements are determined from motor sport event information
  • Regulations, specifications and tolerances are examined for possible competitive advantages
  • Specifications are checked for required known factors and any required clarification of specifications is sought
  • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
       
Element: Determine optimum tyre settings
  • Tyre setting requirements are calculated and determined according to known factors
  • Effects of selected tyre settings on overall vehicle performance are evaluated
  • Anticipated performance improvement is quantified and optimum settings are documented
       
Element: Determine optimum steering and suspension settings
  • Steering and suspension setting requirements are calculated and determined according to known factors
  • Effects of selected steering and suspension settings on overall vehicle performance are evaluated
  • Anticipated performance improvement is quantified and optimum settings are documented
       
Element: Determine optimum aerodynamic device settings
  • Aerodynamic device setting requirements are calculated and determined according to known factors
  • Effects of selected aerodynamic device settings on overall vehicle performance are evaluated
  • Anticipated performance improvement is quantified and optimum settings are documented
       
Element: Supervise configuration of aerodynamic and vehicle dynamic settings
  • Tooling and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
  • Aerodynamic and vehicle dynamic optimum settings are configured according to team procedures and safety requirements
  • Post-configuration checks are made to ensure accurate and complete changes according to team procedures and safety requirements
  • Problems with work area or operation of equipment are evaluated and decisions implemented as required
  • Proposals for modifications or adaptation of equipment or components are evaluated and implemented as required
  • Work area cleanliness and layout for job requirements are monitored
       
Element: Test aerodynamic and vehicle dynamic settings
  • Test procedures are determined and settings are tested against anticipated performance improvement according to team procedures and safety requirements
  • Testing procedure and results are documented
  • Recommendations for setting usage are devised and implemented
       
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 material are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
  • Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
  • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
       


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. Prepare to determine optimum aerodynamic settings

1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions

1.2 Setting requirements are determined from motor sport event information

1.3 Regulations, specifications and tolerances are examined for possible competitive advantages

1.4 Specifications are checked for required known factors and any required clarification of specifications is sought

1.5 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed

2. Determine optimum tyre settings

2.1 Tyre setting requirements are calculated and determined according to known factors

2.2 Effects of selected tyre settings on overall vehicle performance are evaluated

2.3 Anticipated performance improvement is quantified and optimum settings are documented

3. Determine optimum steering and suspension settings

3.1 Steering and suspension setting requirements are calculated and determined according to known factors

3.2 Effects of selected steering and suspension settings on overall vehicle performance are evaluated

3.3 Anticipated performance improvement is quantified and optimum settings are documented

4. Determine optimum aerodynamic device settings

4.1 Aerodynamic device setting requirements are calculated and determined according to known factors

4.2 Effects of selected aerodynamic device settings on overall vehicle performance are evaluated

4.3 Anticipated performance improvement is quantified and optimum settings are documented

5. Supervise configuration of aerodynamic and vehicle dynamic settings

5.1 Tooling and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability

5.2 Aerodynamic and vehicle dynamic optimum settings are configured according to team procedures and safety requirements

5.3 Post-configuration checks are made to ensure accurate and complete changes according to team procedures and safety requirements

5.4 Problems with work area or operation of equipment are evaluated and decisions implemented as required

5.5 Proposals for modifications or adaptation of equipment or components are evaluated and implemented as required

5.6 Work area cleanliness and layout for job requirements are monitored

6. Test aerodynamic and vehicle dynamic settings

6.1 Test procedures are determined and settings are tested against anticipated performance improvement according to team procedures and safety requirements

6.2 Testing procedure and results are documented

6.3 Recommendations for setting usage are devised and implemented

7. Complete work processes

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

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

7.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures

7.4 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:

determine and supervise the configuration of the following settings on two different competition vehicles:

tyre settings

steering and suspension settings

aerodynamic device settings.

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to applying aerodynamic and vehicle dynamic principles and effects to competition vehicles, including procedures for identifying hazards and managing risks

key requirements of controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary regulations relating to establishing settings

terminology, principles and effects of the physics involved in resistance and motion

aerodynamic and vehicle dynamic principles and their effects on competition vehicles, including:

tyre settings, including:

construction and compound

size, including stagger

pressures

loadings

temperatures

steering and suspension settings, including:

wheel rate and linkage or leverage ratios

spring rate and spring pre-load

vehicle weight, sprung and unsprung weight

anti-roll bar rate where fitted

steering angles, including toe in and out, camber and caster

roll centres

ride height

centre of gravity

aerodynamic device settings, including:

wing angles, height and location

body panels and fittings

ground effects and ride height

frontal areas

lift reduction and drag reduction

downforce generation

downforce and drag compromise

competition vehicle test methods and procedures, including procedures for record keeping

mathematical computations for determining optimum settings.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)


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. Prepare to determine optimum aerodynamic settings

1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions

1.2 Setting requirements are determined from motor sport event information

1.3 Regulations, specifications and tolerances are examined for possible competitive advantages

1.4 Specifications are checked for required known factors and any required clarification of specifications is sought

1.5 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed

2. Determine optimum tyre settings

2.1 Tyre setting requirements are calculated and determined according to known factors

2.2 Effects of selected tyre settings on overall vehicle performance are evaluated

2.3 Anticipated performance improvement is quantified and optimum settings are documented

3. Determine optimum steering and suspension settings

3.1 Steering and suspension setting requirements are calculated and determined according to known factors

3.2 Effects of selected steering and suspension settings on overall vehicle performance are evaluated

3.3 Anticipated performance improvement is quantified and optimum settings are documented

4. Determine optimum aerodynamic device settings

4.1 Aerodynamic device setting requirements are calculated and determined according to known factors

4.2 Effects of selected aerodynamic device settings on overall vehicle performance are evaluated

4.3 Anticipated performance improvement is quantified and optimum settings are documented

5. Supervise configuration of aerodynamic and vehicle dynamic settings

5.1 Tooling and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability

5.2 Aerodynamic and vehicle dynamic optimum settings are configured according to team procedures and safety requirements

5.3 Post-configuration checks are made to ensure accurate and complete changes according to team procedures and safety requirements

5.4 Problems with work area or operation of equipment are evaluated and decisions implemented as required

5.5 Proposals for modifications or adaptation of equipment or components are evaluated and implemented as required

5.6 Work area cleanliness and layout for job requirements are monitored

6. Test aerodynamic and vehicle dynamic settings

6.1 Test procedures are determined and settings are tested against anticipated performance improvement according to team procedures and safety requirements

6.2 Testing procedure and results are documented

6.3 Recommendations for setting usage are devised and implemented

7. Complete work processes

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

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

7.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures

7.4 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.

Motor sport event information must include:

controlling body rules

category rules

supplementary regulations

component supplier specifications

team requirements.

Known factors must include:

regulatory constraints

budgetary constraints

load and speed characteristics

terrain and climate conditions

driver or rider preferences.

Safety requirements must include:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for identifying hazards and managing risks.

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
Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions 
Setting requirements are determined from motor sport event information 
Regulations, specifications and tolerances are examined for possible competitive advantages 
Specifications are checked for required known factors and any required clarification of specifications is sought 
Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed 
Tyre setting requirements are calculated and determined according to known factors 
Effects of selected tyre settings on overall vehicle performance are evaluated 
Anticipated performance improvement is quantified and optimum settings are documented 
Steering and suspension setting requirements are calculated and determined according to known factors 
Effects of selected steering and suspension settings on overall vehicle performance are evaluated 
Anticipated performance improvement is quantified and optimum settings are documented 
Aerodynamic device setting requirements are calculated and determined according to known factors 
Effects of selected aerodynamic device settings on overall vehicle performance are evaluated 
Anticipated performance improvement is quantified and optimum settings are documented 
Tooling and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability 
Aerodynamic and vehicle dynamic optimum settings are configured according to team procedures and safety requirements 
Post-configuration checks are made to ensure accurate and complete changes according to team procedures and safety requirements 
Problems with work area or operation of equipment are evaluated and decisions implemented as required 
Proposals for modifications or adaptation of equipment or components are evaluated and implemented as required 
Work area cleanliness and layout for job requirements are monitored 
Test procedures are determined and settings are tested against anticipated performance improvement according to team procedures and safety requirements 
Testing procedure and results are documented 
Recommendations for setting usage are devised and implemented 
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 material are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected 
Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures 
Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures 
Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions 
Setting requirements are determined from motor sport event information 
Regulations, specifications and tolerances are examined for possible competitive advantages 
Specifications are checked for required known factors and any required clarification of specifications is sought 
Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed 
Tyre setting requirements are calculated and determined according to known factors 
Effects of selected tyre settings on overall vehicle performance are evaluated 
Anticipated performance improvement is quantified and optimum settings are documented 
Steering and suspension setting requirements are calculated and determined according to known factors 
Effects of selected steering and suspension settings on overall vehicle performance are evaluated 
Anticipated performance improvement is quantified and optimum settings are documented 
Aerodynamic device setting requirements are calculated and determined according to known factors 
Effects of selected aerodynamic device settings on overall vehicle performance are evaluated 
Anticipated performance improvement is quantified and optimum settings are documented 
Tooling and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability 
Aerodynamic and vehicle dynamic optimum settings are configured according to team procedures and safety requirements 
Post-configuration checks are made to ensure accurate and complete changes according to team procedures and safety requirements 
Problems with work area or operation of equipment are evaluated and decisions implemented as required 
Proposals for modifications or adaptation of equipment or components are evaluated and implemented as required 
Work area cleanliness and layout for job requirements are monitored 
Test procedures are determined and settings are tested against anticipated performance improvement according to team procedures and safety requirements 
Testing procedure and results are documented 
Recommendations for setting usage are devised and implemented 
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 material are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected 
Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures 
Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures 

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