AUMATA4007
Conduct simulated or road performance test

This unit describes the application of the required skills and knowledge to carry out pre road test checks and final simulated or on road performance testing. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Application

The unit applies to the automotive and related component manufacturing environment and involves application of skills and knowledge to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority.


Prerequisites

Not applicable.


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Pre-road test check

1.1. All activities are carried out according to OHS and organisation requirements

1.2. Vehicle for testing is positioned on site to prevent injury or damage from vehicle malfunction

1.3. Pre road test is performed to ensure vehicle has recommended supply of fuel and lubricants for vehicle to perform without failure

1.4. Driver safety items are checked to ensure they are fully functional and operational and meet quality control standards and specifications

1.5. Appropriate documentation is completed

1.6. Temporary registration plates are fitted to the vehicle for its on road test (if applicable)

1.7. Vehicle is installed on chassis dynamometer for testing (if applicable)

2. Test vehicle for on road or truck chassis dynamometer performance

2.1. Vehicle is driven on road in accordance with state road regulations and legislative requirements

2.2. Vehicle is tested on road to ensure it steers correctly, rides smoothly and performs under load conditions

2.3. Vehicle is tested to ensure it is free of vibrations, squeaks and rattles, that all indicators and gauges operate to give accurate readings, and that the brakes operate efficiently

2.4. Minor adjustments are made if necessary to ensure vehicle is safe during on road tests

3. Record and report faults

3.1. Appropriate forms are selected and used for recording and reporting faults

3.2. Faults are reported to appropriate personnel for follow up action

4. Implement quarantine procedures

4.1. Faults are identified from performance test sheets for quarantine purposes

4.2. Quarantine procedures are implemented to ensure a faulty vehicle is not dispatched to a customer

4.3. Vehicle is placed in quarantine based on type of faults to be rectified

4.4. All necessary documentation is completed in accordance with organisation procedures

5. Rectify faults

5.1. Tools and equipment are selected and used to meet the job requirements as stated in the standard operating procedures /workshop manual

5.2. Rectification job sheets are read to ensure rectifications are performed on identified faults

5.3. Faults are rectified to ensure the vehicle performs to organisation quality control standards and performance specifications

5.4. Vehicle is retested on road to ensure faults have been rectified and that the vehicle performs to specification

5.5. Job rectification sheets are completed

6. Conduct final inspection and commission for release

6.1. Vehicle is inspected to ensure all rectifications are completed to organisation quality control standards

6.2. Vehicle is inspected to ensure it is built to specification and to the relevant Australian Design Rules

6.3. Vehicle is inspected to ensure it matches the original order

6.4. Compliance and vehicle identification plates are fitted

6.5. Vehicle is dispatched for customer delivery processes

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required skills

speak clearly and directly in order to communicate identified faults with appropriate personnel

apply teamwork to a range of situations

solve problems particularly in teams in order to meet performance indicators

show initiative in adapting to changing work conditions or contexts particularly when working across a variety of work areas

access, interpret and apply information on relevant organisation policies, procedures and instructions, particularly to ensure correct quarantine procedures are implemented on faulty vehicles

manage time when planning, preparing and organising work priorities

take responsibility for organising own work priorities.

Required knowledge

relevant Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental regulations and organisation policies and procedures needed to carry out work in a manner which ensures the safety of people, equipment and the environment.

technical work documentation covering procedures, specifications, schedules and work plans or equivalent

quality system documentation covering instructions, procedures, performance indicators and review processes or equivalent

cost minimisation/waste avoidance policies, procedures and practices

environmental protection requirements relating to the disposal of waste material

established communication channels and protocols

problem identification and resolution techniques

reading and interpreting quality control standards

types and purpose of the range of test equipment used to check for quality performances to specifications

application procedures for the use of the test equipment

knowledge of service lines and components and their purpose within the assembly

relevant organisation/manufacturer policies and standard operational assembly and installation procedures

work flow records and procedures.

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Overview of assessment

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

Evidence of the following is essential:

compliance with relevant legislative, regulations, standards, codes of practice and establish safe practices and organisation policies and procedures for managing personal work priorities

maintaining a working knowledge of current work systems and practices

working and communicating effectively and positively with others involved in the work

applying, within authority, the requirements of the job or work role in relation to:

achieving production goals

achieving work quality goals

responding positively to changing work requirements

contributing effectively to cost reduction initiatives

effectively applying problem solving techniques

modify activities to cater for variations in organisation context and environment

identify faults / non-conformance of components and systems

read and interpret quality control standards

interpret and communicate operational information

confirm performance to quality control standards

use of appropriate test equipment

employ safe working practices

report test results - verbal, written, electronic.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

assessment of the competency should take place in a safe working environment in a passenger motor vehicle manufacturing plant or simulated environment using tools/equipment/machinery required for the production process without undue disruption to the production process

assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of organisation relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge

assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application

assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process

assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.


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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. Add any 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.

OHS requirements may include:

Legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures and may include: the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, rescue services, fire fighting organisation and equipment, first aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination, systems covering the use of hazardous materials and substances and manual handling procedures including lifting and carrying.

Organisationrequirements may include:

access and equity principles and practices

environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

emergency and evacuation procedures

equipment use procedures

ethical standards

maintenance and storage procedures

organisational and site guidelines

policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility

procedural manuals

quality assurance guidelines

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

recording and reporting guidelines.

Legislative requirements and procedures may include:

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes of practice, including those related to:

anti-discrimination

award and organisation agreements

confidentiality and privacy

duty of care

employee relations

environment protection

equal opportunity

industrial relations

relevant industry codes of practice.

Appropriatepersonnel may include:

clients and managers

supervisors

suppliers

team leaders

team members.


Sectors

Unit sector

Technical


Competency Field

Manufacturing - Common


Co-Requisites

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

This unit contains Employability Skills.


Licensing Information

Not applicable.