Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to identify, remove and tag a range of steering, suspension and braking system components. It involves preparing for the work, removing and tagging components by title, job number and application, and completing workplace processes and documentation.
It applies to those undertaking a Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) or pre-vocational qualification as preparation for entering the automotive retail, service and repair 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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 remove and tag steering, suspension or braking system component | 1.1 Task instructions are interpreted and vehicle to be worked on is identified 1.2 Steering, suspension or braking system component information is sourced and interpreted 1.3 Potential hazards and risks associated with the task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor 1.4 Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability |
2. Remove component | 2.1 Component for removal is identified 2.2 Component is removed according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems 2.3 Removed component is inspected and findings are recorded according to workplace procedures |
3. Tag component | 3.1 Tagging procedures are identified 3.2 Removed component is legibly tagged according to workplace procedures and without causing damage to vehicle or other components 3.3 Tagged component is stored according to workplace procedures |
4. Complete work processes | 4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instructions and workplace standards 4.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored 4.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures 4.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures |
Evidence of Performance
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:
remove and tag the following components from one vehicle:
steering component
suspension component
brake component.
Evidence of Knowledge
Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to removing and tagging steering, suspension and braking system components, including procedures for:
working with stored energy in springs, air springs and torsion bars
working with brake dust and hydraulic fluids
environmental requirements, including procedures for:
trapping, storing and disposing of oils and fluids
safely disposing of contaminated parts and components
identification and basic function of components to be removed and tagged, including:
steering components
suspension components
brake components
procedures for removing and tagging steering, suspension and braking system components, including:
component removal
component inspection
component tagging, including key information required on tags
component storage.
Assessment Conditions
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, suspension and braking system components that they have removed and tagged, 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
task instructions
manufacturer steering, suspension and brake specifications
one vehicle with the components specified in the performance evidence requiring removal and tagging
tools, equipment and materials appropriate for removing and tagging steering, suspension and braking system components.
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skills | Description |
Learning skills to: | locate appropriate information. |
Reading skills to: | interpret key information from manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety requirements relating to steering, suspension and braking system components. |
Writing skills to: | legibly and accurately fill out workplace documentation, including tags, using correct industry terminology and conventions. |
Numeracy skills to: | interpret numerical information in task instructions and part numbers. |
Range Statement
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 and environmental requirements must include: | work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: working with stored energy in springs, air springs and torsion bars working with brake dust and hydraulic fluids environmental requirements, including procedures for: trapping, storing and disposing of oils and fluids safely disposing of contaminated parts and components. |
Tagged must include: | component title component condition job number. |
Sectors
Technical
Competency Field
Mechanical Miscellaneous