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Evidence Guide: AURM442076B - Test suspension dampers using a dynamometer

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AURM442076B - Test suspension dampers using a dynamometer

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare for dynamometer operation

  1. Use team instructions, category regulations and component supplier specifications are used to specify job requirements, including design, quality, materials, equipment and specifications
  2. Observe occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including regulatory requirements, equipment and system isolation requirements, and personal protection needs, throughout the work
  3. Check dynamometer for calibration and serviceability and prepare for operation
Use team instructions, category regulations and component supplier specifications are used to specify job requirements, including design, quality, materials, equipment and specifications

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Observe occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including regulatory requirements, equipment and system isolation requirements, and personal protection needs, throughout the work

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Check dynamometer for calibration and serviceability and prepare for operation

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Conduct dynamometer testing

  1. Determine appropriate load and run sequence and test parameters
  2. Connect dampers to dynamometer and confirm security of connections
  3. Perform the selected dynamometer testing sequence in accordance with technical specifications and directions and/or the locally authorised method
  4. Analyse dynamometer test data and make valid conclusions about damper condition and performance
  5. Report findings, including recommendations for damper configuration and/or modifications to improve performance based on dynamometer data, to appropriate persons
  6. Test damper modifications with confirmation runs
  7. Present data to team members to complement suspension set-up
Determine appropriate load and run sequence and test parameters

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Connect dampers to dynamometer and confirm security of connections

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Perform the selected dynamometer testing sequence in accordance with technical specifications and directions and/or the locally authorised method

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Analyse dynamometer test data and make valid conclusions about damper condition and performance

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Report findings, including recommendations for damper configuration and/or modifications to improve performance based on dynamometer data, to appropriate persons

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Test damper modifications with confirmation runs

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Present data to team members to complement suspension set-up

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Clean up work area and log test results

  1. Perform dynamometer shutdown procedure in accordance with manufacturer requirements
  2. Disconnect dampers from dynamometer
  3. Clean and refurbish dynamometer and associated tooling and equipment
  4. Conduct operator maintenance of dynamometer
  5. Log dynamometer test results to create/add to damper history
Perform dynamometer shutdown procedure in accordance with manufacturer requirements

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Disconnect dampers from dynamometer

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Clean and refurbish dynamometer and associated tooling and equipment

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Conduct operator maintenance of dynamometer

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Log dynamometer test results to create/add to damper history

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

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

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

interpret and apply team requirements, controlling body and category rules and supplementary regulations

correctly apply and use safety equipment and personal protective equipment

follow task instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to competition vehicle or equipment

achieve required outcomes within team time and quality standards

correctly set up and operate a damper dynamometer to test a minimum of two (2) different dampers, with each being a different type or brand, to complete the following:

determine damper performance

analyse damper performance data

assess effect of damper changes and present to team members as information to complement suspension set-up

confirm effectiveness of damper set-up modifications

work effectively with others

modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that reflects as far as possible the actual working environment.

Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory requirements, including specified Australian standards.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

The following resources should be made available:

suspension dampers

access to tooling and equipment

dynamometer and test equipment

technical references or information.

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of Required Skills and Knowledge.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on Required Skills and 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.

Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

Required skills include:

technical skills to the level required to use workplace technology related to dynamometers, including associated software and hardware, tooling, equipment, calculators and measuring devices

communication skills to the level required to communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements, coordination of work with technical supervisors, other technicians and team members, and to report work outcomes and problems

literacy skills to the level required to collect, organise, understand and analyse information related to dynamometer test results, team requirements and safety procedures

numeracy skills to the level required to use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurement of suspension damper performance required for the team

problem-solving skills to the level required to use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate test problems in order to work efficiently and effectively

team skills to the level required to work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity

planning skills to the level required to plan and organise activities, including the preparation and layout of the work area, and the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid backtracking, workflow interruptions or wastage

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes:

suspension damper and dynamometer terminology

preparation procedure for dynamometer testing

dynamometer operation and use of associated hardware and software

test environment correction factors

dynamometer data interpretation and analysis

damper modification and adjustment procedures

operator dynamometer maintenance

procedures for reporting task completion

metric and imperial units of measurement

OHS policies and procedures

applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice, including OHS, personal safety and environment, relevant to testing suspension dampers using a dynamometer

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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included.

Test parameters

Test parameters may include:

ambient and damper temperature

damper stroke and frequency

sample rates

OHS requirements

OHS requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:

personal protective equipment and clothing and other equipment

safety equipment

first aid equipment

hazard and risk control

elimination of hazardous materials and substances

manual handling, including shifting, lifting and carrying

emergency procedures

team insurance requirements

material safety management systems

controlling body requirements

manufacturer/component supplier specifications

local safe operating procedures

Legislative requirements

Legislative requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice, and may include:

award and enterprise agreements

industrial relations

Australian standards

Australian Design Rules

confidentiality and privacy

OHS

the environment

equal opportunity

anti-discrimination

duty of care

health regulations

Tooling and equipment

Tooling and equipment may include:

damper dynamometer

hand and power tooling

diagnostic computer hardware and software

Information and procedures

Information and procedures may include:

controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary regulations

event scheduling and location details

team procedures and standards related to:

testing suspension dampers using a dynamometer

reporting and communication

use of tooling and equipment

emergency service contacts and team persons emergency contacts

team emergency and event procedures for accidents or injury

work instructions, including worksheets, material safety data sheets (MSDS), assembly procedures, plans, drawings, designs and checklists

manufacturer/component supplier specifications and application procedures for test equipment and material

Australian Design Rules (where applicable)

safety body publications

environmental, hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods legislation and local requirements relating to the disposal and use of fuels, lubricants, coolants and cleaning agents