Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
21/07/2026 11:31 PM AWST
21/07/2026 11:31 PM AWST
Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.
Conduct simulated or road performance test
Conduct simulated or road performance test
Unit of competency
National Code
AUM8122A
AUM8122A
State Code
AXY84
AXY84
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Archived
Archived
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030503 - Vehicle Mechanics
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
0
Description
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
No information
Range of contexts:
This competency standard applies to:
Truck/Bus/Trailer Manufacture and Assembly
Sources of information/documents may include:
Vehicle manufacturer specifications
Product manufacturer specifications
Company operating procedures
Industry/workplace codes of practice
Customer requirements
State/Territory/Federal statutory requirements (including ADRs and EPA)
State/industry OH&S legislation
Licensing requirements
Resources may include:
Hand tools, power tools, vehicle protection equipment, lifting equipment, scaffolds
Chassis dynamometer
Report and rectification proforma
Road test area or facility
Vehicle for testing
Work records, job sheets
Qualified workplace assessor
Workplace or simulated workplace
This competency standard applies to:
Truck/Bus/Trailer Manufacture and Assembly
Sources of information/documents may include:
Vehicle manufacturer specifications
Product manufacturer specifications
Company operating procedures
Industry/workplace codes of practice
Customer requirements
State/Territory/Federal statutory requirements (including ADRs and EPA)
State/industry OH&S legislation
Licensing requirements
Resources may include:
Hand tools, power tools, vehicle protection equipment, lifting equipment, scaffolds
Chassis dynamometer
Report and rectification proforma
Road test area or facility
Vehicle for testing
Work records, job sheets
Qualified workplace assessor
Workplace or simulated workplace
Context:
Competency must be assessed in a safe working environment and in accordance with endorsed industry assessment guidelines.
The underpinning knowledge and skills may be assessed on or off-the-job.
The assessment of practical skills must take place only after a period of supervised practice and repetitive experience. If workplace conditions are not available, assessment in simulated workplace conditions is acceptable.
The prescribed outcome must be able to be achieved without direct supervision.
Concurrent assessment and pre-requisite relationship:
This unit may be assessed in conjunction with other units that form part of the function or for a particular job role for a company.
Consistency of performance:
Competency is best assessed through observation over a period of time and in a variety of situations. Supplementary evidence of underpinning knowledge and the capability to manage tasks and operational and workplace contingencies should be gained through questioning and the use of work based examples.
Questioning should be undertaken in such a manner as is appropriate to the language and literacy levels of the operator and to the requirements of the unit of competency.
Language, literacy and numeracy skills:
Speaking and listening skills may include:
Listening to and following verbal instructions
Giving verbal instructions and technical information
Reading and writing skills may include:
Reading and interpreting company forms eg job sheets, work orders, company standards documentation
Completing company forms (written / electronic) eg job sheets, work orders, fault report and labels
Reading and interpreting equipment manuals, tags and labels
Numeracy skills may include:
Testing items and compare with specifications
Critical aspects of evidence:
Evidence of achievement is required in all of the following:
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
Underpinning knowledge:
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 company/manufacturer policies and standard operational assembly and installation procedures
Work flow records and procedures - paper based / electronic
Company OH&S procedures and policies
Competency must be assessed in a safe working environment and in accordance with endorsed industry assessment guidelines.
The underpinning knowledge and skills may be assessed on or off-the-job.
The assessment of practical skills must take place only after a period of supervised practice and repetitive experience. If workplace conditions are not available, assessment in simulated workplace conditions is acceptable.
The prescribed outcome must be able to be achieved without direct supervision.
Concurrent assessment and pre-requisite relationship:
This unit may be assessed in conjunction with other units that form part of the function or for a particular job role for a company.
Consistency of performance:
Competency is best assessed through observation over a period of time and in a variety of situations. Supplementary evidence of underpinning knowledge and the capability to manage tasks and operational and workplace contingencies should be gained through questioning and the use of work based examples.
Questioning should be undertaken in such a manner as is appropriate to the language and literacy levels of the operator and to the requirements of the unit of competency.
Language, literacy and numeracy skills:
Speaking and listening skills may include:
Listening to and following verbal instructions
Giving verbal instructions and technical information
Reading and writing skills may include:
Reading and interpreting company forms eg job sheets, work orders, company standards documentation
Completing company forms (written / electronic) eg job sheets, work orders, fault report and labels
Reading and interpreting equipment manuals, tags and labels
Numeracy skills may include:
Testing items and compare with specifications
Critical aspects of evidence:
Evidence of achievement is required in all of the following:
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
Underpinning knowledge:
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 company/manufacturer policies and standard operational assembly and installation procedures
Work flow records and procedures - paper based / electronic
Company OH&S procedures and policies