Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Competition vehicle suspension components
Competition vehicle suspension components may include:
springs
dampers
suspension/swing arms/joints
pivot locations/pickup points
lateral control devices
travel limiters
anti-roll bars
weight jackers
Dismantling, repair/modification and assembly of dampers
Dismantling, repair/modification and assembly of dampers applies only to:
non-sealed dampers (manufacturer/component supplier safety recommendations must be observed at all times)
Factors and calculations for determining suspension requirements
Factors for determining suspension requirements
may include:
regulatory constraints
team budgetary constraints
load and speed characteristics
terrain and climate conditions
driver/rider preferences
When determining suspension requirements calculations may include:
wheel rate
spring rate
linkage and leverage ratios
spring pre-load
vehicle weight
sprung and unsprung weight
anti-roll bar rate
Determinations can be confirmed through the use of:
shock dynamometer testing
track testing and data analysis
software simulation
OH&S 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
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:
component supplier specified tooling
jacking equipment
measuring devices
hand tooling
calculators
computers
data acquisition systems
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:
preparing competition vehicle suspension
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

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 prepare suspension on a minimum of two (2) competition vehicles in situations involving each of the following:
calculations to determine spring rate and spring pre-load
determination of component selection within constraints of known factors
configuration of dampers and springs
adjustment of suspension components/settings
work effectively with others
modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment and within tolerances.
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:
access to competition vehicles
associated assembly tooling
computing, operational and inventory support systems
materials and equipment
information on work specifications
team requirements
organisational procedures
safety procedures and regulations
quality standards.
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.