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Set up body alignment equipment on vehicles

Set up body alignment equipment on vehicles

Unit of competency
National Code
AURVTN039
State Code
AWZ59
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/04/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/07/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
13/07/2016
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to set up body alignment equipment on a vehicle. It involves planning and preparing for the task, measuring the vehicle, selecting and using tools and equipment, setting up alignment equipment on the vehicle, and maintaining the work area, tools and equipment.It applies to those undertaking a Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) or pre-vocational qualification as preparation to entering the automotive service and repair or automotive manufacturing 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to set up vehicle body alignment equipment
  • 1.1 Task instructions are interpreted and vehicle to be worked on is identified
  • 1.2 Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for aligning vehicle are sourced and interpreted
  • 1.3 Safety requirements are sourced and interpreted
  • 1.4 Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor
2. Set up vehicle body alignment equipment
  • 2.1 Vehicle body is measured according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
  • 2.2 Body alignment equipment and tools required for aligning body vehicle are identified and checked for serviceability
  • 2.3 Body alignment equipment is attached to vehicle according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
3. Complete work processes
  • 3.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instruction and workplace standards, and vehicle is presented ready for use or further process according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported as required
  • 3.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
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