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Assemble and prepare a competition vehicle

Assemble and prepare a competition vehicle

Unit of competency
National Code
AURMTA3002
State Code
WF276
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
17/01/2013
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/08/2013
Field of Education
030503 - Vehicle Mechanics
Original Release Date
02/08/2013
Nominal Hours
24
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assemble and prepare a competition vehicle.It requires the ability to use technical skills to prepare components, install sub-assemblies and systems, and set vehicle baseline configuration in accordance with team requirements, supplementary regulations and component supplier specifications.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Collect information and analyse assembly requirements
  • 1.1. Use team instructions, supplementary regulations and component supplier specifications to clarify job requirements, including design, quality, material, equipment and quantities
  • 1.2. Check specifications for required operating conditions and seek clarification of specifications, where required
  • 1.3. Observe workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements, including equipment and system isolation requirements and personal protection needs, throughout the work
  • 1.4. Clarify steps and stages in the process
  • 1.5. Make proposals for modifications or adaptation of equipment
  • 1.6. List and communicate component requirements to appropriate persons
  • 1.7. Locate procedures for minimising waste material
2. Prepare work area and equipment
  • 2.1. Locate tooling and equipment and check for safe and effective operation
  • 2.2. Clean and lay out work area for job requirements
  • 2.3. Report problems with the work area or the operation of the equipment to appropriate persons
3. Prepare components for assembly
  • 3.1. Clean components to facilitate pre-assembly inspection
  • 3.2. Take precautions to avoid component damage
  • 3.3. Inspect and organise components for function and quality to ensure optimum use of resources
  • 3.4. Report problems with the components to appropriate persons
4. Install sub-assemblies
  • 4.1. Inspect sub-assemblies for quality and readiness for installation
  • 4.2. Use installation sequences and techniques
  • 4.3. Install sub-assemblies and tension fasteners to team/component supplier specifications
  • 4.4. Make checks during and after installation to ensure accurate and complete fitting
  • 4.5. Report problems with sub-assemblies to appropriate persons
5. Install ancillary systems
  • 5.1. Locate critical components on the basis of function, susceptibility to damage and ease of maintenance
  • 5.2. Install critical components and tension fasteners to team/component supplier specifications
  • 5.3. Confirm optimum layout for wiring loom, connectors, hoses, hard lines and ancillary components
  • 5.4. Install wiring loom, connectors, hoses, hard lines and ancillary components and tension fasteners to team/component supplier specifications
  • 5.5. Secure entire installation and shield to maximise reliability and minimise susceptibility to damage
  • 5.6. Make checks during and after installation to ensure accurate and complete fitting
  • 5.7. Report problems with the components to appropriate persons
6. Conduct post-assembly checks
  • 6.1. Check fluids and top up, as required
  • 6.2. Remove temporary bungs and covers
  • 6.3. Conduct engine pre-start checks
  • 6.4. Check pressures, temperatures, noises and leaks
  • 6.5. Check sub-assembly and systems operation
7. Set vehicle baseline configuration
  • 7.1. Use team instructions, category regulations and component supplier specifications are used to clarify vehicle baseline settings
  • 7.2. Establish a level surface to place vehicle on for set-up
  • 7.3. Install springs and dampers
  • 7.4. Measure and adjust ride height, if necessary
  • 7.5. Measure and adjust corner weight, if necessary
  • 7.6. Measure and adjust steering angles, if necessary
  • 7.7. Report potential or existing problems in accordance with enterprise procedures
8. Clean up work area and maintain records
  • 8.1. Maintain tooling and return to storage
  • 8.2. Tag and shelve/store surplus components/consumables
  • 8.3. Remove all surplus material from work area
  • 8.4. Clean up spillage from work area and vehicle
  • 8.5. Complete team/component supplier documentation
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. 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 vehicles
Competition vehicles may include:
motorcycles
cars
trucks
watercraft (modified or built specifically for competition)
Ancillary systems
Ancillary systems may include:
pneumatic
fluid
communications
electrical/electronic
fire systems
Critical components
Critical components may include:
electronic control units
data acquisition system components
communication equipment
circuit breakers, relays and isolation switches
fuel tank/cell
pumps and reservoirs
fire bottles and controller
Securing methods
Securing methods may include:
tie wraps
spiral wrap/heat shrink
line clamps
Shielding
Shielding may include protection from:
heat
vibration
radio frequency interference
impact
Cleaning methods
Cleaning methods may include:
solvent baths
chemical cleaning
pressure cleaning
ultrasonic cleaning
bead blasting
WHS requirements
WHS 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, including closed shoes, long trousers, fire-retardant gloves, crash helmets 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 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
WHS
the environment
equal opportunity
anti-discrimination
duty of care
Tooling and equipment
Tooling and equipment must include component supplier specified tooling and may include:
non-destructive testing equipment
measuring devices
hand and power tooling
Information and procedures
Information and procedures may include:
controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary regulations
team procedures and standards relating to:
assembling and preparing competition vehicles 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 and others
prevent damage to competition vehicle or equipment
achieve required outcomes within team time and quality standards
correctly assemble and prepare a minimum of two (2) competition vehicles covering each of the following:
install electrical/electronic systems
install fluid/pneumatic/fire systems
conduct post-assembly checks
set vehicle baseline configuration
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:
work instructions and deadlines
computing, operational and inventory support systems
material, equipment and work specifications information
customer 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.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7599 AURM340204B Assemble and prepare a competition vehicle Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AXC00 AURMTA002 Assemble and prepare competition vehicles for motor sport events Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J397 AUR30912 Certificate III in Motorsport Technology Qualification