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AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY RETAIL, SERVICE & REPAIR - part 11

Automotive Industry RS&R

AURM2401A Set up and dismantle temporary work location and equipment

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EVIDENCE GUIDE

Underpinning knowledge
(continued)

• Set-up of equipment for safe and effective operation (e.g.

correct boom height, securing of gas bottles, secure service
area moorings/pontoon etc.)

• OH&S principles relating to loading and unloading

equipment and shelter erection.

Underpinning skills

These include a number of processes learnt throughout work and life and required in most
jobs. Some of these are covered by the national key competencies, although others may be
added. The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency unit.
The number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be
demonstrated where (1) is where work is within set conditions and process, (2) is where the
management or facilitation of conditions or process is exercised, and (3) is where the design
and/or development of conditions or process is required.

How will the candidate
apply the following key
competency in this unit?

The candidate will need to:

Collect, analyse and
organise information

Collect, organise and understand information related to set up
and dismantling of temporary work location structure and layout,
setting up of equipment, event category rules and supplementary
regulations.

(Level 2)

Communicate ideas and
information

Communicate ideas and information to enable checking of
temporary work location and stowage of tools of equipment in
transporter.

(Level 1)

Plan and organise
activities

Plan and organise activities to set up and dismantle site under
limited supervision.

(Level 1)

Work with others and in
a team

Work with others and in a team by using cooperative approaches
to optimise workflow and productivity.

(Level 1)

Use mathematical ideas
and techniques

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete
measurements relating to team operating area layout and
equipment positioning.

(Level 1)

Solve problems

Use checking and inspection techniques to ensure safety of
temporary work location structure and equipment positioning.

(Level 1)

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Underpinning skills (continued)

Use technology

Use the workplace technology related to lifting and measuring
devices and equipment connections.

(Level 1)

EVIDENCE GUIDE

Resource implications

• Access to items as identified in the Range Statement

including an area to set up a temporary work location and
standard operating procedures

Method of assessment

• Assessment methods must confirm consistency of

performance over time and in a range of
workplace-relevant contexts

• Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and

questioning on underpinning knowledge

• Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in

conjunction with assessment of other units of competency

Context/s of assessment

• Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace

simulated facility with relevant process equipment,
materials, work instructions and deadlines

AURM3402A Assemble

and

prepare a competition vehicle

Unit descriptor

This unit covers the competency to assemble a competition
vehicle in accordance with team requirements, supplementary
regulations and component suppliers’ specifications. This
includes preparing components for assembly, installation of
sub-assemblies and systems, and setting vehicle baseline
configuration.

Prerequisites

AURM3410A Perform torquing and fastening

AURM3405A Conduct non-destructive testing

AUR17108A Carry out wheel alignment operations

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE

CRITERIA

1. Collect information and

analyse assembly
requirements

1.1

Team instructions, supplementary regulations and
component supplier specifications are used to determine
job requirements including design, quality, material,
equipment, and quantities

1.2

Specifications are checked for required operating
conditions, and clarification of specifications is sought
where required

1.3

OH&S requirements including equipment and system
isolation requirements and personal protection needs are
observed throughout the work

1.4

Steps and stages in the process are determined

1.5

Proposals for modifications/adaptation of equipment are
made

1.6

Component requirements are listed and communicated to
appropriate personnel

1.7

Procedures for minimising waste material are determined

2. Prepare work area and

equipment

2.1

Tools and equipment are identified and checked for safe
and effective operation

2.2

Work area is cleaned and laid out appropriately for job
requirements

2.3

Problems with the work area and/or the operation of the
equipment are identified and reported to appropriate
persons

AURM3402A Assemble and prepare a competition vehicle

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ELEMENT PERFORMANCE

CRITERIA

3. Prepare components for

assembly

3.1

Components are cleaned to facilitate pre-assembly
inspection using appropriate method

3.2

Precautions are taken to avoid component damage

3.3

Components are inspected for function and quality and
are organised to ensure optimum use of resources

3.4

Problems with the components are identified and
reported to appropriate persons

4. Install sub-assemblies

4.1 Sub-assemblies are inspected for quality and readiness

for installation

4.2 Appropriate installation sequences and techniques are

used

4.3 Sub-assemblies are installed and fasteners tensioned to

team/component supplier specifications

4.4 Checks are made during and after installation to ensure

accurate and complete fitting

4.5 Problems with the sub-assemblies are identified and

reported to appropriate persons

5. Install ancillary systems

5.1

Location of critical components is determined on the
basis of function, susceptibility to damage and ease of
maintenance

5.2

Critical components are installed and fasteners tensioned
to team/component supplier specifications

5.3

Optimum layout for wiring loom/connectors/hoses/hard
lines and ancillary components is determined

5.4

Wiring loom/connectors/hoses/hard lines and ancillary
components are installed and fasteners tensioned to
team/component supplier specifications

5.5

Entire installation is secured and shielded as appropriate
to maximise reliability and minimise susceptibility to
damage

5.6

Checks are made during and after installation to ensure
accurate and complete fitting

5.7

Problems with the components are identified and
reported to appropriate persons

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE

CRITERIA

6. Conduct post-assembly

checks

6.1

Fluids are checked and topped up

6.2

Temporary bungs and covers are removed

6.3

Engine pre-start checks are conducted

6.4

Pressures, temperatures, noises and leaks are checked

6.5

Sub-assembly and systems operation are checked

7. Set vehicle baseline

configuration

7.1 Team instructions, category regulations and component

supplier specifications are used to determine vehicle
baseline settings

7.2 A level surface is established to place vehicle on for

set-up

7.3 Appropriate springs and dampers are determined and

installed

7.4 Ride height is measured and adjusted if necessary

7.5 Corner weight is measured and adjusted if necessary

7.6 Steering angles are measured and adjusted if necessary

7.7 Any potential or existing problems are identified and

reported in accordance with enterprise procedures

8. Clean up work area and

maintain records

8.1 Tools are maintained and returned to storage

8.2 Surplus components/consumables are tagged and

shelved/stored

8.3 All surplus material is removed from work area

8.4 Any spillage from work area and vehicle is cleaned up

8.5 Team/component supplier documentation is completed

RANGE STATEMENT

The Range Statement provides advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of
competency, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. It relates to the unit
as a whole and facilitates holistic assessment. The following variables may be present for this
particular unit:

Unit scope

• Work involves analysing competition vehicle assembly

requirements, installing sub-assemblies and systems and
setting vehicle baseline configuration

• Competition vehicles include motorcycles, cars, trucks and

watercraft modified or built specifically for competition

• Ancillary systems include but are not limited to pneumatic,

fluid, communications, electrical/electronic, and fire
systems

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RANGE STATEMENT

Critical components

• Critical components 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, but not be limited to:

• tie wraps

• spiral wrap/heat shrink

• line clamps

Shielding

• Shielding may include protection from, but not be limited

to:

• heat

• vibration

• radio frequency interference

• impact

Cleaning methods

• Cleaning methods may include, but not be limited to:

• solvent baths

• chemical cleaning

• pressure cleaning

• ultrasonic cleaning

• bead blasting

Unit context

• OH&S requirements include relevant state and

commonwealth legislation, safety management systems,
controlling body requirements, manufacturer/component
supplier specifications and safe operating procedures

• Work is carried out in accordance with legislative

obligations (including environmental requirements),
relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures
and insurance requirements

RANGE STATEMENT

Unit context (continued)

• Work requires individuals to demonstrate analytical and

organisational ability, judgement and problem solving
skills in the assembly and preparation of a competition
vehicle

Tools and equipment

• Tools and equipment are to include component supplier

specified tools and may include, but not be limited to
non-destructive testing equipment, measuring devices,
hand and power tools and vehicle

Personal protective
equipment

• Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed

under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and
practices

Information and
procedures

• Controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary

regulations

• Team/enterprise procedures relating to assembling and

preparing competition vehicles

• Task instructions including work sheets, check lists, plans,

drawings and designs

• Team/enterprise procedures relating to reporting and

communication

• Team/enterprise procedures relating to the use of tools and

equipment

• Manufacturer/component supplier specifications and

application procedures for testing equipment and material

• Australian Design Rules (where applicable)

EVIDENCE GUIDE

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to
confirm competency for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competency and
should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement.

Critical aspects of
evidence

• Interpret and apply team requirements, controlling body

and category rules and supplementary regulations

• Correctly apply and use safety equipment and personal

protective equipment

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Critical aspects of
evidence (continued)

• 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 in situations which involve:
(each of the following must be covered on at least one (1)
vehicle):

• 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

Underpinning knowledge

• Controlling body rules, category rules, supplementary

regulations, component supplier specifications and team
requirements/job specifications

• Work area and component layout

• Component cleaning methods and precautions

• Sub-assembly and system installation sequence and

techniques

• Critical components location selection

• Optimum layout for conduits and ancillary components

• Types of securing devices and securing methods

• Types of shielding devices and shielding methods

• Establishing a level surface for vehicle setup

• Setting vehicle baseline configuration

• Record keeping techniques

• Procedures for reporting equipment faults and component

defects

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