AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY RETAIL, SERVICE & REPAIR - part 25

 

RANGE STATEMENT  

Information and 
procedures 

•  Controlling body rules, category rules and supplementary 

regulations  

•  Team/enterprise procedures relating to preparing 

competition vehicle suspension 

•  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 

•  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 

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Critical aspects of 
evidence (continued) 

•  Correctly prepare a competition vehicle suspension on a 

minimum of three (3) competition vehicles in situations 
which involve: (each of the following must be covered on 
at least two (2) vehicles): 

•  calculations to determine spring rate and spring pre-load 

•  determination of component selection within the 

constraints of the 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 

Underpinning knowledge 

•  Team requirements/job specifications, supplementary 

regulations and component supplier specifications 

•  Competition vehicle suspension component types, 

function, applications, limitations and configuration 
considerations 

•  Suspension related calculations 

•  Safety related to repair of suspension 

components/assemblies 

•  Damper disassembly, inspection, repair/modification, 

assembly, re-oiling, bleeding, re-gasing and bench testing 
techniques 

•  Suspension components/settings configuration 

•  Record keeping techniques 

•  Procedures for reporting equipment faults and component 

defects 

•  Workplace guidelines regarding acceptable tolerance 

levels 

•  OH&S policies and procedures 

 

 

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Underpinning skills 

These include a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life, which are 
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 
preparing competition vehicle suspension including team 
requirements, manufacturer/component supplier specifications, 
plans and safety procedures. 

(Level 2)

Communicate ideas and 
information 

 

Communicate ideas and information to enable clarification of 
the requirements, coordination of work with supervisors, and 
other workers, and the reporting of work outcomes and 
problems. 

(Level 2)

Plan and organise 
activities 

 

Plan and organise activities including the preparation and 
layout of the work area and the coordination of equipment, 
systems and material to avoid any backtracking, workflow 
interruptions or wastage. 

(Level 2)

Work with others and in a 
team 

 

Work with others to foster the team by recognising 
dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise 
workflow and productivity. 

(Level 2)

Use mathematical ideas 
and techniques 

 

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete 
measurements and calculations required during the preparation 
of competition vehicle suspension. 

(Level 2)

Solve problems 

 

Use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate 
assembly problems, in order to work efficiently and effectively. 

(Level 2)

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Use technology 

 

Use the workplace technology related to determining the 
requirements for the preparation of competition vehicle 
suspension including tools, measuring devices, equipment, 
calculators and computers. 

(Level 2)

 

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Resource implications 

•  Access to competition vehicles and associated assembly 

tools in real or appropriately simulated situations involving 
the application of repair/modification techniques and the 
related computing, operational and inventory support 
systems 

This includes real or simulated concepts, work areas, 
material, equipment and information on work 
specifications, team requirements, organisation procedures, 
relevant safety procedures and regulations and quality 
standards 

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, 
material, work instructions and deadlines 

 

 

Automotive Industry RS&R  

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AURM4418A 

Select and prepare tyres and wheels for 
motorsport applications 

Unit descriptor 

This unit covers the competency to select and prepare tyres and 
wheels for motorsport applications to optimise handling 
performance. This includes consideration of tyre life, traction 
surface conditions and types. 

 

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

1.  Determine and select 

competition vehicle 
tyres and wheels 

 

1.1  Controlling body and category rules, supplementary 

regulations, component supplier specifications and team 
instructions are used to develop task specifications 
including design, quality, material, equipment, and 
quantities 

1.2  OH&S requirements including equipment and system 

isolation requirements and personal protection needs are 
observed throughout the work 

1.3  Regulations and specifications/tolerances are examined 

for competitive advantage. 

1.4  Specifications are checked for required operating 

conditions and clarification of specifications is sought 
where required 

1.5  Tyre and wheel requirements are calculated/determined 

according to known factors 

1.6  Tyre and wheel assemblies are selected for application 

against requirements and are documented and reported to 
appropriate persons 

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 

3.  Mount tyre and wheel 

assembly to vehicle 

3.1  Mounting surfaces and threaded components are 

cleaned/treated and checked for damage 

3.2  Tyre and wheel assemblies are selected from stock 

according to markings (i.e. scrutineers/category officials 
and/or team markings) and checked against criteria for 
next event 

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ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

3.  Mount tyre and 

wheel assembly to 
vehicle (continued) 

3.3  Tyre and wheel assemblies are inspected for serviceability 

3.4  Tyre and wheel assemblies are fitted using appropriate 

mounting sequence and techniques  

3.5  Fastener(s) tensioned to team/component supplier 

specifications and fastener(s) locking device is/are 
engaged where fitted 

3.6  During and after installation checks are made to ensure 

accurate and complete fitting 

3.7  Problems with the tyre and wheel assemblies are 

identified and reported to appropriate persons 

4.  Conduct pre-race tyre 

and wheel preparation 

4.1  Recommended start/cold pressures and optimum 

operating/hot pressures are obtained from tyre 
manufacturer 

4.2  Tyre inflation pressures are set to specifications 

4.3  Baseline tyre temperature, ambient and traction surface 

temperatures is measured and documented 

4.4  Tyres are buffed if specified 

4.5  Tyre warmers are fitted and turned on if specified (and if 

allowed in category rules) 

5.  Conduct post-race tyre 

and wheel maintenance 

5.1  Tyre pressures and temperatures are checked at specified 

times and data documented 

5.2  Tyre contact surface is read for handling and wear 

indications and data documented 

5.3  Driver/rider is questioned for assessment of handling 

characteristics and data documented 

5.4  Additional data is sourced and determination made of 

changes (if any) required to tyres and wheels prior to next 
race 

5.5  Tyre contact surfaces are cleaned as determined 

5.6  Tyres are changed to different compound or pattern as 

determined 

5.7  Tyre pressures are changed as determined 

5.8  Removed tyres are tagged/marked for data audit trail 

 

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ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

6.  Clean up and complete 

documentation 

 

6.1  Tyres are packed and stored 

6.2  Tyre and wheel stock inventory is assessed, documented 

and reported to appropriate person(s) 

6.3  Tools are maintained and returned to storage 

6.4  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 the selection and preparation of tyres and 

wheels used in motorsport applications to optimise handling 
performance including mounting wheels, conducting 
pre-race preparation and post-race maintenance and stock 
control and storage procedures 

•  For the purpose of this unit of competency, a race is defined 

as each of the items in a program such as a heat, final, test 
run, time trial, promotional ride etc. as distinct from a race 
meeting or event 

•  Inspection for serviceability includes checking wheel 

condition (damage or fatigue), valve body/pressure relief 
valves, ensuring inner surface of wheel is free from 
contaminants (e.g. oil/grease, water, dirt/gravel etc) and 
checking tyre condition for signs of damage, excessive 
wear, flat spots etc 

•  Competitive advantage may include technical advantage, 

psychological advantage or promotional advantage 

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  

•  Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, 

judgement and problem solving skills in the set up and 
operation of equipment 

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Unit context (continued) 

•  Competency may be demonstrated in workplaces involved 

in the development and maintenance of competition 
vehicles or in a workplace simulated facility 

Tools and equipment 

• 

Tools and equipment may include, but not be limited to, pit 
lane/service area specified tools, lifting devices, air tools, 
torque wrenches, tyre hardness test instruments, air pressure 
gauges, tyre buffers and cleaners, tyre heaters, pyrometers 
and hand tools 

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 selecting and 

preparing tyres and wheels for motorsport applications 

•  Task instructions including work sheets, check lists and 

plans  

•  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 tyres and wheels 

•  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 

•  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