AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY RETAIL, SERVICE & REPAIR - part 29

 

AURM5422A 

Determine material suitability for 
competition vehicle component construction 

Unit descriptor 

This unit covers the competency to determine material 
suitability for competition vehicle component construction. It 
includes determining component performance specifications, 
researching component operating environment, establishing 
material specifications for component and testing material 
suitability. 

Prerequisites 

AURM3405A  

Conduct non-destructive testing 

MEM2.13C5A    Perform mathematical computations 

 

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

1.  Establish component 

performance 
specifications 

 

1.1 

Regulatory body and category rules, supplementary 
regulations, component supplier specifications and team 
instructions are used to develop component specifications 
including design, quality, materials, equipment, and 
quantities 

1.2 

Component operating function is confirmed 

1.3 

Component operating environment is established 

1.4 

Component performance specifications are prepared 

1.5 

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

2.  Establish material 

performance 
specifications  

2.1 

Material operating function is confirmed 

2.2 

Criteria to be used in the selection of materials and in the 
evaluation of outcomes are identified and documented 

2.3 

Benchmark specifications for materials are accessed and 
interpreted 

2.4 

Possible legal and safety impacts of the material chosen 
are considered and responded to in accordance with 
regulatory and team obligations and practices 

2.5 

Material performance specifications are prepared and 
documented to industry and team standards 

3.  Test material suitability 

against material 
performance 
specifications 

3.1 

Materials capable of undertaking the operating function 
are identified 

3.2 

The proposed material is selected following the 
identification, consideration and evaluation of the full 
range of available and relevant options 

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ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

3.  Test material suitability 

against material 
performance 
specifications 
(continued) 

3.3 

The selected option, including material choices and 
processes, is developed in detail and progressively 
validated against established criteria 

3.4 

Material compatibility is confirmed 

3.5 

Materials are selected/constructed to component 
specification  

3.6 

Test materials are listed against material performance 
specifications 

3.7 

Material failure causes are identified 

3.8 

Testing procedures and results are documented 

3.9 

Recommendations for material usage are devised 

4.  Test component 

suitability against 
component performance 
specifications 

 

4.1  Component test procedures are determined 

4.2  Component is tested against component performance 

specifications  

4.3  Testing procedures and results are documented 

4.4  Recommendations for component usage are devised 

 

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 determining material suitability for 

competition vehicle component construction, establishing 
the components and their base material performance 
specifications and testing of these against performance 
specifications 

•  This includes the production of new components from a 

design or existing components from a new material 

•  Components include, but are not limited to competition 

vehicle structural (e.g. brackets, braces, roll cages, 
tubs/cockpits/hulls etc) and operating components 
(linkages, suspension components, drive train components 
etc) 

 

RANGE STATEMENT  

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 analytical and 

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

Materials 

• 

Materials may include, but not be limited to metals 
(including alloys) and composite materials (plastics, 
fibreglass/carbon/kevlar based materials) which may be 
single material or combination materials 

Tools and equipment 

•  Tools and equipment may include, but are not limited to: 

•  hand tools 

•  fabrication equipment 

•  measuring devices 

•  testing devices 

•  calibration or measuring and testing devices 

•  computers and relevant software 

Personal protective 
equipment 

•  Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed 

under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and 
practices  

Information and 
procedures 

•  Regulatory body and category rules 

•  Trade and professional journals, reports and electronic 

sources of information 

•  Team procedures relating to documentation, reporting, 

testing, calibration and communication 

•  Component supplier specifications and assembly 

procedures 

•  Testing equipment supplier specifications 

 

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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 

•  Correctly determine material suitability for a minimum of 

two (2) competition vehicle components. At least one (1) 
component must be made from metal and one (1) from a 
composite material. Each of the following must be 
covered: 

•  the selection, development and recording of material 

and component performance specifications and 
evaluation criteria before undertaking component 
production and testing 

•  the selection, development and validation of component 

production methodology, process(es) and specification 

•  the application of the component production 

specification and testing against predetermined criteria 

•  the recording and reporting of outcomes 

•  Work effectively with others 

•  Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace 

context and environment  

Underpinning knowledge 

•  Regulatory body and category rules and component 

supplier specifications 

•  Possible legal and safety impacts of material selection 

•  Molecular structure of material 

•  Physical properties of fabrication materials and composites 

of these materials 

 

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Underpinning knowledge 
(continued) 

•  Chemical properties of fabrication materials and 

composites of these materials 

•  Material treatment processes 

•  Causes of fabrication material degradation 

•  Mechanical properties of fabrication materials and 

composites of these materials 

•  Appropriateness of testing procedures to material 

characteristics being sought 

•  Materials and component testing procedures, both 

destructive and non-destructive 

•  Problem solving techniques 

•  Supervision of OH&S 

•  Record keeping methods 

•  Associated manufacturer/component supplier policies and 

procedures 

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 

 

Research, collect, organise and understand information related to 
material suitability for competition vehicle components including 
the relevant technical, regulatory, environmental and safety 
requirements. 

 (Level 3)

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 resolution of 
problems. 

(Level 2)

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EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Underpinning skills (continued) 

Plan and organise 
activities 

 

Plan and organise activities including the development of 
specifications, checklists and schedules and the coordination of 
personnel, equipment, systems and materials to avoid any 
back-tracking, work flow 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 communication, 
workflow and productivity. 

(Level 2)

Use mathematical ideas 
and techniques 

 

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete 
measurements, calculate specifications, calibrate and establish 
testing equipment and evaluate test results against 
pre-established criteria. 

(Level 3)

Solve problems 

 

Create and apply systematic problem solving techniques to 
anticipate problems, avoid reworking and avoid wastage. 

(Level 3)

Use technology 

 

Use the workplace technology related to the management of 
assembly and preparation 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 assembly techniques and to the related 
computing, operational and inventory support systems 

•  Access to suitable and appropriate materials, testing 

equipment and fabrication equipment to confirm component 
appropriateness 

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

 

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

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