AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY RETAIL, SERVICE & REPAIR - part 70

AURT5723A Analyse and evaluate tracked mobile plant transmission, 

Automotive Industry RS&R 

steering and braking system faults 

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EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Critical aspects of 
evidence (continued) 

•  Analyse and validate or recommend variations to a 

minimum of two (2) available repair/modification 
procedures for tracked mobile plant transmission, 
steering and braking systems 

•  Accurately record and report the diagnostic process and 

findings and recommended rectification for two of the 
above 

•  Work effectively with others 

•  Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace 

context and environment 

Underpinning knowledge 

•  Tracked mobile plant terminology and definitions 

•  General knowledge of the concepts, principles and 

processes involved in planning and implementing 
systems analysis and evaluation 

•  Basic electrical theory covering voltage, current, 

resistance, power, magnetics and inductance (including 
semi-conductors and electronic system applications)  

•  Mechanical theory covering the concepts and principles 

of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems 

•  The functions of hydraulic pressure with transmission, 

steering and braking systems 

•  Detailed knowledge of tracked mobile plant transmission 

systems/components 

•  Detailed knowledge of the types, function, operations and 

limitations of tracked mobile plant steering and braking 
systems/components 

•  Detailed knowledge of automotive digital computing 

systems 

•  General knowledge of the theory of diagnosis including 

concept, design and planning 

•  Detailed knowledge of the types, functions, operations 

and limitations of diagnostic testing equipment 

•  General knowledge of the methods and processes for 

recording and reporting diagnostic findings and 
recommendations 

 

Automotive Industry RS&R  

AURT5723A Analyse and evaluate tracked mobile plant transmission, 

 

steering and braking system faults 

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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 are required. 

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

The candidate will need to: 

Collect, analyse and 
organise information 

 

Research, organise and understand technical information 
related to contemporary tracked mobile plant transmission, 
steering and braking systems, monitoring and testing processes, 
diagnostic methods and options and safety procedures. 

 (Level 3)

Communicate ideas and 
information 

 

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of 
work requirements and specifications, coordination of work 
with site supervisor, other workers and customers, the reporting 
of work outcomes and the completion of regulatory, 
commercial and vehicle information systems inputs. 

(Level 2)

Plan and organise 
activities 

 

Plan and organise activities including the planning of analytical 
processes, the establishment of evaluative (success) criteria, the 
preparation and layout of the worksite and the obtaining of 
testing equipment and material to avoid any back tracking, 
workflow interruptions or wastage. 

(Level 2)

Work with others and in 
a team 

 

Work with others and in a 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, calculate analytical requirements, calibrate and 
establish testing equipment and present analytical results. 

(Level 2)

Solve problems 

 

Establish analytical processes, including diagnostic processes, 
which anticipate and allow for risks, cater for both direct and 
indirect evidence, avoid or minimise reworking and avoid 
wastage. 

(Level 3)

AURT5723A Analyse and evaluate tracked mobile plant transmission, 

Automotive Industry RS&R 

steering and braking system faults 

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EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Underpinning skills (continued) 

Use technology 

 

Use the workplace technology related to systems analysis and 
diagnosis, information research and management systems, 
testing equipment, maintenance equipment, tools, calculators 
and measuring devices. 

(Level 2)

 

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Resource implications 

• 

Access to a realistic requirement and objective(s) for 
analysis and evaluation, tracked mobile plant 
transmission, steering and braking systems with real or 
simulated faults, monitoring processes and testing 
equipment appropriate to the objective(s), research 
facilities and technical information and a realistic work 
environment 

Method of assessment 

• 

Assessment of this competency is most likely to be 
project related under real or simulated conditions and 
require portfolios or other forms of indirect evidence of 
process. Direct evidence may include certification of 
compliance of the final outcome/product or authorisation 
for use by a competent authority 

• 

Assessment must confirm the inference that competency 
is able not only to be satisfied under the particular 
circumstances, but is able to be transferred to other 
circumstances 

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  

AURT5724A Analyse and evaluate tracked mobile plant undercarriage and suspension system faults 

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AURT5724A Analyse 

and 

evaluate tracked mobile plant 

undercarriage and suspension system faults 

Unit descriptor 

This unit covers the competency to correctly analyse and 
evaluate tracked mobile plant tracks, undercarriage and 
suspension systems in order to initiate action to sustain, vary or 
enhance performance. It includes failure analysis covering the 
complex diagnosis of multi-system and intermittent faults as 
well as evaluation of performance achievements and variations. 
It also requires the candidate to identify, evaluate, select and 
record the most appropriate response to the stated objective of 
the analysis and evaluation process. 

This unit forms part of the competency inventory for an 
automotive technologist or subject matter specialist. It 
encompasses and builds on trade level competencies. 

 

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

1.  Identify and confirm 

the work requirement 

1.1 

Work instructions and reports are used to determine the 
nature and objective of the analysis and evaluation 
requirements  

1.2 

Benchmark specifications for correctly functioning 
tracked mobile plant undercarriage and suspension 
systems are accessed and interpreted 

1.3 

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

1.4 

The effects of any systemic deficiencies/discrepancies or 
faults are identified and confirmed from indirect and/or 
direct evidence 

1.5 

Possible safety impacts of the work are considered and 
responded to in accordance with regulatory and 
enterprise obligations and practices 

2.  Prepare for analysis 

and evaluation 

2.1 

Evaluative criteria are developed/adopted to meet the 
objective of the work 

2.2 

System performance achievements and/or discrepancies 
are identified from an analysis of technical support 
information and available on-board diagnostic systems 

2.3 

The most appropriate analytical and evaluative 
methodology including diagnostic process, sequence, 
tests and testing equipment are developed and/or 
identified and selected from the range of available 
options  

AURT5724A Analyse and evaluate tracked mobile plant undercarriage and suspension system faults 

Automotive Industry RS&R 

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ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

2. Prepare 

for 

analysis 

and evaluation 
(continued) 

2.4 

Testing equipment is obtained and prepared for 
application in accordance with regulatory, 
manufacturer/component supplier and enterprise 
requirements  

2.5 

Tools and material required to support the diagnostic 
process are identified, selected and prepared for use 

2.6 

Tracked mobile plant undercarriage and suspension 
system components are prepared for the diagnostic 
process including park-up, isolation and cleaning 
requirements 

3.  Apply the analysis and 

evaluative 
methodology 

3.1 

The selected analytical and diagnostic process is 
followed in accordance with specifications and directions 
and/or the locally authorised method 

3.2 

Tests and testing equipment are applied in accordance 
with regulatory requirements and the manufacturer/ 
component supplier specifications 

3.3 

Analytical and other diagnostic findings are verified, if 
necessary by using reliable alternate or optional 
processes, and documented 

3.4 

Analytical findings and results are evaluated against the 
agreed criteria 

3.5 

Valid conclusions are drawn from the available evidence 
and documented to enterprise requirements 

3.6 

Information and detail related to the analysis and 
evaluation is provided to the appropriate parties in 
accordance with regulatory and commercial obligations 

4.  Select response 

measure 

4.1  Options for responding to the objective or need are 

identified from further research of technical support 
information 

4.2  The most appropriate response option is selected from an 

analysis of the options, the prevailing circumstance, 
regulatory requirements and commercial policies 

4.3  The selected response option is documented and reported 

in accordance with regulatory and enterprise 
requirements and practices 

5. 

Restore the workplace 

5.1  Material that can be reused is collected and stored 

5.2  Testing equipment and other support material are cleaned, 

maintained and prepared ready for further use or stored in 
accordance with manufacturer/component supplier 
specifications and enterprise requirements 

Automotive Industry RS&R  

AURT5724A Analyse and evaluate tracked mobile plant undercarriage and suspension system faults 

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ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

5. 

Restore the workplace 
(continued) 

5.3  Waste and scrap is removed following workplace 

procedures 

5.4  Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for 

serviceable condition in accordance with workplace 
procedures 

5.5  Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in 

accordance with workplace procedures 

 

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 

•  The objective of the failure analysis and evaluation process 

may be to determine fault rectification measures, to effect 
variation in system characteristics and parameters or to 
enhance system performance 

•  Tracked mobile plant covers all mobile plant with tracked 

undercarriage including track type loaders, crawler tractors 
tracked type plant, hydraulic excavators and face shovels, 
material handling machines, agricultural track equipment 
and other rural equipment  

•  Track systems to be covered in this unit are to include 

linked, sealed and lubricated 

•  Undercarriage systems and components to be covered in 

this unit are to include rollers, idlers, frames and recoil 
mechanisms 

•  Suspension systems and components to be covered in this 

unit are to include rigid platform, low track, live axle, dead 
axle and elevated sprocket system 

•  Failures to be covered in this unit are to include alignment, 

abnormal wear, component out of specification, 
component damage, mechanical variations, adjustment 
errors, inadequate modifications  

•  Variations and failures covered by this unit are to include 

those caused by the influence of external systems which 
may or may not be faulty in their primary operations 

AURT5724A Analyse and evaluate tracked mobile plant undercarriage and suspension system faults 

Automotive Industry RS&R 

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RANGE STATEMENT  

Unit context 

• 

OH&S requirements include vehicle industry regulations, 
safety management systems, hazardous substances and 
dangerous goods code and safe operating procedures 

• 

Work is carried out in accordance with legislative 
obligations, Australian Standards, environmental 
legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling 
procedures and organisation insurance requirements 

• 

Work requires individuals to demonstrate research, 
analytical, judgement and problem solving skills in the 
diagnosis of faults 

Evaluative criteria 

• 

Evaluative criteria, sometimes referred to as success 
factors, detail the criteria against which the achievement 
of the objectives of the analysis are judged. They are to 
include statistically based criteria and may include other 
measures 

Isolation procedures 

• 

Equipment isolation procedures are to industry and 
enterprise standards  

Testing equipment 

• 

Testing equipment is to include callipers, infra-red 
temperature sensor, micrometers, profile and template 
gauges, tape measures, temperature measuring equipment, 
verniers and may include laser alignment system and 
ultrasound systems (metal thickness)  

Tests 

• 

Tests to be conducted are to include material thickness, 
temperature variation, tracking alignment, and wear rate 
analysis 

Personal protective 
equipment 

 

• 

Personal protective equipment is to include that 
prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise 
policies and practices 

Information and 
procedures 

• 

Workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and 
equipment 

• 

Workplace procedures relating to reporting and 
communication 

• 

Manufacturer/component supplier specifications and 
application procedures for testing equipment and material 

• 

Manufacturer/component supplier specifications, 
schematics and operational procedures related to tracked 
mobile plant undercarriage and suspension systems 

Automotive Industry RS&R  

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RANGE STATEMENT  

Information and 
procedures (continued) 

•  Australian Standards 

•  Vehicle industry regulations 

•  Vehicle industry publications related to emerging 

undercarriage and suspension system technology and 
technology changes 

 

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 work instructions and requirements and locate, 

interpret and apply relevant information 

•  Apply safety requirements including the isolation of 

equipment and the use of personal protective equipment 

•  Comply with regulatory and commercial obligations 

•  Complete failure analyses on a minimum of three (3) 

undercarriage and suspension systems with real or 
simulated multi-system and intermittent faults and 
identify, evaluate, select and record the most appropriate 
rectification measure 

•  Analyse and validate or recommend variations to a 

minimum of two (2) available repair/modification 
procedures for plant undercarriage and suspension 
systems 

•  Accurately record and report analysis and evaluation 

processes, findings and outcomes 

•  Work effectively with others 

•  Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace 

context and environment 

Underpinning knowledge 

•  Tracked mobile plant terminology and definitions 

•  General knowledge of the concepts, principles and 

processes involved in planning and implementing 
systems analysis and evaluation 

•  Electrical theory covering voltage, current, resistance, 

power and magnetics 

•  Mechanical theory covering the concepts and principles 

of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems