AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY RETAIL, SERVICE & REPAIR - part 73

AURT5726A Analyse and evaluate mobile plant hydraulic system faults 

Automotive Industry RS&R 

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EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Underpinning knowledge 
(continued) 

•  Detailed knowledge of the types, function and limitations 

of wheeled and tracked mobile plant excavating and 
ground engaging systems/components 

•  General 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 

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 mobile plant hydraulic 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)

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EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Underpinning skills (continued) 

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)

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, mobile plant hydraulic 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  

AURT5730A Analyse and evaluate motorcycle steering, suspension and frame system faults 

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AURT5730A 

Analyse and evaluate motorcycle steering, 
suspension and frame system faults  

Unit descriptor 

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

This unit covers the competency to correctly analyse and 
evaluate motorcycle steering, suspension and frame 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. 

 

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 
motorcycle steering and suspension frame 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  

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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 

Motorcycle steering, suspension and frame 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 

5.3  Waste and scrap is removed following workplace 

procedures 

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ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

5. 

Restore the workplace 
(continued) 

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 

•  Motorcycles are to include two-wheel, four-wheel and 

two-wheel fitted with sidecar  

•  Steering and suspension systems to be covered in this unit 

are to include steering, telescopic forks and leading and 
trailing link suspension 

•  Frames are to include tubular frame and alloy formed 

section 

•  Steering and suspension failures covered by this unit are to 

include alignment, control systems, emergency systems, 
frame out of specification, tyre wear, incorrect tyres, wheel 
balance, vibration, directional stability, 
calibration/adjustment specifications, loss of oil, 
contamination, lubrication out of specification, loss of gas 
pressure, component specifications, abnormal component 
wear, component assembly, component damage (forks, 
frame, swinging arm, bearings, faulty valves, 
damaged/faulty springs  and system modifications  

•  Steering, suspension and frame system failures covered by 

this unit are to include indirect faults caused by the 
influence of external systems which may or may not be 
faulty in their primary operations 

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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 Design Rules, 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, dial indicator, 
flow meters, fork/oil and rear suspension gas filler kits, 
handle bar gauge, plumb line, pressure gauges, 
protractors, squares, static and dynamic wheel balancer, 
straight edges, string line, tape measures, theodolite, tyre 
pressure gauges, verniers and may include laser and light 
alignment equipment 

Tests 

• 

Tests to be conducted are to include tyre pressures, tyre 
tread, toe-in, toe-out, system pressures, frame alignment, 
ride height, wheel bearing specification 

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 

Automotive Industry RS&R  

AURT5730A Analyse and evaluate motorcycle steering, suspension and frame system faults 

©Australian National Training Authority 

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RANGE STATEMENT  

Information and 
procedures (continued) 

•  Manufacturer/component supplier specifications, 

schematics and operational procedures related to 
motorcycle steering, suspension and frame systems 

•  Australian Design Rules 

•  Vehicle Industry Regulations 

•  Vehicle Industry Publications related to emerging steering 

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 order and locate and apply relevant 

information 

•  Apply safety requirements including the isolation of 

equipment and the use of personal protective equipment 

•  Follow work instructions, operating procedures and 

inspection processes to: 

•  minimise the risk of injury to self and others 

•  prevent damage and wastage of goods, equipment and 

products 

•  maintain required production output and product 

quality 

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

motorcycle steering, suspension and frame 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 motorcycle steering, suspension and frame 
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