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AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY RETAIL, SERVICE & REPAIR - part 74

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

Automotive Industry RS&R

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EVIDENCE GUIDE

Underpinning knowledge

• Motorcycle terminology and definitions

• General knowledge of the concepts, principles and

processes involved in planning and implementing
systems analysis and evaluation

• Mechanical theory covering the concepts and principles

of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems

• Steering System theory including steering angles

• The functions of hydraulic pressure within steering and

suspension systems

• Working knowledge of the types, applications and

limitations of tyres used on motorcycles

• Detailed knowledge of the types, applications and

limitations of material used in motorcycle frames

• Detailed knowledge of the types, function, operations and

limitations of motorcycle steering systems/components

• Detailed knowledge of the types, function, operations and

limitations of motorcycle suspension
systems/components

• Detailed knowledge of the types and influences of

leading and trailing link suspension on motorcycle
performance

• 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

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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 motorcycle steering, suspension and
frame 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)

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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, motorcycle steering, suspension
and frame 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

AURT5731A Analyse and evaluate motorcycle engine and transmission system faults

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AURT5731A Analyse

and

evaluate motorcycle engine and

transmission system faults

Unit descriptor

This unit covers the competency to correctly analyse and
evaluate motorcycle engine transmission 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
motorcycle engine transmission 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 engine transmission 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

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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CRITERIA

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

• Motorcycle engine systems are to include two-stroke,

four-stroke petrol single and multi-cylinder

• Total engine systems to be covered in this unit are to

include the engine and related fuel, ignition, intake,
exhaust, lubrication and cooling systems

• Motorcycle engine system failures covered by this unit are

to include engine (poor performance, excessive oil
consumption, engine stoppages), fuel (contamination,
flow, pressure, leakage), ignition (no-start, no-run, misfire,
erratic operation, lack of power, charging), intake
(leakage, noise, vibration, inadequate control), exhaust
(noise, pressure, abnormal, emissions, blockages),
lubrication (pressure, flow, leakage, abnormal engine
wear, inadequate filtration, sludge formation, excessive
deposits, overheating), cooling (overcooling, insufficient
cooler flow, coolant out of specification, lack of air flow,
internal corrosion), mounting (noise, vibration, hardness,
clutch shudder, erratic transmission control)

• Transmission systems to be covered by this unit are to

include mechanical with variable ratio or constant mesh
and chain drive, belt drive and gear drive

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Unit scope (continued)

• Transmission system failures covered by this unit are to

include abnormal component wear, clutch operations,
clutch pack slippage, chain or belt drive slippage, incorrect
belt/chain adjustments, contamination, drive line phasing
and alignment, hard shifting, leaks, loose mountings,
lubrication, noises, operating temperature, rear wheel
locking, vibrations

• Engine and transmission 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

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 bore gauges, compression
gauges, computer-based diagnostic system, cooling
system analyser, crank case pressure tester (two-stroke),
dial gauges, exhaust gas analysers, feeler gauges,
micrometers, multi-meter, oscilloscope, pressure gauges,
spring compression testers stethoscope, tachometer,
telescopic gauges, temperature gauges, tension gauges,
timing lights, torque gauges, vacuum gauges, verniers,
and may include anemometer, barometer, hygrometer,
specific gravity gauge and internet/satellite based
diagnostics

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Tests

•

Tests to be conducted are to include component wear
analysis, compression, cylinder leakage, engine
performance, exhaust gas sampling, flow, lubricant
sampling, oil consumption, pressure, sample
collection/processing, sensor integrity and function,
specific gravity, temperature, transmission clutch
slippage, vacuum, wiring harness integrity

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
motorcycle engine and transmission systems

• Australian Design Rules

• Motorcycle industry legislation/regulations

• Motorcycle Industry Publications related to emerging

engine and transmission 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

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