AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY RETAIL, SERVICE & REPAIR - part 75

AURT5731A Analyse and evaluate motorcycle engine and transmission system faults 

Automotive Industry RS&R 

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EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Critical aspects of 
evidence (continued) 

•  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 engine transmission 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 engine transmission 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 

•  Motorcycle 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  

•  Mechanical theory covering the concepts and principles 

of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems 

•  General knowledge of the types, functions, operations 

and limitations of motorcycle engines 

•  Detailed knowledge of the types, function, operations and 

limitations of motorcycle fuel systems/components 

• 

Detailed knowledge of the types, function, operations and 
limitations of motorcycle ignition systems/components

 

 

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Underpinning knowledge 
(continued) 

•  Detailed knowledge of the types, function, operations and 

limitations of motorcycle intake systems/components 

•  Detailed knowledge of the types, function, operations and 

limitations of motorcycle exhaust systems/components  

•  Detailed knowledge of the types, function, operations and 

limitations of motorcycle lubrication 
systems/components 

•  Detailed knowledge of the types, function, operations and 

limitations of motorcycle cooling systems/components 

•  Detailed knowledge of the types, function, operations and 

limitations of motorcycle engine and   transmission 
mounting systems/components 

•  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 automotive digital computing 

systems 

•  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 motorcycle engine transmission 
systems, monitoring and testing processes, diagnostic methods 
and options and safety procedures. 

 (Level 3)

AURT5731A Analyse and evaluate motorcycle engine and transmission system faults 

Automotive Industry RS&R 

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EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Underpinning skills (continued) 

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)

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)

 

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Resource implications 

• 

Access to a realistic requirement and objective(s) for 
analysis and evaluation, motorcycle engine and 
transmission 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  

AURT5732A Analyse and evaluate motorcycle electrical/electronic system faults 

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AURT5732A 

Analyse and evaluate motorcycle 
electrical/electronic system faults  

Unit descriptor 

This unit covers the competency to correctly analyse and 
evaluate motorcycle electrical/electronic 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 electrical/electronic 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  

AURT5732A Analyse and evaluate motorcycle electrical/electronic 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 

Motorcycle electrical/electronic 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 technical 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 

Automotive Industry RS&R  

AURT5732A Analyse and evaluate motorcycle electrical/electronic system faults 

©Australian National Training Authority 

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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 

•  Electrical/electronic systems to be covered in this unit are 

to include lighting, ignition, charging, fuel injection, ABS, 
engine management and safety lock-out systems 

•  Electrical/electronic system failures covered by this unit 

are to include lighting (short circuit, grounded circuit, open 
circuit, faulty equipment, switches and relays), ignition 
(no-start, no-run, misfire, erratic operation, lack of power, 
charging, security lock out), fuel injection (contamination, 
loss of power, no-start, poor or erratic running, abnormal 
emissions), ABS (intermittent faults, operator feedback), 
engine management (poor performance, lack of power, 
erratic running, induction interference), safety lock-out 
systems (failure to crank, engine stops) 

•  Electrical/electronic 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