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AURVNA4007
Apply automotive mechanical and electrical knowledge to vehicle loss assessment

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Work involves applying specialist automotive knowledge to a vehicle loss assessment in the loss assessment environment. Loss assessment may relate to light vehicles, commercial vehicles, heavy vehicles, agricultural and plant equipment, recreational vehicles and motorcycles.

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to apply automotive mechanical and electrical knowledge to identify mechanical and electrical damage resulting from a vehicular accident.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with their relevant regulatory authority.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge.

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to:

apply automotive mechanical and electrical knowledge to loss assessment processes, procedures and policies

apply latest automotive technology knowledge and knowledge of specific vehicle types to loss assessment processes, procedures and policies

identify mechanical and electrical damage.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessment is to occur:

using standard workplace practices and procedures

following safety requirements

applying environmental constraints.

Assessment is to comply with relevant:

regulatory requirements

Australian standards

industry codes of practice.

The following resources must be made available for the assessment of this unit:

a range of vehicles with mechanical and electrical damage

relevant information including manufacturer and component supplier specifications, workshop manuals and repair guides

relevant materials, resources and safety equipment

relevant WHS materials including workshop WHS procedures.

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with the application of required skills and knowledge.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on required skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.

Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other units which together form part of a holistic work role.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate the needs of diverse clients.

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

technical skills to identify mechanical and electrical vehicle damage

communication skills to engage with repairers and specialist providers

literacy skills to:

apply loss assessment processes, procedures and policies

research, interpret and apply automotive mechanical, electrical and advanced specialist vehicle knowledge

numeracy skills to interpret technical measurements

problem-solving skills to:

clarify problems relating to:

brake systems

engine and fuel systems

electrical and electronic systems

latest automotive technology

specific vehicle types

suspension and steering systems

transmission and driveline assembly

clarify knowledge of specific vehicle types and latest technology relating to automotive mechanical and electrical problems

technology skills to use communication devices and computerised equipment to research advanced specialist vehicle information

Required knowledge

technical knowledge of motor vehicle:

mechanical systems and components:

damage and faults

dismantling and repair methods

operating principles of electrical and electronic systems and components, including:

damage and faults

dismantling and repair methods

operating principles of mechanical systems and components, including:

brake systems

engine and fuel systems

suspension and steering systems

transmission and driveline assembly

technical knowledge relating to a specific vehicle type, including light vehicles, heavy vehicles, agricultural and plant equipment, recreational boats, recreational vehicles and motorcycles

technical knowledge of latest technology relating to mechanical, electrical and electronic motor vehicle repair, including repair of battery electric vehicles (BEV) and hybrid vehicles

vehicle inspection and damage assessment procedures and methodologies, including repair set-ups and dismantling procedures

current assessing and quoting methodologies

relevant automotive websites to locate current best practice and future trends information

general insurance industry knowledge, including relevant sections of:

Competition and Consumer Act

contract and insurance law

copyright law

Insurance Contracts Act

intellectual property

Motor Vehicle Insurance and Repair Industry Code of Conduct

personal legal liability

privacy law

State or Territory Fair Trading Act

methods of sourcing manufacturer and component supplier specifications, including workshop manuals and repair guides

applicable commonwealth, state or territory laws, regulations and standards relating to vehicle loss assessment and reporting requirements, including:

environmental regulations

legislation

Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Act

workplace policies and procedures relating to vehicle loss assessment and reporting requirements, including:

quality requirements

recording and reporting procedures

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Suspension and steeringsystems may include:

dependant suspension

double wishbone suspension

independent suspension

McPherson strut suspension.

Brake systems may include:

anti-lock braking systems (ABS)

hydraulic braking systems

stability control.

Transmission and driveline assembly may include:

automatic and manual transmission

clutch assembly

driveline

final drive assembly.

Engine and fuel systems may include:

cooling system

emission control system

engine components.

Electrical and electronic systems may include:

batteries

charging systems

electrical circuits

electronic body management systems

electronic drive management systems

electronic spark ignition engine management system

ignition systems

lights

starting systems

vehicle sensors.

Latest technology may include:

battery electric vehicle

hybrid electric vehicle.

Research techniques may include:

internet

reference material including:

workshop manuals

repair guides

subject matter experts.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Knowledge of the operating principles of suspension and steering systems, brake systems, transmission and driveline assembly, and engine and fuel systems is developed 
Knowledge of suspension and steering systems, brake systems, transmission and driveline assembly, and engine and fuel systems is applied to loss assessment processes, procedures and policies 
Mechanical damage is identified 
Knowledge of the operating principles of electrical and electronic systems is developed 
Knowledge of electrical and electronic systems is applied to loss assessment processes, procedures and policies 
Electrical damage is identified 
Knowledge of specific vehicle types is developed, clarified where necessary, and applied to loss assessment processes, procedures and policies 
Knowledge of latest technology relating to automotive mechanical and electrical systems is developed, clarified where necessary, and applied to loss assessment processes, procedures and policies 
Research techniques and advanced specialist knowledge are employed to identify vehicle damage 

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