Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AURTTD006 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Remove and replace vehicle front suspension springs

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AURTTD006 - Remove and replace vehicle front suspension springs
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes required to remove and replace the front suspension springs of a vehicle. It requires the learner to plan and prepare the task; remove the springs and inspect them and associated components; replace the springs and check the vehicle ride height; and maintain the work area, tools and equipment.It applies to those undertaking a Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) or pre-vocational qualification as preparation to entering the automotive service and repair or automotive manufacturing industry.The unit is designed for use in a highly supervised context and is not suitable for use in a vocational qualification.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Mechanical Miscellaneous
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare to remove and replace vehicle front suspension springs
  • Safety requirements are sourced and interpreted
  • Task instruction is interpreted and vehicle suspensionto be worked on is identified
  • Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for removing and replacing suspension springs are sourced and interpreted
  • Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor
  • Tools and equipment required for suspension spring removal and replacement are identified according to manufacturer specifications
       
Element: Remove and inspect front suspension springs
  • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use according to manufacturer specifications and safety requirements
  • Vehicle is prepared for suspension springs removal according to workplace procedures and safety requirements
  • Front suspension springs are removed according to workplace procedures and safety requirements, and without causing damage to components, tools or equipment
  • Front suspension spring components are arranged, identified and inspected according to manufacturer specifications
  • Results of inspecting front suspension spring components are recorded
       
Element: Replace front suspension springs
  • Front suspension components are prepared for assembly
  • Front suspension is assembled according to workplace procedures, manufacturer specifications and safety requirements, and without causing damage to components, tools and equipment
  • Vehicle ride height is checked according to manufacturer specifications
       
Element: Complete work processes
  • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instruction and workplace standards, and vehicle is presented ready for use or storage according to workplace procedures
  • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures
  • Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported where necessary
  • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section

1. Prepare to remove and replace vehicle front suspension springs

1.1 Safety requirements are sourced and interpreted

1.2 Task instruction is interpreted and vehicle suspensionto be worked on is identified

1.3 Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for removing and replacing suspension springs are sourced and interpreted

1.4 Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor

1.5 Tools and equipment required for suspension spring removal and replacement are identified according to manufacturer specifications

2. Remove and inspect front suspension springs

2.1 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use according to manufacturer specifications and safety requirements

2.2 Vehicle is prepared for suspension springs removal according to workplace procedures and safety requirements

2.3 Front suspension springs are removed according to workplace procedures and safety requirements, and without causing damage to components, tools or equipment

2.4 Front suspension spring components are arranged, identified and inspected according to manufacturer specifications

2.5 Results of inspecting front suspension spring components are recorded

3. Replace front suspension springs

3.1 Front suspension components are prepared for assembly

3.2 Front suspension is assembled according to workplace procedures, manufacturer specifications and safety requirements, and without causing damage to components, tools and equipment

3.3 Vehicle ride height is checked according to manufacturer specifications

4. Complete work processes

4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instruction and workplace standards, and vehicle is presented ready for use or storage according to workplace procedures

4.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures

4.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported where necessary

4.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section

1. Prepare to remove and replace vehicle front suspension springs

1.1 Safety requirements are sourced and interpreted

1.2 Task instruction is interpreted and vehicle suspensionto be worked on is identified

1.3 Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for removing and replacing suspension springs are sourced and interpreted

1.4 Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor

1.5 Tools and equipment required for suspension spring removal and replacement are identified according to manufacturer specifications

2. Remove and inspect front suspension springs

2.1 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use according to manufacturer specifications and safety requirements

2.2 Vehicle is prepared for suspension springs removal according to workplace procedures and safety requirements

2.3 Front suspension springs are removed according to workplace procedures and safety requirements, and without causing damage to components, tools or equipment

2.4 Front suspension spring components are arranged, identified and inspected according to manufacturer specifications

2.5 Results of inspecting front suspension spring components are recorded

3. Replace front suspension springs

3.1 Front suspension components are prepared for assembly

3.2 Front suspension is assembled according to workplace procedures, manufacturer specifications and safety requirements, and without causing damage to components, tools and equipment

3.3 Vehicle ride height is checked according to manufacturer specifications

4. Complete work processes

4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instruction and workplace standards, and vehicle is presented ready for use or storage according to workplace procedures

4.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures

4.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported where necessary

4.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Safety requirements must include:

information about key aspects of work health and safety (WHS), occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements, including:

use of personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, ear protection and safety footwear

use of hand tools and lifting equipment.

Tools, equipment and materials must include:

automotive hand tools

lifting and supporting equipment

related special tools, including spring compressors.

Front suspension spring must include:

front suspension springs from one of the following:

passenger or light commercial vehicle

motor cycle

constructed vehicle.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Safety requirements are sourced and interpreted 
Task instruction is interpreted and vehicle suspensionto be worked on is identified 
Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for removing and replacing suspension springs are sourced and interpreted 
Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor 
Tools and equipment required for suspension spring removal and replacement are identified according to manufacturer specifications 
Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use according to manufacturer specifications and safety requirements 
Vehicle is prepared for suspension springs removal according to workplace procedures and safety requirements 
Front suspension springs are removed according to workplace procedures and safety requirements, and without causing damage to components, tools or equipment 
Front suspension spring components are arranged, identified and inspected according to manufacturer specifications 
Results of inspecting front suspension spring components are recorded 
Front suspension components are prepared for assembly 
Front suspension is assembled according to workplace procedures, manufacturer specifications and safety requirements, and without causing damage to components, tools and equipment 
Vehicle ride height is checked according to manufacturer specifications 
Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instruction and workplace standards, and vehicle is presented ready for use or storage according to workplace procedures 
Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures 
Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported where necessary 
Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AURTTD006 - Remove and replace vehicle front suspension springs
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AURTTD006 - Remove and replace vehicle front suspension springs

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