AURHTD005 — Analyse and evaluate faults in heavy commercial vehicle steering and suspension systems
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What an assessment for AURHTD005 must cover
40 assessable components: 5 elements (21 performance criteria), 1 performance evidence and 12 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.
Elements & performance criteria
1 Identify and confirm the work requirement
- 1.1Objective of the analysis and evaluation is determined from workplace instructions
- 1.2Specifications for heavy commercial vehicle steering or suspension systems are sourced and interpreted
- 1.3System faults, deficiencies or discrepancies are identified and confirmed
- 1.4Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements
2 Prepare for analysis and evaluation
- 2.1Evaluation criteria are developed or adopted to meet the objective of the analysis and evaluation
- 2.2Analytical and evaluative methodology is developed or identified from technical information
- 2.3Testing equipment is prepared according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
- 2.4Tools and materials required to support the diagnostic procedure are identified, selected and prepared for use
- 2.5Steering or suspension system and components are prepared for the diagnostic process
3 Carry out failure analysis
- 3.1Selected analytical and evaluative methodology is followed according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
- 3.2Tests are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
- 3.3Analytical and other diagnostic findings are verified, as required, by using reliable alternative or optional processes
- 3.4Analytical findings and results are assessed against evaluation criteria
- 3.5Valid conclusions are drawn from available evidence and documented according to workplace requirements
4 Make recommendations
- 4.1Options for responding to the objective are determined from further research of technical support information
- 4.2Rectification method is selected from an analysis of the options, operating conditions, regulatory requirements, Australian Design Rules, and financial implications
- 4.3Report is prepared specifying analysis and evaluation process, and detailing and justifying rectification method or variation to the rectification method
5 Complete work processes
- 5.1Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations
- 5.2Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
- 5.3Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
- 5.4Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
Performance evidence
- analyse and evaluate a fault in the: - steering system of a heavy commercial vehicle - suspension system of a different heavy commercial vehicle - steering or suspension system of a third heavy commercial vehicle.
Knowledge evidence
- work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to analysing and evaluating faults in heavy commercial vehicle steering and suspension systems, including procedures for working with: - stored energy in springs, air springs, torsion bars and air storage - high pressure and high temperature steering system fluids
- environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of hydraulic fluid released from steering and suspension systems
- principles and processes involved in planning and implementing analysis and evaluation of steering and suspension system faults
- design and planning of diagnostic procedures of heavy commercial vehicle steering and suspension system faults, including procedures for diagnosing: - hydraulic faults - mechanical faults - pneumatic faults - electrical faults
- procedures for analysing and evaluating heavy commercial vehicle steering and suspension system faults, including: - system failure analysis - component failure analysis
- types, functions, operation and limitations of the following systems: - steering system, including: - steering system theory, including steering angles - mechanical steering system components - power assisted steering system - suspension system, including: - spring suspension - air suspension
- influences of trailer operations on the heavy commercial vehicle: - steering performance - suspension performance
- associated vehicle systems and their impact on steering and suspension system operation, including trailers and loads
- testing procedures for heavy commercial vehicle steering and suspension systems, including: - steering component wear - power assisted steering pressures and operation - suspension component wear - wheel and chassis alignment - axle parallelism
- types, functions, operation and limitations of diagnostic testing equipment required to analyse and evaluate faults in steering and suspension systems
- procedures for documenting and reporting the analysis and evaluation process
- requirements of Australian Design Rules (ADRs) relating to heavy commercial vehicle steering and suspension systems
Foundation skills
- Learning skills: apply learning and processes to different situations.
- Reading skills: research, organise and interpret technical information relating to heavy commercial vehicle steering and suspension systems.
- Writing skills: legibly and accurately fill out workplace documentation when reporting failure analysis findings; document and complete reports.
- Numeracy skills: use mathematical ideas and techniques to complete measurements, calculate analytical requirements, calibrate testing equipment and present analytical results.
- Planning and organising skills: plan own work requirements and prioritise actions to achieve required outcomes and ensure tasks are completed within workplace timeframes.
- Technology skills: use specialised heavy commercial vehicle steering and suspension system diagnostic equipment.
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What does an assessment tool for AURHTD005 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AURHTD005 needs to address all 40 unit components: 5 elements with 21 performance criteria, 1 performance evidence requirements, 12 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.
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Related units
- AURHTD001 — Inspect heavy commercial vehicle suspension systems
- AURHTD102 — Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle steering systems
- AURHTD103 — Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle suspension systems
- AURHTD104 — Carry out heavy vehicle wheel alignment operations
- AURHTD106 — Diagnose complex faults in heavy commercial vehicle steering and suspension systems
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