AURVTN043 — Install external vehicle equipment

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What an assessment for AURVTN043 must cover

31 assessable components: 4 elements (15 performance criteria), 2 performance evidence and 9 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 5 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 Prepare to install external vehicle equipment

1.1Determine job requirements and interpret vehicle specifications from original equipment manufacturer (OEM) guides or authorised agency and workplace inspection procedures
1.2Confirm external vehicle equipment according to regulatory requirements, standards and safety data sheets (SDS)
1.3Select installation option according to the identified job requirements
1.4Identify hazards and environmental issues associated with work tasks, assess potential risks and implement control measures according to workplace policies and procedures
1.5Prepare tools and equipment according to workplace procedures

2 Assess external vehicle safety features

2.1Conduct safety inspection of vehicle body according to workplace policies and procedures
2.2Report on vehicle safety features according to SDS
2.3Select and source external vehicle equipment according to job requirements
2.4Check external vehicle equipment for serviceability

3 Complete installation and test external vehicle equipment

3.1Install external vehicle equipment according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements, without interfering with existing systems
3.2Conduct post-installation testing of external vehicle equipment and rectify faults where required according to workplace policies and procedures
3.3Conduct final inspection and confirm vehicle is ready for use according to road safety standards

4 Complete work processes

4.1Clean work area, collect recyclable material and dispose of waste and non-recyclable materials
4.2Store tools and equipment according to workplace procedures
4.3Document vehicle safety inspection and installation process according to workplace procedures

Performance evidence

install three different types of external vehicle equipment in at least one vehicle which includes the following: • bull bars • tow bars • snorkels
install one of the following external vehicle equipment: • side bars • rear bars • side steps • under bodyguards

Knowledge evidence

key workplace policies and procedures, and regulatory, work health and safety (WHS) requirements relating to installing external vehicle equipment, including those relating to: • using specialised technology, tools and equipment • selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE) • cleaning work area • collecting recycling material • disposing non-recyclable material • documenting vehicle safety inspection and installation process • identifying hazards and controlling risks
key safety features in vehicles, including: • fibre-optic communication systems • safety restraint systems • telematics systems
key vehicle testing procedures and tools, including: • electrical equipment • system operations • wiring diagrams • interpreting vehicle safety data sheet (SDS)
quality standards and specifications for installing external vehicle components, including: • manufacturer specifications • road safety standards • requirements of Vehicle Standards and modifications
key techniques for installing external vehicle equipment without damaging vehicle systems
active motor vehicle safety features, and their impact on external vehicle equipment installation, including: • advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) • anti-lock braking system (ABS) • electronic brake assist (EBA) • electronic brake force distribution (EBD) • electronic stability control (ESC) • safety assist technologies (SAT) • seat belt pre-tensioners • structural integrity
key features, components and operating principles of Advanced Driver Assistance systems (ADAS) and their impact on external vehicle equipment installation, including: • sonar sensors • radar, lighting detection and ranging (LIDAR) cameras)
types of ADAS and their impact on external vehicle equipment installation, including: • adaptive cruise control • collision avoidance • blindspot detection
passive motor vehicle safety features, and their impact on external vehicle equipment installation, including: • mirrors • airbags (front, side and curtain) • frontal impact protection and head restraints • seats and seat belts

Foundation skills

Learning: locates required sources of information efficiently
Numeracy: interprets repair and vehicle specifications using metric and imperial systems of measurement measures system components and uses basic mathematical operations calculates deviations and tolerances from manufacturer specifications
Reading: interprets component specifications, work sheets and inspection forms
Writing: legibly fills out workplace documentation, including vehicle safety inspection report
Planning and organising: plans work requirements prioritises actions to achieve required outcomes completes tasks within workplace timeframes develops a sequenced plan for a specific task

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What does an assessment tool for AURVTN043 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AURVTN043 needs to address all 31 unit components: 4 elements with 15 performance criteria, 2 performance evidence requirements, 9 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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