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Analyse and evaluate mobile plant engine and fuel system faults
Analyse and evaluate mobile plant engine and fuel system faults
Unit of competency
National Code
AURT572293A
AURT572293A
State Code
W5116
W5116
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/06/2006
Field of Education
030503 - Vehicle Mechanics
Original Release Date
12/06/2006
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit covers the competence to analyse and evaluate mobile plant engine and fuel systems in order to initiate action to sustain, vary or enhance performance.
Notes
Elements and 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 mobile plant engine and fuel systems are accessed and interpreted.
- 1.3. National Environmental Protection Measure for Diesel Vehicles (Guidelines) is sourced and observed throughout the work.
- 1.4. OH&S requirements, including equipment and system isolation requirements and personal protection needs are observed throughout the work.
- 1.5. Effects of systemic deficiencies/discrepancies or faults are identified and confirmed from indirect and/or direct evidence.
- 1.6. 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. 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.
- 2.4. Testing equipment is obtained and prepared for application in accordance with regulatory, manufacturer/component supplier and enterprise requirements.
- 2.5. Tooling and materials required to support the diagnostic process are identified, selected and prepared for use.
- 2.6. Mobile plant engine and fuel system components are prepared for the diagnostic process, including park-up, isolation and cleaning requirements.
3. Apply the analysis and evaluative methodology
- 3.1. Selected analytical and diagnostic process is followed in accordance with specifications and directions and/or the locally authorised method.
- 3.2. Tests and testing equipment are applied in accordance with regulatory requirements and 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. A response option is selected from an analysis of the options, prevailing circumstance, regulatory requirements and commercial policies.
- 4.3. Selected response option is documented and reported in accordance with regulatory and enterprise requirements and practices.
5. Restore the workplace
- 5.1. Materials that can be reused is collected and stored.
- 5.2. Testing equipment and other support materials 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.
- 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.
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
Mobile plant covers all mobile plant, including both wheeled and tracked undercarriage. Included are loaders, dump trucks, graders, scrapers, industrial tractors, materials handling machines, agricultural harvesters and other rural equipment
Engine and fuel systems to be covered in this unit are to include the engine and related fuel, electrical, intake, exhaust, lubrication and cooling systems
Coverage is to include electronic monitoring, real time diagnostics, fuel monitoring, closed loop diesel engine management, advanced emission reduction technology, ceramic and other new component materials and evaluation for reuse
Engine and fuel system failures covered by this unit are to include engine and fuel management, engine performance (response, fuel consumption, power), charging, contamination, damaged components, emissions, forced induction, fuel pressure/supply, lighting leaks, operating temperature, overheating, sensors, starting
Engine and fuel 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
OH&S requirements include vehicle industry regulations, safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods code and safe operating procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with National Environment Protection Measures for Diesel Vehicles
Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, Australian Design Rules, environmental legislation, health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements
Work requires individuals to demonstrate research, analytical, judgement and problem-solving skills in the diagnosis of faults
Evaluative criteria, sometimes referred to as success factors, detail the criteria against which the achievement of the objectives of the analysis are judged. They are to include statistically based criteria and may include other measures
Equipment isolation procedures are to industry and enterprise standards
Testing equipment is to include compression gauges, computerised diagnostic system, cooling system analyser, dynamometer, manometer, multimeter, pressure gauges, pyrometer, refractometer, temperature gauges, vacuum gauges and may include anemometer, barometer, hygrometer, specific gravity gauge
Tests to be conducted are to include component wear analysis, compression, cylinder leakage, engine performance, exhaust gas sampling, lubricant sampling, oil consumption, pressure sample (intake, exhaust, crank case and turbo-charger boost), sample collection/processing, sensor and actuator integrity and function, temperature and wiring harness integrity
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices
Workplace procedures relating to the use of tooling and equipment
Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication
Manufacturer/component supplier specifications and application procedures for testing equipment and material
Manufacturer/component supplier specifications, schematics and operational procedures related to mobile plant engine and fuel systems
Australian Design Rules
Vehicle industry regulations
Vehicle industry publications related to emerging engine and fuel system technology and technology changes
Environment Protection Regulations (Diesel Fuels)/ National Environment Protection Measure for Diesel Vehicle Guidelines
Mobile plant covers all mobile plant, including both wheeled and tracked undercarriage. Included are loaders, dump trucks, graders, scrapers, industrial tractors, materials handling machines, agricultural harvesters and other rural equipment
Engine and fuel systems to be covered in this unit are to include the engine and related fuel, electrical, intake, exhaust, lubrication and cooling systems
Coverage is to include electronic monitoring, real time diagnostics, fuel monitoring, closed loop diesel engine management, advanced emission reduction technology, ceramic and other new component materials and evaluation for reuse
Engine and fuel system failures covered by this unit are to include engine and fuel management, engine performance (response, fuel consumption, power), charging, contamination, damaged components, emissions, forced induction, fuel pressure/supply, lighting leaks, operating temperature, overheating, sensors, starting
Engine and fuel 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
OH&S requirements include vehicle industry regulations, safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods code and safe operating procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with National Environment Protection Measures for Diesel Vehicles
Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, Australian Design Rules, environmental legislation, health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements
Work requires individuals to demonstrate research, analytical, judgement and problem-solving skills in the diagnosis of faults
Evaluative criteria, sometimes referred to as success factors, detail the criteria against which the achievement of the objectives of the analysis are judged. They are to include statistically based criteria and may include other measures
Equipment isolation procedures are to industry and enterprise standards
Testing equipment is to include compression gauges, computerised diagnostic system, cooling system analyser, dynamometer, manometer, multimeter, pressure gauges, pyrometer, refractometer, temperature gauges, vacuum gauges and may include anemometer, barometer, hygrometer, specific gravity gauge
Tests to be conducted are to include component wear analysis, compression, cylinder leakage, engine performance, exhaust gas sampling, lubricant sampling, oil consumption, pressure sample (intake, exhaust, crank case and turbo-charger boost), sample collection/processing, sensor and actuator integrity and function, temperature and wiring harness integrity
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices
Workplace procedures relating to the use of tooling and equipment
Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication
Manufacturer/component supplier specifications and application procedures for testing equipment and material
Manufacturer/component supplier specifications, schematics and operational procedures related to mobile plant engine and fuel systems
Australian Design Rules
Vehicle industry regulations
Vehicle industry publications related to emerging engine and fuel system technology and technology changes
Environment Protection Regulations (Diesel Fuels)/ National Environment Protection Measure for Diesel Vehicle Guidelines
Critical aspects of evidence
Interpret work order and locate and apply information
Apply safety requirements, including the isolation of equipment and use of personal protective equipment
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 mobile plant engine and fuel systems with real or simulated multi-system and intermittent faults and identify, evaluate, select and document the most appropriate rectification measure
Analyse and validate or recommend variations to a minimum of two available repair/modification procedures for mobile plant engine and fuel systems
Document 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
Mobile plant 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 (including semi-conductors and electronic system applications)
General knowledge of the types, functions, operations and limitations of mobile plant engines
Detailed knowledge of the types, function, operations and limitations of mobile plant fuel systems/components, including all current electronically controlled and/or actuated arrangements
Detailed knowledge of the types, function, operations and limitations of mobile plant engine and fuel electrical systems/components
Detailed knowledge of the types, function, operations and limitations of mobile plant intake systems/components, including charge cooling and after/inter-cooling arrangements
Detailed knowledge of the types, function, operations and limitations of mobile plant exhaust systems/components, including single and multi-staged turbo charging
Detailed knowledge of the types, function, operations and limitations of mobile plant lubrication systems/components
Detailed knowledge of the types, function, operations and limitations of mobile plant cooling systems/components
National Environment Protection Measure for Diesel Vehicles
General knowledge of the theory of diagnosis, including concept, design and planning
General knowledge of automotive digital computing systems
Detailed knowledge of the types, functions, operations and limitations of diagnostic testing equipment
General knowledge of the methods and processes for documenting and reporting diagnostic findings and recommendations
Specific key competencies, underpinning and employability skills required to achieve the performance criteria
These include a number of processes that are learned 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 details below highlight how these competencies are to be applied in the attainment of this unit.
Application of the key competencies in this unit are to satisfy the nominated level in which:
Level 1 - relates to working effectively within set conditions and processes;
Level 2 - relates to management or facilitation of conditions or processes; and
Level 3 - relates to design, development and evaluation of conditions or process
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 mobile plant engine and fuel systems, monitoring and testing processes, diagnostic methods and options and safety procedures.
(Level 3)
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, reporting of work outcomes and 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, establishment of evaluative (success) criteria, preparation and layout of the worksite and the obtaining of testing equipment and materials to avoid backtracking, 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 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, tooling, calculators and measuring devices
(Level 2)
Context of assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit of competence 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 competence is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstances, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
Specific resource requirements for this unit
Access to a requirement and objective(s) for analysis and evaluation, mobile plant engine and fuel systems with real or simulated faults, monitoring processes and testing equipment appropriate to the objective(s), research facilities and technical information and a work environment
Interpret work order and locate and apply information
Apply safety requirements, including the isolation of equipment and use of personal protective equipment
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 mobile plant engine and fuel systems with real or simulated multi-system and intermittent faults and identify, evaluate, select and document the most appropriate rectification measure
Analyse and validate or recommend variations to a minimum of two available repair/modification procedures for mobile plant engine and fuel systems
Document 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
Mobile plant 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 (including semi-conductors and electronic system applications)
General knowledge of the types, functions, operations and limitations of mobile plant engines
Detailed knowledge of the types, function, operations and limitations of mobile plant fuel systems/components, including all current electronically controlled and/or actuated arrangements
Detailed knowledge of the types, function, operations and limitations of mobile plant engine and fuel electrical systems/components
Detailed knowledge of the types, function, operations and limitations of mobile plant intake systems/components, including charge cooling and after/inter-cooling arrangements
Detailed knowledge of the types, function, operations and limitations of mobile plant exhaust systems/components, including single and multi-staged turbo charging
Detailed knowledge of the types, function, operations and limitations of mobile plant lubrication systems/components
Detailed knowledge of the types, function, operations and limitations of mobile plant cooling systems/components
National Environment Protection Measure for Diesel Vehicles
General knowledge of the theory of diagnosis, including concept, design and planning
General knowledge of automotive digital computing systems
Detailed knowledge of the types, functions, operations and limitations of diagnostic testing equipment
General knowledge of the methods and processes for documenting and reporting diagnostic findings and recommendations
Specific key competencies, underpinning and employability skills required to achieve the performance criteria
These include a number of processes that are learned 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 details below highlight how these competencies are to be applied in the attainment of this unit.
Application of the key competencies in this unit are to satisfy the nominated level in which:
Level 1 - relates to working effectively within set conditions and processes;
Level 2 - relates to management or facilitation of conditions or processes; and
Level 3 - relates to design, development and evaluation of conditions or process
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 mobile plant engine and fuel systems, monitoring and testing processes, diagnostic methods and options and safety procedures.
(Level 3)
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, reporting of work outcomes and 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, establishment of evaluative (success) criteria, preparation and layout of the worksite and the obtaining of testing equipment and materials to avoid backtracking, 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 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, tooling, calculators and measuring devices
(Level 2)
Context of assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit of competence 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 competence is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstances, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
Specific resource requirements for this unit
Access to a requirement and objective(s) for analysis and evaluation, mobile plant engine and fuel systems with real or simulated faults, monitoring processes and testing equipment appropriate to the objective(s), research facilities and technical information and a work environment
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WF211 | AURKTE5001 | Analyse and evaluate mobile plant engine and fuel system faults | Unit of competency |
