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Unit 3 worksheet: Measuring and checking
Competency unit: AURTTK001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an
automotive workplace
Activity summary:
This worksheet will be used as evidence regarding your work within the following
competencies:
1. Select and use a range of measuring devices.
2. Identify methods to maintain, service and store measuring equipment.
Reference material:
Automotive Mechanics: 10e, Chapter 5.
Safety precautions:
1. Wear appropriate protective clothing and safety glasses.
2. Follow all standard operating procedures.
3. Use only the correct measuring tool for the specified task.
4. Always ensure that tools and equipment are inspected and are in safe
working condition.
5. Carry out a risk assessment prior to commencing work.
Teacher/supervisor activity record
YES NO
Teacher/ All tasks completed by student □ □
supervisor
to complete Tasks performed to standard as outlined in assessment observation □ □
checklists
Student evidence provided and attached to this file □ □
Teacher/supervisor comments:
Teacher/supervisor signature:
Mr Hemand Kumar
Date: 05-07-2019
Activity result Completed □ Not yet completed □
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Student self-assessment record
YES NO
Student Did you find these tasks difficult to complete? □ □
to
complete
Did the outcomes of the activity meet your needs? □ □
Were the tasks relevant to the type of work carried out in your workplace? □ □
Did the instruction given to you prior to and during this activity assist you in □ □
completing the tasks?
Additional student comments:
Name of workplace:
Student name: Ajit
Student signature: Ajit
Date: 05-07-2019
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Competency unit: AURTTK001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an
automotive workplace
1. Identify the following measuring tools and provide an example of what they are
used to measure.
Tool Name Application
Used for precision measurement
Micrometer
of small objects
Internal, external and depth
Vernier caliper
measurement
Feeler Gauge Used to measure gap width
Used to check the alignment
Combination set means straightness and angle of
inclination
Straightedge and Used to check flatness of cylinder
Feeler gauge head
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1. Dial gauges:
a) A dial gauge can be used to measure three common clearances. These are:
Run out of rotating parts
End play in shaft
Gear backlash
b) Identify the following components of a dial gauge:
Lock screw
.01mm scale 1 mm scale
spindle
2. Using measuring equipment from your workshop, your teacher/supervisor will check your
understanding of measuring practices by observing you complete the following measuring
tasks:
a) You will be provided with a crankshaft to measure. Using a micrometer, measure the
crankshaft journals as shown in the diagram below:
Journal 2: 54.99mm
Journal 3: 54.99mm
Journal 8: 49.84mm
Journal 9: 49.84mm
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b) Measure the gap of three spark plugs that will be provided by your teacher or supervisor. Write
the measurements obtained of each spark plug below:
A B C
BKR5EYA, Gap= .57 BKR5EYA, Gap= .40 BKR5EYA, Gap= .95
mm mm mm
c) Select a car tyre and measure the tread depth as shown below:
Outer center inner
Tread depth: Outer: 6.21mm
Center: 5.75mm
Inner: 5.26mm
d) You will be provided with three valve springs and are required to measure the height of each
spring. Using a square, measure the height of the three valve springs and record your answers
below:
Valve spring 1: 5.3mm
Valve spring 2: 5.3mm
Valve spring 3: 4.5mm
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e) Using the same valve springs that were measured in the previous task, now measure the height
of the springs using a Vernier caliper. Record your answers below:
Valve spring 1: 50.29mm
Valve spring 2: 50.29mm
Valve spring 3: 43.55mm
f) Were there any differences in the recorded valve spring heights when using the ruler and a
Vernier caliper?
Yes, there is difference in the recorded valve spring heights when using the ruler and a Vernier
caliper.
I believe that because Vernier gives more accurate and precise value after measurement than the
ruler.
g) Which is the most accurate measuring tool for this task? Explain why
Vernier is the most accurate measuring tool for this task. Vernier gives best precision value of
measurement. If another alternate is used such as ruler then there may be chance of wrong
measurement.
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Unit 3 Worksheet
To accompany May & Simpson Automotive Mechanics 10e
© McGraw-Hill Education Australia 2018
