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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to diagnose and repair motorcycle steering system
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Diagnostic information is sourced and interpreted
   • Diagnostic options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Diagnostic tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
2. Diagnose steering system
   • Diagnostic tests are performed according to workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Faults are identified from diagnostic test results and causes of faults are determined
   • Diagnosis findings are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for necessary repairs or adjustments
3. Repair steering system
   • Repair information is sourced and interpreted
   • Repair options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Repair tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked
   • Repairs and component replacements and adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements, and without causing damage to components or system
   • Post-repair testing is carried out according to workplace procedures to confirm fault rectification, and any further problems detected as having been introduced during the repair process are rectified
4. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and motorcycle is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
5. Prepare to diagnose and repair motorcycle steering system
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Diagnostic information is sourced and interpreted
   • Diagnostic options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Diagnostic tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
6. Diagnose steering system
   • Diagnostic tests are performed according to workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Faults are identified from diagnostic test results and causes of faults are determined
   • Diagnosis findings are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for necessary repairs or adjustments
7. Repair steering system
   • Repair information is sourced and interpreted
   • Repair options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
   • Repair tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked
   • Repairs and component replacements and adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements, and without causing damage to components or system
   • Post-repair testing is carried out according to workplace procedures to confirm fault rectification, and any further problems detected as having been introduced during the repair process are rectified
8. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and motorcycle is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

Range Statement

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:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: working with stored energy in springs handling steering system bearing grease.

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Performance Evidence

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standards defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

diagnose and repair a fault in the steering systems of two different motorcycles, in which the work must involve removing, refitting or replacing, and adjusting:

headset bearings

front fork units in the triple clamps

handlebars.

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Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to diagnosing and repairing motorcycle steering systems, including procedures for:

working with stored energy in springs

handling steering system bearing grease

operating principles of motorcycle steering systems and associated components, including:

wheelbase

steering axis angle

fork offset

fork length

trail

wheel flop

application, purpose and operation of the following components of motorcycle steering systems and components, including:

head tubes

headset bearings

triple clamps

hydraulic steering dampers

diagnostic testing procedures for motorcycle steering systems, including:

analysing component wear

checking abnormal system noises

repair procedures for motorcycle steering systems, including procedures for:

removing, refitting and adjusting triple clamp forks

aligning front axles

post-repair testing procedures for motorcycle steering systems.

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