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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify and confirm the work requirement
   • Objective of the analysis and evaluation is determined from workplace instructions
   • Specifications for wheeled mobile plant steering or suspension system are sourced and interpreted
   • System faults, deficiencies or discrepancies are identified and confirmed
   • Hazards 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
   • Evaluation criteria are developed or adopted to meet the objective of the analysis and evaluation
   • Analytical and evaluative methodology is developed or identified from technical information
   • Testing equipment is prepared according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
   • Tools and materials required to support the diagnostic procedure are identified, selected and prepared for use
   • Wheeled mobile plant steering or suspension system and components are prepared for the diagnostic process
3. Carry out failure analysis
   • Selected analytical and evaluative methodology is followed according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
   • Tests are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Analytical and other diagnostic findings are verified, as required, by using reliable alternative or optional processes
   • Analytical findings and results are assessed against evaluation criteria
   • Valid conclusions are drawn from available evidence and documented according to workplace requirements
4. Make recommendations
   • Options for responding to the objective are determined from further research of technical support information
   • Rectification method is selected from an analysis of the options, operating conditions, regulatory requirements and financial implications
   • Report is prepared specifying analysis and evaluation process, and detailing and justifying rectification method or variation to the rectification method
5. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations
   • 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
6. Identify and confirm the work requirement
   • Objective of the analysis and evaluation is determined from workplace instructions
   • Specifications for wheeled mobile plant steering or suspension system are sourced and interpreted
   • System faults, deficiencies or discrepancies are identified and confirmed
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements
7. Prepare for analysis and evaluation
   • Evaluation criteria are developed or adopted to meet the objective of the analysis and evaluation
   • Analytical and evaluative methodology is developed or identified from technical information
   • Testing equipment is prepared according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
   • Tools and materials required to support the diagnostic procedure are identified, selected and prepared for use
   • Wheeled mobile plant steering or suspension system and components are prepared for the diagnostic process
8. Carry out failure analysis
   • Selected analytical and evaluative methodology is followed according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
   • Tests are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Analytical and other diagnostic findings are verified, as required, by using reliable alternative or optional processes
   • Analytical findings and results are assessed against evaluation criteria
   • Valid conclusions are drawn from available evidence and documented according to workplace requirements
9. Make recommendations
   • Options for responding to the objective are determined from further research of technical support information
   • Rectification method is selected from an analysis of the options, operating conditions, regulatory requirements and financial implications
   • Report is prepared specifying analysis and evaluation process, and detailing and justifying rectification method or variation to the rectification method
10. Complete work processes
    • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations
    • 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 and environmental requirements must include:	work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: isolating and locking articulated steering systems tagging out and isolating machines environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of oils and fluids released from steering and suspension systems.
Analytical and evaluative methodology must include:	diagnostic process, sequence, tests and testing equipment.

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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:

analyse and evaluate a fault in the:

steering system of a wheeled mobile plant machine

suspension system of a different wheeled mobile plant machine

steering or suspension system of a third wheeled mobile plant machine.

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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 analysing and evaluating faults in wheeled mobile plant steering and suspension systems, including procedures for:

isolating and locking articulated steering systems

tagging out and isolating machines

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of oils and fluids released from steering and suspension systems

principles and processes involved in planning and implementing analysis and evaluation of faults in wheeled mobile plant steering and suspension systems

design and planning of diagnostic procedures of wheeled mobile plant steering and suspension system faults, including procedures for diagnosing:

hydraulic faults

mechanical faults

electrical faults

procedures for analysing and evaluating wheeled mobile plant steering and suspension system faults, including:

system failure analysis

component failure analysis

types, functions, operation and limitations of the following systems, including:

steering system and components, including:

steering system theory

power assisted steering

hydrostatic steering

electrohydraulic steering

steer-by-wire steering

influences of trailer operations on mobile plant steering performance

suspension system and components, including:

wheels and tyres

equalising beam suspension

rigid frame suspension

oscillating axle suspension

hydrostatic suspension

gas charged hydraulic suspension

cushion hitch suspension

influences of trailer operations on mobile plant suspension performance

testing procedures of wheeled mobile plant steering and suspension systems, including:

system pressure, flow rates and temperature

accumulator pressure

component wear analysis

suspension levellers

sensor, actuator and wiring harness integrity

types, functions, operation and limitations of diagnostic testing equipment required to analyse and evaluate faults in wheeled mobile plant steering and suspension systems

procedures for documenting and reporting the analysis and evaluation process.

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