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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 light vehicle 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
   • 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, Australian Design Rules, 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 light vehicle 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
   • 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, Australian Design Rules, 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 working with: stored energy in springs, air springs and torsion bars high pressure and high temperature steering system fluids environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of 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 light vehicle

suspension system of a different light vehicle

steering system or suspension system of a third light vehicle.

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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 light vehicle steering and suspension systems, including procedures for working with:

stored energy in springs, air springs and torsion bars

high pressure and high temperature steering system fluids

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

principles and processes involved in planning and implementing analysis and evaluation of light vehicle steering and suspension system faults

design and planning of diagnostic procedures of light vehicle steering and suspension system faults, including procedures for diagnosing:

hydraulic faults

mechanical faults

electrical faults

procedures for analysing and evaluating light vehicle 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:

manual steering

steering system theory, including steering angles

hydraulic power assisted steering

electric power assisted steering

electrohydraulic assisted steering

front suspension system and components, including short and long arm and MacPherson strut

rear suspension and components, including rigid axle and independent suspension

testing procedures for light vehicle steering and suspension systems, including:

power steering

manual steering

electrical controllers

hydraulic pressures

mechanical components

types, functions, operation and limitations of diagnostic testing equipment required to analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle steering and suspension systems

procedures for documenting and reporting the system analysis and evaluation process

requirements of Australian Design Rules (ADRs) relating to light vehicle steering and suspension systems.

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