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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to diagnose and repair forklift hydrostatic 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 carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Faults are identified from diagnostic test results and causes of faults are determined
   • Diagnosis findings, including recommendations for necessary repairs or adjustments, are reported according to workplace procedures
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 and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
   • 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 forklift 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 forklift hydrostatic 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 carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Faults are identified from diagnostic test results and causes of faults are determined
   • Diagnosis findings, including recommendations for necessary repairs or adjustments, are reported according to workplace procedures
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 and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
   • 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 forklift 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 and environmental requirements must include:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: working with high pressure fluid hazards using lifting, jacking and supporting equipment environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of hydraulic fluids released from hydrostatic steering systems.

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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 three of the following forklift hydrostatic steering system components:

king pin assembly

steering control unit

hydraulic valves

pump

steering column

hydraulic cylinders.

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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 forklift hydrostatic steering systems, including procedures for:

working with high pressure fluid hazards

using lifting, jacking and supporting equipment

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

operating principles of forklift hydrostatic steering systems and associated components, including full hydraulic steering

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

king pin assembly

steering control unit

hydraulic valves

pump

steering column

hydraulic cylinders

diagnostic testing procedures for forklift hydrostatic steering systems, including:

pressure and flow testing the system and individual components

system operation analysis

component wear analysis

repair procedures for forklift hydrostatic steering systems, including procedures for removing, replacing and adjusting the systems

post-repair testing procedures for forklift hydrostatic steering systems.

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