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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to remove and tag steering, suspension or braking system component
   • Task instructions are interpreted and vehicle to be worked on is identified
   • Steering, suspension or braking system component information is sourced and interpreted
   • Potential hazards and risks associated with the task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor
   • Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
2. Remove component
   • Component for removal is identified
   • Component is removed according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Removed component is inspected and findings are recorded according to workplace procedures
3. Tag component
   • Tagging procedures are identified
   • Removed component is legibly tagged according to workplace procedures and without causing damage to vehicle or other components
   • Tagged component is stored according to workplace procedures
4. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instructions and workplace standards
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
5. Prepare to remove and tag steering, suspension or braking system component
   • Task instructions are interpreted and vehicle to be worked on is identified
   • Steering, suspension or braking system component information is sourced and interpreted
   • Potential hazards and risks associated with the task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor
   • Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
6. Remove component
   • Component for removal is identified
   • Component is removed according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Removed component is inspected and findings are recorded according to workplace procedures
7. Tag component
   • Tagging procedures are identified
   • Removed component is legibly tagged according to workplace procedures and without causing damage to vehicle or other components
   • Tagged component is stored according to workplace procedures
8. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instructions and workplace standards
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
   • 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 working with brake dust and hydraulic fluids environmental requirements, including procedures for: trapping, storing and disposing of oils and fluids safely disposing of contaminated parts and components.
Tagged must include:	component title component condition job number.

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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:

remove and tag the following components from one vehicle:

steering component

suspension component

brake component.

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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 removing and tagging steering, suspension and braking system components, including procedures for:

working with stored energy in springs, air springs and torsion bars

working with brake dust and hydraulic fluids

environmental requirements, including procedures for:

trapping, storing and disposing of oils and fluids

safely disposing of contaminated parts and components

identification and basic function of components to be removed and tagged, including:

steering components

suspension components

brake components

procedures for removing and tagging steering, suspension and braking system components, including:

component removal

component inspection

component tagging, including key information required on tags

component storage.

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