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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to inspect and service steering system
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Servicing information is sourced and interpreted
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
2. Inspect steering system
   • Inspection is carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Inspection results are compared with manufacturer specifications
   • Inspection findings are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for necessary repairs or adjustments
3. Service steering system
   • Service 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-service testing is carried out according to workplace procedures
4. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle or machinery 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 inspect and service steering system
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Servicing information is sourced and interpreted
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
6. Inspect steering system
   • Inspection is carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Inspection results are compared with manufacturer specifications
   • Inspection findings are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for necessary repairs or adjustments
7. Service steering system
   • Service 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-service testing is carried out according to workplace procedures
8. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle or machinery 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.

Inspectionmust include:	inspecting for: wear oil and fluid leaks physical damage.
Safety and environmental requirements must include:	work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for isolating and stabilising vehicles or machines environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of oil and fluid released from 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:

inspect and service the steering systems of two different vehicles or machinery, including one of the following:

manual steering

electric power assisted steering

hydraulic power assisted steering

full hydraulic steering.

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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 inspecting and servicing steering systems, including procedures for isolating and stabilising vehicles or machines

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of oil and fluid released from steering systems

identification, function and basic operation of steering systems, including:

manual steering

electric power assisted

hydraulic power assisted steering

full hydraulic steering

identification and function of major steering components

types and applications of lubricants and hydraulic fluids

inspection procedures for steering systems, including:

component wear analysis

oil and fluid leaks

physical damage

service and adjustment procedures for steering systems, including:

adjusting and replenishing oil and fluid levels as required

lubricating components

post-service testing procedures of steering systems.

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