AURT215130A
Inspect steering systems

This unit covers the competence required to carry out inspection and testing of steering systems/components and assess their condition (including mechanical and power assisted steering systems) in an automotive retail, service and/or repair context.

Application

This unit of competence refers to steering systems associated with automotive retail, service and/or repair and should be contextualised to the level of the qualification to which it is being applied.

The unit includes identification and confirmation of work requirement, preparation for work, inspection and testing of steering system/components, assessment of condition of steering system/components and completion of work finalisation processes, including clean-up and documentation.

Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem-solving skills in managing own work activities and contributing to a productive team environment within the scope of this unit. This includes an understanding of the level of work to be performed.

Work is carried out in accordance with award provisions.


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare to undertake steering system inspection

1.1. Nature and scope of work requirements are identified and confirmed

1.2. OH&S requirements, including individual State/Territory regulatory requirements and personal protection needs are observed throughout the work

1.3. Procedures and information such as workshop manuals and specifications, and tooling required, are sourced

1.4. Methods appropriate to the circumstances are selected and prepared in accordance with standard operating procedures

1.5. Resources required for steering system inspection are sourced and support equipment is identified and prepared

2. Inspect steering system/components and assess condition

2.1. Correct information is accessed and interpreted from manufacturer/component supplier specifications

2.2. Inspection of steering systems is carried out in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications for methods, tooling and equipment

2.3. Steering system inspection is completed without causing damage to any component or system

2.4. System/component condition is determined by comparing actual component condition to manufacturer/component supplier specifications for limits/tolerances and to State/Territory legislation regarding vehicle roadworthiness

2.5. Steering system inspection and condition identification activities are carried out according to industry regulations/ guidelines, OH&S legislation, legislation and enterprise procedures/policies

3. Prepare vehicle for delivery to customer

3.1. Inspection schedule documentation is completed

3.2. Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations

3.3. Vehicle/equipment is presented to customer to workplace expectations

3.4. Workplace documentation is completed

3.5. Job card is processed in accordance with workplace procedures

Required Skills

Required skills

apply research and interpretive skills sufficient to locate, interpret and apply manufacturer/component supplier procedures, workplace policies and procedures

apply analytical skills required for identification and analysis of technical information

apply plain English literacy and communication skills in relation to dealing with customers and team members

apply questioning and active listening skills for example when obtaining information from customers

apply oral communication skills sufficient to convey information and concepts to customers

apply planning and organising skills to own work activities, including making good use of time and resources, sorting out priorities and monitoring one's own performance

interacting effectively with other persons both on a one-to-one basis and in groups, including understanding and responding to the needs of a customer and working effectively as a member of a team to achieve a shared goal

establish safe and effective work processes which anticipate and/or resolve problems and downtime, to systematically develop solutions to avoid or minimise reworking and avoid wastage

use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly calculate time, assess tolerances, apply accurate measurements, calculate material requirements and establish quality checks

use workplace technology related to the inspection and testing of steering system/components, including the use of hydraulic equipment, measuring equipment, computerised technology and communication devices and the reporting/documenting of results

Required knowledge

A working knowledge of:

OH&S regulations/requirements, equipment, material and personal safety requirements

operating principles of mechanical and power assisted steering system relevant to the qualification to which it is applied

types and layout of service/repair manuals (hard copy and electronic)

steering system inspection and testing procedures

steering system/components condition assessment procedures

reporting procedures

enterprise quality procedures

work organisation and planning processes

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

It is essential that competence is fully observed and there is ability to transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual situations in the critical aspects of:

observing safety procedures and requirements

communicating effectively with others involved in or affected by the work

selecting methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances

completing preparatory activity in a systematic manner

conducting the inspection of a range of steering systems in accordance with the workplace and manufacturer/component supplier requirements

accurately interpreting inspection results

completing inspection of steering system and associated components within workplace timeframes

vehicle/equipment is presented to customer in compliance with workplace requirements

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

Application of competence is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated worksite

Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment is to comply with regulatory requirements, including Australian Standards

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace

material relevant to the inspection and testing of steering system/components

equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to the inspection and testing of steering system/components

activities covering mandatory task requirements

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the automotive industry's RS&R Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge

Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on underpinning knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies

Assessment may be applied under project related conditions and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competence is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

It is preferable that assessment reflects a process rather than an event and occurs over a period of time to cover varying quality circumstances. Evidence of performance may be provided by customers, team leaders/members or other persons subject to agreed authentication arrangements

Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role

Guidance information for assessment


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Steering systems to be inspected

Steering systems to be inspected may be those in light and heavy vehicle and outdoor power equipment

Inspection methods

Inspection methods are to include:

road testing, electrical testing

visual, aural and functional assessments (including damage, corrosion, wear, leakage, electrical)

Components

Steering system components are to include ball joints, struts, idler arms, steering boxes and columns, electronic controlled systems and two and four wheel steer

This operation is normally carried out prior to performing a wheel alignment

OH&S

OH&S requirements are to be in accordance with legislation/regulations/codes of practice and enterprise safety policies and procedures. This may include protective clothing and equipment, use of tooling and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of material, use of fire fighting equipment, enterprise first aid, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances

Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation/regulations/codes of practice and workplace policies and practices

Safe operating procedures

Safe operating procedures are to include, but are not limited to the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with vehicular movement, hazardous substances, electrical safety, machinery movement and operation, manual lifting and shifting, working in proximity to others and site visitors

Emergency procedures

Emergency procedures related to this unit are to include, but are not limited to emergency shutdown and stopping of equipment, operating safely in the event of fires, enterprise first aid requirements and site evacuation

Environmental requirements

Environmental requirements are to include but are not limited to waste management, noise, dust and clean-up management

Quality requirements

Quality requirements are to include, but are not limited to regulations, including Australian Standards, internal company quality policy and standards and enterprise operations and procedures

Statutory/regulatory authorities

Statutory/regulatory authorities may include Federal, State/Territory and local authorities administering acts, regulations and codes of practice

Tooling and equipment

Tooling and equipment may include hand tooling, power tooling, specialist tooling for removal, testing equipment, vehicle-lifting equipment, safety stands, holding equipment, hydraulic testing equipment, multimeter, test light and precision measurement tooling

Materials

Materials may include cleaning materials

Communications

Communications are to include but are not limited to verbal and visual instructions and fault reporting and may include site specific instructions, written instructions, plans or instructions related to job/task, telephones and pagers

Information/documents

Sources of information/documents may include:

verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, memos, material safety data sheets, diagrams or sketches

safe work procedures related to the inspection and testing of steering system/components

regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to the automotive industry, including Australian Design Rules

engineer's design specifications and instructions

organisation work specifications and requirements

instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons

Australian Standards


Sectors

Unit sector

Technical


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

Not Applicable