AURTTD4005 Overhaul steering system components

Release 1

AURTTD4005 Overhaul steering system components

Modification History

Release	Comment
Release 1	Replaces AURT415145A Overhaul steering system components Unit code updated to meet policy requirements Reference to OHS legislation replaced with new WHS legislation Licensing statement added to unit descriptor

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit covers the competence required to carry out an overhaul of steering system components, including mechanical and power assisted components. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	The unit includes identification and confirmation of the work requirement, preparation for work, testing and analysis of steering system components, dismantling, assembling, inspection, adjusting and preparation of the steering system and completion of work finalisation processes, including clean-up and documentation. Work requires individuals to demonstrate some judgement and problem-solving skills in managing own work activities and contributing to a productive team environment.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Pre-Requisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills Information

Employability skills	This unit contains employability skills.

Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1. Prepare to undertake overhaul of steering system components	1.1. Nature and scope of the work requirements are identified and confirmed 1.2. WHS 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, specifications and tooling, are sourced 1.4. Method options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected and prepared 1.5. Technical and/or calibration requirements for overhaul are sourced and support equipment is identified and prepared
2. Test steering system and analyse results	2.1. Methods for the conduct of the system tests are implemented in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer/component supplier specifications 2.2. Results are compared with manufacturer/component supplier specifications to indicate compliance or non-compliance 2.3. Results are documented with evidence and supporting information and recommendation(s) made 2.4. Report is processed in accordance with workplace procedures
3. Overhaul steering systems and/or associated components	3.1. Information is accessed and interpreted from manufacturer/component supplier specifications 3.2. Overhaul and/or replacements to faulty steering systems are carried out in accordance with manufacturer/ component supplier specifications for methods, equipment and tolerances 3.3. Steering systems overhaul is completed without causing damage to any component or system 3.4. All steering systems overhaul, removal/replacement activities are carried out according to industry regulations/guidelines, WHS legislation, legislation and enterprise procedures/policies
4. Prepare components for use or storage	4.1. Overhaul schedule documentation is completed 4.2. Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations 4.3. Components are presented for use or stored to workplace expectations 4.4. Job card is processed in accordance with workplace procedures

Required Skills and Knowledge

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
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 own performance interact 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 the capacity to apply problem-solving strategies in purposeful ways, both in situations where the problem and desired solution are clearly evident and in situations requiring critical thinking and a creative approach to achieve an outcome use mathematical ideas and techniques to calculate time, assess tolerances, apply accurate measurements, calculate material requirements and establish quality checks use workplace technology related to the overhaul of steering system components, including the use of measuring equipment, computerised technology and communication devices and reporting/documenting of results
Required knowledge
A working knowledge of: WHS regulations/requirements, equipment, material and personal safety requirements the principles of gearing as applied to the steering systems types and layout of service/repair manuals (hard copy and electronic) steering systems overhaul procedures component repair and adjustment procedures manual handling procedures enterprise quality procedures work organisation and planning processes

Evidence Guide

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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 in this unit signifies ability to transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual circumstances 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 interpreting test results conducting the overhaul in accordance with workplace and manufacturer/component supplier requirements completing overhaul of a range of significant steering system components within workplace timeframes
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 materials relevant to the overhaul of steering system components equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to the overhaul of steering system components activities covering the 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 (real or simulated) 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 assessment reflects a process rather than an event and occurs over a period of time to cover the varying quality circumstances. Evidence of performance may be provided by customers, team leaders/members or other appropriate 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

Range Statement

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 system components	Steering system components may be in light vehicles, heavy vehicles, including articulated, tracked and wheeled type vehicles and include mechanical steering boxes, power-assisted steering boxes and full power steering assemblies
Steering components	Steering components may include pumps, orbital valves, valves and actuators
Overhaul methods and sequences	Overhaul methods and sequences are to include the complete dismantling of component parts, measuring and evaluation of wear, the replacement, repair, rebuilding or reconditioning of parts comparable to original parts, the assembly of parts, performance of functional testing and the completion of records
WHS	WHS 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 materials, 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, toxic substances, electrical safety, machinery movement and operation, manual and mechanical 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, extinguishing 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 dismantling/assembling/ adjustment, testing equipment, hydraulic pressure testers, multimeters, test lights and precision measurement tooling
Materials	Materials may include steering components, spare parts, lubricants and 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 overhaul 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

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector	Mechanical Miscellaneous

Co-requisite units

Not applicable.

Competency field

Competency field	Technical - Steering and Suspension