SOLOMON ISLANDS

TERTIARY EDUCATION & SKILLS AUTHORITY

SIAUE3007
Inspect and service steering systems

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SIAUE3007 Inspect and service steering systems.

SIAUE3007
Modification history
Unit descriptor
Application of the unit
Licensing/Regulatory
Information
Pre-requisite units
SIGEN3005
Employability skills
Inspect and service steering systems
Release 1 of the Solomon Islands Automotive Industry
Course Structures and Assessment Guidelines.
This unit covers the competence required carry out the
inspection and servicing of wheeled steering systems and
associated components in an automotive service context.
The unit includes identification and confirmation of work
requirement, preparation for work, inspection and servicing
of wheeled systems and associated components and
completion of work finalisation processes, including clean-up
and documentation.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply
to this unit at the time of publication
Apply Occupational Health Safety requirements, policies and
procedures in the workplace.
This unit contains employability skills.
The required outcomes described in this unit of competency
contain applicable components of Employability Skills. The
Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which
this unit of competency is packaged will assist in identifying
Employability Skill requirements

Element Performance criteria

Elements describe the
essential outcomes.
1. Prepare to inspect and 1.1
service steering
system 1.2
1.3
2. Inspect steering
system
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to
demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and
italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the
range of conditions section.
Job requirements are determined from workplace
instructions
Servicing information is sourced and interpreted
Hazards associated with the work are identified and
risks are managed
1.4 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and
checked for serviceability
2.1 Inspection is carried out according to manufacturer
specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and
environmental requirements
2.2 Inspection results are compared with manufacturer
specifications
2.3 Inspection findings are reported according to
workplace procedures, including recommendations for

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 necessary repairs or adjustments
3. Service steering 3.1 Service and adjustments are carried out according to
system manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures,
and safety and environmental requirements, and
without causing damage to components or systems
3.2 Post-service testing is carried out according to
workplace procedures
4. Complete work 4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work is to
processes workplace expectations and vehicle or machinery is
presented ready for use
4.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable
materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is
collected
4.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored
according to workplace procedures
4.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to
workplace procedures

Required skills and knowledge

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.

Required skills
 apply research and skills sufficient to locate, understand 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
 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
 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 servicing of steering systems
and associated components, including the use of electronic measuring equipment,
computerised technology and communication devices and the reporting/documenting

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 of results
Required knowledge
A working knowledge of:
 Safety at Work legislation requirements, equipment, material and personal safety
requirements
 dangers of working with wheeled and/or tracked vehicles
 operating principles of mechanical and hydraulic steering systems and their
relationship to each other
 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.
 types and layout of service/repair manuals (hard copy and electronic)
 inspection procedures
 service procedures
 enterprise quality procedures
 work organisation and planning processes

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.

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 Evidence guide
Overview of This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or
assessment a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that
simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully
replicate automotive mechanical repair workplace conditions,
materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.
Critical aspects for It is essential that competence in this unit signifies ability to
assessment and transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond
evidence required to to unusual circumstances in the critical aspects of:
demonstrate  observing safety procedures and requirements
competency in this unit  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 service of a range of steering systems in
accordance with the workplace and
manufacturer/component supplier requirements
 accurately interpreting inspection results
 servicing of steering systems completed within workplace
timeframes
 vehicle is presented to customer in compliance with
workplace requirements
Context of and specific Application of competence is to be assessed in the workplace
resources for or simulated worksite
assessment Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work
practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment is to comply with regulatory requirements,
including relevant Standards
Resource implications for assessment include:
 workplace location or simulated workplace
 material relevant to the inspection and servicing of steering
systems and associated components
 equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to the
inspection and servicing of steering systems and associated
components
 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.
 activities covering mandatory task requirements

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 Evidence guide
Method of assessment
 specifications and work instructions
Assessment methods must:
 satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Solomon
Islands Automotive Industry National Training Package
 include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work
conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to
consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential
underpinning knowledge required for practical application
 reinforce the integration of employability skills with
workplace tasks and job roles
 confirm that competency is verified and able to be
transferred to other circumstances and environments.
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
 competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of
time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical
requirements of the workplace
 where the assessment is part of a structured learning
experience the evidence collected must relate to a number
of performances assessed at different Times Separated by
further learning and practice, with a decision on
competency only taken at the point when the assessor has
complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability
and applied knowledge
 all assessment that is part of a structured learning
experience must include a combination of direct, indirect
and supplementary evidence.
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is
practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy
capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being
assessed.

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 Steering systems may be in wheeled light and heavy vehicles,

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 motorcycles and outdoor power equipment

System components System components for inspection may include:

 wheel bearings,
 ball joints,
 rose joints,
 struts,
 idler arms,
 steering boxes and columns,
 electronic controlled systems,
 two and four wheel steer
 full hydraulic steering, including articulated vehicles and
tracked type systems
Methods Methods are to include visual, aural and functional
assessments, including damage, corrosion, wear and electrical

Occupational Health OH&S requirements are to be in accordance with

and Safety (OHS) 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 - hazardous materials and substances
Safe operating Safe operating procedures are to include, but are not limited
procedures 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
 site evacuation
Environmental Environmental requirements are to include but are not limited
requirements to:

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Quality requirements
Statutory/regulatory
authorities
Tooling and equipment
Materials
Communications
Information/documents
SIAUE3007 Inspect and service steering systems.
 waste management,
 noise,
 dust
 clean-up management
Quality requirements are to include, but are not limited to
 relevant Standards,
 internal company quality policy and standards
 enterprise operations and procedures
Statutory/regulatory authorities may include Government and
local authorities administering acts, regulations and codes of
practice
Tooling and equipment may include:
 hand tooling,
 meters,
 gauges,
 electronic scan tools
 jacking and blocking equipment
 hydraulic testing equipment and devices
Materials may include:
 lubricants and cleaning materials
Communications are to include, but are not limited to:
 verbal and visual instructions
 fault reporting and may include site specific instructions,
 written instructions,
 plans or instructions related to job/task,
 telephones and pagers
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
servicing of wheeled and tracked type steering systems
and associated components
 regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to the
automotive industry
 engineer's design specifications and instructions
 organisation work specifications and requirements
 instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external
person
 vehicle manufacturers service schedules, specifications and
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