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Diagnose and repair electronically controlled steering systems

Diagnose and repair electronically controlled steering systems

Unit of competency
National Code
AURETD011
State Code
OAK15
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/03/2019
Field of Education
030505 - Automotive Electrics And Electronics
Original Release Date
15/03/2019
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in electronically controlled steering systems. These systems include two-wire high and low speed (CAN-bus) and single wire low speed (LIN-bus) networked circuits in vehicle or machinery embedded network electronic control systems. It involves preparing for the task, selecting the correct diagnostic procedure, carrying out the diagnosis and the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation.This unit applies to those working within the automotive electrical service and repair industry. The electronically controlled steering systems include those in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, mobile plant machinery or motorcycles.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Diagnose electronically controlled steering system
  • 1.1 Identify job requirements from workplace instructions
  • 1.2 Obtain and interpret diagnostic information in order to identify diagnostic options required for the job
  • 1.3 Identify hazards and environmental issues, assess potential risks, and implement control measures in line with workplace policies
  • 1.4 Identify diagnostic tools and equipment required for the job and examine for serviceability
  • 1.5 Perform diagnostic tests according to workplace procedures and workplace health and safety requirements
  • 1.6 Examine diagnostic test results to identify causes of faults, report findings and make recommendations for necessary repairs or adjustments according to workplace procedures
2. Repair and test electronically controlled steering system
  • 2.1 Obtain and interpret repair information in order to identify repair options required for the job
  • 2.2 Identify repair tools, equipment and materials for the job and examine for serviceability
  • 2.3 Carry out repairs or component replacements and adjustments according to workplace procedures, manufacturer specifications, workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
  • 2.4 Carry out post-repair testing according to workplace procedures, workplace health and safety and environmental requirements to confirm fault rectification and repair any issues identified
3. Complete work processes
  • 3.1 Carry out final inspection to ensure work meets workplace expectations and vehicle or machinery is ready for use
  • 3.2 Clear work area and dispose of waste or recycle materials according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Examine and store tools and equipment, ensuring faulty electrical equipment is identified, tagged and isolated according to workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Complete documentation according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXE18 AURETD001 Diagnose and repair electronically controlled steering systems Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCJ20 AURETD101 Diagnose and repair electronically controlled steering systems Unit of competency