Diagnose complex faults in mobile plant steering and suspension systems

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 3:30 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
AURKTD005

State Code
AXC70

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
14/04/2016

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

13/07/2016

Field of Education

030701 - Mechanical Engineering

Original Release Date

13/07/2016

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to diagnose complex faults in mobile plant steering and suspension systems and determine the repair action necessary to restore system performance. It involves confirming the existence of a fault, choosing the diagnostic procedure and tools, applying the diagnostic procedure, reporting conclusions and making repair recommendations.Complex faults are outside the normal scope of a technician’s diagnosis and repair work. They include intermittent faults, multi-system faults, faults introduced as a result of system repairs, and indirect faults caused by the influence of external systems, requiring the application of complex diagnostic processes to resolve.It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The steering and suspension systems include those of agricultural machinery or mobile plant machinery, which may be wheeled or track type machinery.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify and confirm the work requirement

1.1 Nature and objective of diagnostic requirements are determined from workplace instructions
1.2 Existence of fault in mobile plant steering or suspension system is confirmed from direct or indirect evidence
1.3 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements

2. Prepare to perform diagnosis

2.1 Manufacturer specifications and other technical information for steering or suspension system are accessed and interpreted
2.2 Diagnostic procedures and options are identified
2.3 Diagnostic method sequence, tests and testing processes are identified and selected from the range of available options
2.4 Testing equipment is obtained and prepared according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
2.4 Tools, equipment and materials required to support the diagnostic process are identified, selected and prepared for use

3. Apply diagnostic procedures

3.1 Selected diagnostic process is followed and testing is carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements
3.2 Diagnostic findings are verified, as required, by using reliable alternative or optional process according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
3.3 Conclusions are drawn from findings and documented according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for necessary repairs
3.4 Conclusions are provided to appropriate personnel or customer to confirm further action to be taken

4. Complete work processes

4.1 Mobile plant is presented ready to be repaired or returned to the customer
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

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WF208	AURKTD4005	Diagnose complex faults in mobile plant steering and suspension systems	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
OCJ14	AURKTD105	Diagnose complex faults in mobile plant steering and suspension systems	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BAB6	AUR40216	Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis	Qualification