Application

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to assess, maintain and repair/replace suspension systems of all types of wheeled and/or tracked plant/vehicles.

Where suspension systems are required to be maintained on track type undercarriage see unit MEM27014 Diagnose and rectify automatic transmissions.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

What You'll Learn

Assessment Requirements

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least two (2) occasions and include:

following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices

identifying and interpreting specifications, charts, lists, drawings and other applicable reference documents to maintain suspension systems

inspecting the suspension components for wear, faults and security

testing suspension arrangements, control arms/links and dampening devices for correct operation

checking axle alignment/tracking for compliance with specifications and identifying variations of axle alignment from specification

undertaking calculations and numerical operations associated with maintaining suspension systems

testing automatic/manual levelling devices for correct operation

aligning axles, adjusting the ride height and re-gassing the suspension system to specifications

removing/replacing suspension components using appropriate tools, equipment and techniques

recording/reporting all service and rectification work activities in accordance with SOPs.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate the required knowledge for this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

operation of suspension systems and the effects of steering geometry and alignment

procedures for:

checking suspension system components for wear, faults, security and conformance to specification and tools, techniques and equipment

aligning axles and specifications that apply

adjusting ride height and specifications that apply

re-gassing suspension systems and precautions to be taken

removing and replacing suspension systems and precautions to be taken

parameter determining suitability of repair or replacement of components and component parts

action to be taken to correct non-conformance to specification

tools, techniques and equipment required to maintain and repair suspension systems and reasons for selection.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must:

have vocational competency in maintaining suspension systems at least to the level being assessed with relevant industry knowledge and experience

satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 or its replacement and comply with the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011, its replacement or equivalent legislation covering VET regulation in a non-referring state/territory as the case requires

Where possible assessment must occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Foundation Skills

• text: This section describes those required skills (reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy) that are essential to workplace performance in this unit of competency. Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Prerequisite Units

• {'code': 'MEM09002', 'title': 'Interpret technical drawing'}
• {'code': 'MEM11011', 'title': 'Undertake manual handling'}
• {'code': 'MEM12023', 'title': 'Perform engineering measurements'}
• {'code': 'MEM13015', 'title': 'Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering'}
• {'code': 'MEM16006', 'title': 'Organise and communicate information'}
• {'code': 'MEM18001', 'title': 'Use hand tools'}
• {'code': 'MEM18002', 'title': 'Use power tools/hand held operations'}
• {'code': 'MEM18055', 'title': 'Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components'}

Parent Qualifications

• MEM40119 — Certificate IV in Engineering
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