Mechanical
Steering & Suspension Serviceperson >> job profile
Job Description:
This job involves applying diagnostic procedures to determine symptoms/faults, servicing and repair of steering systems, overhaul of steering system components, servicing and repair of suspension systems for light/heavy vehicles, plant, motor cycles, marine and outdoor power equipment. It will also involve the carrying out of welding, soldering, thermal cutting and heating procedures. Wheel alignment is completed where necessary.
Qualification: Certificate II in Automotive (Mechanical - Steering and Suspension)
National Code: AUR21399
Competency Standards relating to the Qualification:
| Compulsory Common Core | |
|---|---|
| AUR70125 | Follow workplace occupational health and safety procedures |
| AUR70278 | Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment |
| AUR70314 | Contribute to workplace communication |
| AUR70421 | Establish relations with customers |
| Compulsory Stream | |
|---|---|
| AUR15145 | Overhaul steering system components |
| AUR15166 | Repair steering systems |
| AUR15170 | Service steering systems |
| AUR16166 | Repair suspension systems |
| AUR16170 | Service suspension systems |
| AUR17108 | Carry out wheel alignment operations |
| AUR18676 | Test, service and replace battery |
| AUR18708 | Carry out minor repairs to electrical circuits/systems |
| AUR21371 | Service and repair electronic body management systems |
| AUR23608 | Carry out welding, soldering, thermal cutting and thermal heating procedures |
| AUR66108 | Carry out diagnostic procedures |
| Electives: 3 electives to be sourced from
any endorsed Industry Training Package Typical Electives |
|
|---|---|
| AUR00108A | Carry out maintenance and/or component servicing operations |
| AUR17108A | Carry out wheel alignment operations |
| AUR25678A | Use and maintain measuring equipment |
| AUR26108A | Carry out pre-repair operations |
| AUR31649A | Prepare vehicle/component/equipment for customer use |
| AUR51677A | Use numbers in the workplace |
| AUR65130A | Inspect vehicle systems/components and determine preferred repair action |
Requirements:
To be awarded the qualification, the New Apprentice must attain a successful assessment of all 4 compulsory core competency standards, all of the listed stream competency standards, plus 3 elective standards from the automotive 'bank' or any endorsed Industry Training Package at the same AQF Level.
Duration:
This competency based program is likely to extend over a period of up to 12 months, depending on the achievement of the required competencies (this period may vary between States/Territories).