MEM27013 — Maintain steering systems

1 Determine job requirements

• 1.1Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• 1.2Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
• 1.3Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
• 1.4Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2 Assess steering system operation

• 2.1Obtain relevant information and interpret prior to any testing
• 2.2Undertake performance tests on primary and/or emergency steering systems in accordance with prescribed procedures
• 2.3Determine and record flows and pressures angles using appropriate test equipment
• 2.4Identify available wheel and axle adjustments and specifications
• 2.5Isolate faults to component level and determine appropriate corrective action
• 2.6Repair or replace faulty components and component parts
• 2.7Apply power steering component functions, adjustment principles, terminology and applications when assessing steering system operation

3 Repair/replace faulty components

• 3.1Determine component wear and clearances using appropriate test equipment and manufacturer recommendations
• 3.2Select replacement components using manufacturers’ data
• 3.3Remove components and refit using appropriate tools, equipment and techniques
• 3.4Undertake wheel and axle adjustments to comply with alignment specifications
• 3.5Make adjustments to primary and/or emergency steering systems that makes the system compliant with specifications
• 3.6Record all test and rectification activities

What does an assessment tool for MEM27013 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEM27013 needs to address all 42 unit components: 3 elements with 17 performance criteria, 9 performance evidence requirements, 16 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for MEM27013?

Auditori pulls the current release of MEM27013 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for MEM27013 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing MEM27013 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of MEM27013, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.