Unit of competency
Modification History
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Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect, service and repair auxiliary braking systems. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting the system, servicing and carrying out any necessary repairs to the system, performing post-service or repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation.
It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The auxiliary braking systems include those of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles or mobile plant machinery. The unit applies to vehicles or machinery fitted with speed reducing or control devices, such as engine brakes, exhaust brakes or hydraulic or electrical retarders.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Competency Field
Mechanical Miscellaneous
Unit Sector
Technical - Brakes
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Prepare to inspect, service and repair auxiliary braking system |
1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions 1.2 Inspection, service and repair procedures and information are sourced and interpreted 1.3 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed 1.4 Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability |
2. Conduct inspection and analyse results |
2.1 Inspection is carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements 2.2 Faults are identified from inspection results and causes of faults are determined as required 2.3 Inspection findings are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for necessary repairs or adjustments |
3. Service and repair system |
3.1 Service and repair procedures and information are sourced and interpreted 3.2 Service and repair tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked according to workplace procedures 3.3 Service, repairs and adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements 3.4 Post-service and repair testing is carried out according to workplace procedures |
4. Complete work processes |
4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle is presented ready for use 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 4.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria.
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Range of Conditions
This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
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Unit Mapping Information
Equivalent to AURTTB3006 Inspect, service and repair auxiliary braking systems
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b4278d82-d487-4070-a8c4-78045ec695b1