Required skills

communication skills to

clarify workplace instructions and determine job requirements

gain information from appropriate persons and assistance as required

coordinate work with site supervisor and other workers

report work outcomes and problems

initiative and enterprise skills to

adapt to new and emerging situations in the workplace relating to repairing mobile plant braking systems

learning skills to

ask questions to gain information

identify sources of information assistance and expert knowledge to expand knowledge skills and understanding

literacy skills to

read workplace instructions specifications warnings and technical procedures

produce clear and understandable workplace documentation

numeracy skills to assess tolerances and apply accurate measurements and adjustments

planning and organising skills to

plan own work requirements and prioritise actions to achieve required outcomes and ensure tasks are completed on time

identify risk factors and take action to minimise risk

problemsolving skills to

determine job requirements

determine the underlying causes of faults

produce recommendations for necessary repairs or adjustments

selfmanagement skills to

select and use appropriate equipment materials processes and procedures

recognise limitations and seek timely advice

teamwork skills to work in a team as applicable to the workplaces procedures and practices to repair mobile plant braking systems

technical skills to

check and use mobile plant braking system testing and repair equipment

carry out measuring and testing repair and adjustment procedures according to manufacturer and component supplier specifications

technology skills to

operate diagnostic and testing equipment

conduct performance testing of components systems and equipment

use tools and equipment efficiently and safely

store and care for components parts tools test equipment and support equipment

Required knowledge

WHS regulations requirements equipment and material relating to mobile plant braking systems including personal safety requirements

environmental regulations and requirements relating to mobile plant braking systems

application purpose and operating principles of mobile plant braking systems including

multidisc wet braking systems including associated cooling systems

disc braking systems

drum braking systems

lifting and support procedures for mobile plant equipment

testing procedures of mobile plant braking systems

repair procedures of mobile plant braking systems

postrepair testing procedures of mobile plant braking systems

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to

observe safety procedures and requirements

communicate effectively with others involved in or affected by the work

select methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances

complete preparatory activity in a systematic manner

diagnose and repair a range of mobile plant braking systems

conduct diagnosis and repair procedures according to workplace manufacturer and component supplier requirements

present vehicle and equipment in a condition that complies with workplace requirements

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting

Assessment is to occur

using standard workplace practices and procedures

following safety requirements

applying environmental constraints

Assessment is to comply with relevant

regulatory requirements

Australian standards

industry codes of practice

The following resources must be made available for the assessment of this unit

workplace location or simulated workplace

material relevant to the repair of mobile plant braking systems

equipment hand and power tools appropriate to the repair of mobile plant braking systems

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts together with the application of required skills and knowledge

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on required skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application

Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other units which together form part of a holistic work role

Where applicable reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate the needs of diverse clients

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Workplace instructions may include:

Job requirements may include:

Workplace health and safety requirements:

Procedures and information may include:

Safety issues and warnings must include:

Diagnostic tools and equipment may include:

Diagnostic tests may include:

Faults may include:

Diagnosis findings may include:

Repair options may include:

Post-repair testing may include: