Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to undertake repairs
- Nature and scope of work requirements are identified and confirmed
- Operating principles of braking systems, including effects of inertia explained and understood
- OH&S requirements, including individual State/Territory regulatory requirements and personal protection needs are observed throughout the work
- Procedures and information such as workshop manuals and specifications, and tooling, are sourced
- Method options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected and prepared
- Technical and/or calibration requirements for braking system repairs are sourced and support equipment is identified and prepared
- Warnings in relation to working with braking systems are observed, including friction material fibres and stored energy devices
- Conduct brake testing and analyse results
- Methods for tests are implemented in accordance with road safety legislation, workplace procedures and manufacturer/component supplier specifications
- Test results are compared with manufacturer/component supplier specifications to indicate compliance or non-compliance
- Results are documented with evidence and supporting information and recommendation(s) made
- Report is processed in accordance with workplace procedures
- Repair brake systems and/or associated components
- Prepare vehicle for use or storage
- Repair schedule documentation is completed
- Final inspection is made to ensure protective guards, safety features and cowlings are in place
- Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations
- Vehicle is cleaned for use or storage to workplace expectations
- Job card is processed in accordance with workplace procedures