Assessor Resource

AURT337273A
Service and repair trailers in excess of 4.5 tonnes

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to individuals who undertake and document the adjustment, testing, servicing and repair of load carrying trailers in excess of 4.5 tonnes of varying types and in varying environments.

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to service and repair load carrying trailers without motive power, with a gross trailer mass rating (GTMR) or an aggregate trailer mass (ATM) over 4.5 tonnes and designed to be hauled by another vehicle.

It requires the ability to identify and confirm work requirements, to use technical skills to service, repair and/or maintain trailers over 4.5 tonnes and to complete the work finalisation processes.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.

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Evidence Required

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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, 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

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

observe safety procedures and requirements

communicate effectively with others involved in or affected by the work

select servicing and repair methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances and trailer type

complete preparatory activity in a systematic manner

service and repair a variety of trailer types with a GTMR or ATM of over 4.5 tonnes to regulatory and manufacturer and component supplier requirements

complete workplace and equipment records and workplace clean-up requirements.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that reflects as far as possible the actual working environment.

Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory requirements, including specified Australian standards.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

The following resources should be made available:

appropriate worksite

a range of trailers with a GTMR or ATM of over 4.5 tonnes requiring servicing and/or repairing

specifications and work instructions

equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to servicing and repairing trailers with a GTMR or ATM of over 4.5 tonnes

relevant information, including manufacturer specifications.

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 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 its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

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

Guidance information for assessment

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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Required skills include:

technical skills to the level required to adjust, service and repair load carrying trailers with a GTMR or ATM of over 4.5 tonnes, including use of workplace computerised technology for the testing, reporting and recording of results

communication skills to the level required to confirm work requirements and specifications, to communicate effectively regarding work requirements with supervisor, other workers and customers, to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and of varying physical and mental abilities, and to report work outcomes and problems

literacy skills to the level required to understand information related to work orders, including common industry terminology, plans and safety procedures, to interpret technical information and specifications, and to complete workplace documents

numeracy skills to the level required to correctly calculate time, assess tolerances, apply accurate measurements, calculate material requirements and establish quality checks

problem-solving skills to the level required to identify technical and procedural problems to avoid planning and scheduling problems, and time and material wastage

team skills to the level required to work effectively and cooperatively with others to optimise workflow and productivity

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes:

types of load carrying trailers with a GTMR or ATM of over 4.5 tonnes

operating principles and their relationship to each other of braking systems and components, including disc, drum and air braking systems, and their sub-systems

operating principles of suspension types

operating principles of steering systems

operating principles of wheel alignment

inspection and repair procedures applicable to the trailer type and including 5th wheel, king pins, landing gear and coupling, frames and sub-frames

work organisation and planning processes

Sub Assembly Registration Number (SARN) system

Australian Road Transport (ARTSA) - Brake Code of Practice

service and repair manuals (hard copy and electronic)

manufacturer and component supplier specifications, including workshop manuals and repair guides related to the servicing and repairing of trailers with a GTMR or ATM of over 4.5 tonnes and their components

applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice, including OHS, personal safety and environment, relevant to the servicing and repairing of trailers with a GTMR or ATM of over 4.5 tonnes and including state and territory braking requirements for trailers

organisational policies and procedures, including quality requirements and reporting and recording procedures, related to servicing and repairing of trailers with a GTMR or ATM of over 4.5 tonnes and their components

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Trailers with a GTMR or ATM of over 4.5 tonnes

Trailers with a GTMR or ATM over 4.5 tonnes may include:

box trailers (skeleton type)

heavy goods trailers

low loaders

farm trailers

multiple car carriers

mobile machinery/equipment

cane bin trailers

dolly trailers

semi-trailers

timber jinkers

bus semi-trailers

dog trailers

pig trailers

semi-trailer/B-double/B-triple/AB-triple/road train tail trailers

B-double lead trailers

B-triple lead trailers

B-triple middle trailers

converter dolly

low loader dolly

tandem trailers

Axles

Axles may include:

single

tandem

tri-axle

quad-axle

non-pivoting axles

pivoting front axles

Servicing, repair and/or maintaining

Servicing, repair and/or maintaining may include:

minor adjustments

operational testing

replacement of fluids and filters

Verify system

Verify system may include checking:

sub-frame

suspensions components

axles

wheel end

wheels

5th wheel

king pins

landing gear

coupling

Tooling and equipment

Tooling and equipment may include:

hand tools

testing equipment, including multimeters

power tools

air tools

specialist tools and equipment

lubricating equipment

measuring equipment

pressure gauges

vacuum gauges

manufacturer special stools

Materials

Materials may include:

spare parts

lubricants

fluids

cleaning materials

Safe operating procedures

Safe operating procedures may include:

operational risk assessment and treatments

toxic substances

electrical safety

machinery movement and operation

manual and mechanical lifting and shifting

working in proximity to others

Information/documents

Information/documents may include:

verbal, written and graphical instructions issued by authorised internal and external persons

parts listing prices and catalogues

inventory systems

Repair Times manuals

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

diagrams or sketches

engineer's design specifications and instructions

manufacturer specifications

industry standards e.g. Australian Design Rules

Australian Road Transport (ARTSA) - Brake Code of Practice

Australian standards

workplace specifications and requirements

current driver's licence

Legislative requirements

Legislative requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice, and may include:

award and enterprise agreements

industrial relations

Australian standards

Australian Design Rules

confidentiality and privacy

OHS

the environment

equal opportunity

anti-discrimination

duty of care

OHS requirements

OHS requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:

personal protective equipment and clothing

safety equipment

first aid equipment

hazard and risk control

elimination of hazardous materials and substances

manual handling, including shifting, lifting and carrying

emergency procedures

road rules

safe driving policy

Environmental requirements

Environmental requirements may include:

waste management

noise

dust

clean-up management

Organisational policies and procedures

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

quality policies and procedures, including Australian Standards

OHS, sustainability, environment, equal opportunity and anti-discrimination

manufacturer specifications and industry codes of practice

safe work procedures

reporting and recording procedures

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Confirm nature and scope of work to be carried out 
Locate occupational health and safety (OHS) and workplace environmental and sustainable procedures and practices applicable to the work 
Source service procedures and relevant workshop manuals and manufacturer information 
Access and interpret state and territory regulations and requirements 
Check and prepare tools, equipment and materials 
Decide service and/or repair method in accordance with OHS, environmental and industry regulations and guidelines, and enterprise procedures 
Set up work area 
Identify trailer application 
Measure to ascertain ride height in preparation for trailer adjustment 
Use methods, equipment and tolerances suitable to the trailer application and in accordance with manufacturer specifications 
Carry out adjustment in accordance with manufacturer and component supplier specifications, and OHS and workplace environmental and sustainable procedures and practices 
Select appropriate diagnostic test 
Undertake testing of trailer 
Identify service, repair and/or maintenance requirements 
Carry out service, repair and/or maintenance using methods, equipment and tolerances suitable to the trailer application in accordance with manufacturer specifications, OHS, and workplace environmental and sustainable procedures and practices 
Undertake visual and audible tests 
Repair and eliminate identified issues 
Organise for trailer to be test driven 
Clean and inspect equipment and tooling according to workplace requirements 
Tag unserviceable equipment and faults identified in accordance with workplace requirements 
Finalise and process work completion documentation, update customer and warranty information and give to appropriate persons, as required 
Clean work area, dispose of waste and scrap, and store re-useable material, tools and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures 

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