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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to inspect and service braking system
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Servicing information is sourced and interpreted
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
2. Inspect braking system
   • Inspection is carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Inspection results are compared with manufacturer specifications
   • Inspection findings are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for necessary repairs or adjustments
3. Service braking system
   • Service and adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Post-service testing is carried out according to workplace procedures
4. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
5. Prepare to inspect and service braking system
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Servicing information is sourced and interpreted
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
6. Inspect braking system
   • Inspection is carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Inspection results are compared with manufacturer specifications
   • Inspection findings are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for necessary repairs or adjustments
7. Service braking system
   • Service and adjustments are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Post-service testing is carried out according to workplace procedures
8. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

Range Statement

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.

Safety and environmental requirements must include:	work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: lifting and supporting vehicles or machinery managing and controlling brake dust and brake fluids environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of brake dust and brake fluid released from braking systems.
Post-service testing mustinclude:	static and dynamic testing of braking system.

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Performance Evidence

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standards defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

inspect and service the braking systems of two different vehicles or machinery, including:

disc braking systems

drum braking systems.

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Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to inspecting and servicing braking systems, including procedures for:

lifting and supporting vehicles or machinery

managing and controlling brake dust and brake fluids

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of brake dust and brake fluid released from braking systems

identification and function of major braking components, including:

discs, pads and calipers

drums, brake linings, wheel cylinders and hydraulic components

master cylinder

hydraulic and vacuum brake booster

diesel engine vacuum brake booster pump

electric and manual park braking systems

basic operation of braking systems, including:

hydraulic braking systems

mechanical braking systems

air over hydraulic systems

air braking systems

types, applications and testing of brake hydraulic fluids

inspection procedures for braking system components, including:

component wear analysis

brake fluid testing

service and adjustment procedures for braking systems, including:

brake bleeding

brake adjustment

park brake adjustment

post-service testing procedures for braking systems, including static and dynamic testing.

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