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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to inspect and service air 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 air 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 air 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 air 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 air 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 air 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: managing and controlling brake dust working with stored energy environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of brake dust released from air braking systems.
Components must include:	air compressor, filters, air drier, receivers and tanks drive belts spring brake chambers, hoses and adjusters discs, pads, drums and linings brake valves brake lights trailer brake valves.
Post-service testing must include:	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 air braking systems of two different vehicles or machinery, including:

one air disc braking system

one air drum braking system.

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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 air braking systems, including procedures for:

managing and controlling brake dust

working with stored energy

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

identification and function of major air braking components, including:

air compressor, filters, air drier, receivers and tanks

drive belts

spring brake chambers, hoses and adjusters

discs, pads, drums and linings

brake valves

brake lights

trailer brake valves

basic operation of air braking systems, including:

mechanical

pneumatic

inspection procedures for air braking systems, including:

component wear analysis

air system assessment

service and adjustment procedures for air braking systems, including:

brake adjustment

parking and emergency brake adjustment

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

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