Elements and Performance Criteria
- Diagnose vehicle faults and undertake repairs for safe vehicle operation
- Job hazards are identified and required action is taken to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards
- Faults in vehicle and/or ancillary equipment electrical system are identified, diagnosed and repaired, in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
- Faults in fuel system are identified, diagnosed and repaired in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
- Maintain the vehicle systems
- Fluid levels in vehicle and/or ancillary equipment are checked and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
- Air/hydraulic fluid levels in vehicle and/or ancillary equipment are checked and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
- Safety equipment is inspected in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
- Carry out minor repairs to a vehicle
- Vehicle components are removed, repaired or replaced and refitted to vehicle using correct tools in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
- Tyres are repaired or replaced on vehicle in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
- Need for more complex maintenance procedures is identified and problem is correctly referred in accordance with workplace procedures
- Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures are followed throughout maintenance activities
- Required documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures
- Records of routine maintenance and repairs are kept in accordance with workplace procedures