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Carry out maintenance of trailers

Carry out maintenance of trailers

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIB2119
State Code
AWN20
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/02/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/08/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
04/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to carry out basic servicing and maintenance of a commercial trailer across a variety of operational contexts.It includes action to implement trailer manufacturer specifications for routine checks and maintenance, to ensure all specified safety requirements are met, and to ensure trailer is operational to workplace requirements and relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority regulations.Work is performed with limited or minimum supervision, and with limited accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify faults and perform routine maintenance
  • 1.1 Job hazards are identified and required action is taken to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards
  • 1.2 Trailer faults are identified and diagnosed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Trailer components are lubricated in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
2 Carry out repairs on trailers
  • 2.1 Trailer air/hydraulic brake system is inspected and adjusted, and required minor maintenance or repairs are carried out
  • 2.2 Trailer electrical system is checked for correct operation and required minor maintenance or repairs are carried out
  • 2.3 Trailer suspension and axles are inspected and identified faults are repaired and/or reported in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Trailer wheels and tyres are inspected, removed, repaired and refitted as required, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Required documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Records of routine maintenance and repairs are kept in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S8266 TLIB2119A Carry out maintenance of trailers Unit of competency