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Repair electric braking systems

Repair electric braking systems

Unit of competency
National Code
AURETB3001
State Code
WF073
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
17/01/2013
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2013
Field of Education
030505 - Automotive Electrics And Electronics
Original Release Date
08/07/2013
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the competence required to repair electric braking systems and associated components as fitted to vans and trailers. This unit of competency also applies to electric braking controllers fitted to vehicles and plant and equipment.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work
  • 1.1. Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including method, processes and equipment
  • 1.2. Job specifications are read and interpreted
  • 1.3. WHS requirements, including personal safety needs, are observed throughout the work
  • 1.4. Equipment and tooling are identified and checked for safe and effective operation
  • 1.5. Procedures are determined to minimise task time
2. Test systems/ components and identify faults
  • 2.1. Correct information is accessed and interpreted from manufacturer/component supplier specifications
  • 2.2. Tests are carried out to determine faults using tooling and techniques
  • 2.3. Tests are completed without causing damage to any component or system
  • 2.4. Faults are identified and preferred repair action determined
  • 2.5. Tests are carried out according to industry regulations/ guidelines, WHS legislation, statutory legislation and enterprise procedures/policies
3. Repair electric braking systems and/or associated components
  • 3.1. Correct information is accessed and interpreted from manufacturer/component supplier specifications
  • 3.2. Necessary repairs, component replacement and adjustments are carried out using tooling, techniques and materials
  • 3.3. Electric braking system and/or associated component repair is completed without causing damage to any component or system
  • 3.4. Retests are carried out to ensure correct and safe electric braking system service operation
  • 3.5. Repairs/removal, replacement and adjustments are carried out according to industry regulations/guidelines WHS legislation, statutory legislation and enterprise/procedures policies
  • 3.6. Workplace and equipment records are completed in accordance with workplace requirements
4. Clean up work area and maintain equipment
  • 4.1. Material that can be reused is collected and stored
  • 4.2. Waste and scrap is removed following workplace procedures
  • 4.3. Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.4. Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 4.5. Maintenance is completed in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications and workplace procedures
  • 4.6. Tooling and equipment is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures
RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Electric braking systems
Electric braking systems may be in light vehicles and plant and equipment fitted with electric van/trailer braking controllers or trailers fitted with electric brakes
Repair methods
Repair methods are to include:
visual, aural and functional assessment (including damage and corrosion)
testing under operating conditions
electrical/electronic testing
removal, dismantling, reassembly and refitting
repair and/or replacement of system components
road testing/retesting prior to placing back into service
WHS requirements
WHS requirements are to be in accordance with legislation/regulations/codes of practice and enterprise safety policies and procedures, and may include:
protective clothing and equipment, use of tooling and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of material, use of fire fighting equipment, enterprise first aid, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation/regulations/codes of practice and workplace policies and procedures
Safe operating procedures
Safe operating procedures may include, but are not limited to:
the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with vehicular movement, toxic substances, electrical safety, machinery movement and operation, manual and mechanical lifting and shifting, working in proximity to others and site visitors
Emergency procedures
Emergency procedures related to this unit are to include, but may not be limited to:
emergency shutdown and stopping of equipment, extinguishing fires, enterprise first aid requirements and site evacuation
Environmental requirements
Environmental requirements are to include, but are not limited to:
waste management, noise, dust and clean-up management
Quality requirements
Quality requirements are to include, but are not limited to:
regulations, including Australian Standards, company quality policy and standards and enterprise operations and procedures
Statutory/regulatory authorities
Statutory/regulatory authorities may include Federal, State and local authorities administering the applicable acts, regulations and codes of practice
Tooling and equipment
Tooling and equipment may include:
hand tooling, vehicle lifting equipment and testing equipment, including multimeters, power tooling, air tooling, specialist tooling for removal/adjustment and brake decelerometer
Materials
Materials may include:
spare parts, lubricants, fluids and cleaning materials
Communications
Communications are to include, but are not limited to:
verbal and visual instructions and fault reporting and may include site specific instructions, written instructions, plans or instructions related to job/task, telephones and pagers
Information/documents
Sources of information/documents may include:
verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, memos, material safety data sheets, diagrams or sketches
safe work procedures related to the repair of electric braking systems
regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to automotive industry, including Australian Design Rules
engineer's design specifications and instructions
organisation work specifications and requirements
instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external personnel
Australian Standards
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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
It is essential that competence is fully observed and there is ability to transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual situations in the critical aspects of:
observing safety procedures and requirements
communicating effectively with others involved in or affected by the work
selecting methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances
completing preparatory activity in a systematic manner
testing a range of electric braking systems
identifying faults and determining repair requirements
repairing a range of electric braking systems to workplace and manufacturer/component supplier requirements
retesting electric braking systems prior to returning to service
completing workplace/equipment documentation.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Application of competence is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated automotive site.
Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessment is to comply with regulatory requirements, including Australian Standards.
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
materials relevant to the repair of electric braking systems
equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to the repair of electric braking systems
activities covering the mandatory task requirements
specifications and work instructions.
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of AUR12 Automotive Industry RS&R Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge
Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on underpinning knowledge and must reinforce the integration of key competencies
Assessment may be applied under project related conditions and require evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competence is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
It is preferable that assessment reflects a process rather than an event and occurs over a period of time to cover varying quality circumstances. Evidence of performance may be provided by customers, team leaders/members or other persons subject to agreed authentication arrangements
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W2863 AURE311666A Repair electric braking systems Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AXE22 AURETB001 Diagnose and repair electric braking systems Unit of competency