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Brake Mechanic >> job profile
Job Description:
Brake Mechanics diagnose, overhaul, repair/replace and test the parts of disc, drum or power brake systems used on motor vehicles including cars, trucks, buses and semi-trailers. Specifically, this will involve repair and servicing of hydraulic systems, overhaul, repair and servicing of braking systems (including air braking systems), repair of electric and electronic anti-lock braking systems and assembly and fitting of braking systems. This will include machining of brake drums and brake disc rotors, bonding and attachment of friction materials and radius grind.
Qualification: Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical - Brakes)
National Code: AUR30399
Competency Standards relating to the Qualification:
| Compulsory Common Core | |
|---|---|
| AUR70125 | Follow workplace occupational health and safety procedures |
| AUR70278 | Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment |
| AUR70314 | Contribute to workplace communication |
| AUR70421 | Establish relations with customers |
| Compulsory Stream | |
|---|---|
| AUR00108 | Carry out maintenance and/or component servicing operations |
| AUR10104 | Assemble and fit braking systems/components |
| AUR10145 | Overhaul braking system components |
| AUR10166 | Repair braking systems |
| AUR10170 | Service braking systems |
| AUR10736 | Machine brake drums and brake disc rotors |
| AUR11145 | Overhaul air braking system components |
| AUR11166 | Repair air braking systems |
| AUR11170 | Service air braking systems |
| AUR11666 | Repair electric braking systems |
| AUR17665 | Remove, fit and adjust wheel(s) |
| AUR18708 | Carry out minor repairs to electrical systems |
| AUR21471 | Service and repair electronically controlled antilock braking systems |
| AUR23608 | Carry out welding, soldering, thermal cutting and thermal heating procedures |
| AUR24623 | Fabricate components/equipment |
| AUR66108 | Carry out diagnostic procedures |
| Electives: 3 electives to be sourced from
any endorsed Industry Training Package Typical Electives |
|
|---|---|
| AUR10605A | Attach friction materials and radius grind |
| AUR10608A | Carry out bonding of friction materials |
| AUR15130A | Inspect steering system |
| AUR15170A | Service steering systems |
| AUR65130A | Inspect vehicle systems/components and determine preferred repair action |
| AUR65349A | Prepare written repair quotation |
| AUR65508A | Carry out vehicle safety/roadworthy inspection |
| THHCOR01A | Work with colleagues and customers |
| PRMCL21A | Maintain industrial machinery in a soil free condition |
Requirements:
To be awarded the qualification, the New Apprentice must attain a successful assessment of all 4 compulsory core competency standards, all of the listed stream competency standards, plus 3 elective standards from the automotive 'bank' or any endorsed Industry Training Package at the same AQF Level.
Duration:
This competency based program is likely to extend over a period of up to 4 years, depending on the achievement of the required competencies (this period may vary between States/Territories).