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For many years brake testing has been undertaken throughout all industries. When testing brakes, operators have the best intentions in mind; however the procedures used vary greatly – some being extremely good while others could be categorised as useless, the interpolation of results also fall into this category.
Over the past number of years, I have conducted numerous brake tests and conduced audits in work areas (coal mines, hard rock mining, underground mines, quarries and transport companies.) What has become evident is that there is no uniformity in the way testing is carried out. Documented results/information displayed on mandatory brake test sheets in most cases lack credibility and accuracy and are non-compliant.
Reference: Coal Mining Safety and Health Regulations & Australian Standard AS 2958.1-1995
This creates an unacceptable high risk in that machinery can and has been sent back into production with ineffective or faulty brakes, the results of which can cause serious injury or death.
The Initiative
To create parameters and guide lines that allow compliance to those referenced.
The Solution – A nationally recognised competency.
From here specialist competencies have been developed for each machine and environment using a nationally accredited training package!
- AURKTB002 Analyse and Evaluate Faults in Wheeled Mobile Plant Braking Systems
- AURLTB002 Analyse and Evaluate Faults in Light Vehicle Braking Systems
- AURHTB005 Analyse and Evaluate Faults in Heavy Vehicle Braking Systems
These competencies will bring uniformity as to the way brake tests are conducted over the entire range of applications from earth moving machinery to commercial and private vehicles.
These units cover the competence to analyse and evaluate braking systems in order to initiate action to sustain, vary or enhance performance. It includes failure analysis covering the complex diagnosis of multi-system and intermittent faults as well as evaluation of performance achievements and variations. It also requires the candidate to identify, evaluate, select and document the most appropriate response to the stated objective of the analysis and evaluation process. The unit relates to an automotive technologist of subject matter specialist. It encompasses and builds on trade level competencies.
We are a third party training provider who have linked with Simtars a Recognised Training Organisation 1828 to provide quality training. Candidates who successfully complete the above training and assessments will be issued a Statement of Attainment by Simtars.
