Profession automotive brake technician
Automotive brake technicians inspect, maintain, diagnose and repair braking, steering and suspension systems as well as wheels and tyres.
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Knowledge
- Automotive diagnostic equipment
The equipment used to examine automotive systems and components.
- Mechanics
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.
- Mechanics of motor vehicles
The way energy forces interact and affect components in motor vehicles such as cars, buses, invalid carriages and other motorised vehicles.
Skills
- Apply health and safety standards
Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.
- Wear appropriate protective gear
Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.
- Use automotive diagnostic equipment
Use diagnostic equipment to perform test on motor vehicles, components and systems to detect defects.
- Troubleshoot
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
- Read standard blueprints
Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.
- Use technical documentation
Understand and use technical documentation in the overall technical process.
Optional knowledge and skills
prepare tyres for vulcanization inspect repaired tyres rebuff tyre replace tyres advise customers on motor vehicles maintain suspension system identify customer's needs inspect worn tyres vehicle electrical systems keep records of work progress maintain motor vehicle steering system maintain braking systemSource: Sisyphus ODB