10412164Brakes and Suspension Systems
Course Information
Description
Prepares the learner with the knowledge and skills needed to adjust, diagnose, service, and repair heavy duty brake and suspension systems. Also included is the study of heavy duty truck total vehicle alignment on multiple axle vehicles and trailers.
Total Credits
4
Course Competencies
  1. Demonstrate safe work habits when working on brake and suspension systems
    Assessment Strategies
    in a simulated work site environment
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    given the appropriate reference materials
    through a written objective test
    Criteria
    learner describes the importance of safety when working on brake and suspension systems
    learner follows all personal and environmental safety practices
    learner keeps work area clean and orderly

  2. Identify air and hydraulic brake system components
    Assessment Strategies
    through the identification of components on demonstration boards and vehicles
    through the completion of a work sheet
    without references
    Criteria
    you identify air brake system components
    you identify hydraulic brake system components

  3. Describe the function of air and hydraulic brake system components
    Assessment Strategies
    through a written objective examination
    without references unless the exam is to evaluate the use of specific systems found in technical or industry reference
    Criteria
    you describe the function of air and hydraulic brake system components as they relate to system operation

  4. Explain the operation of air and hydraulic brake system components
    Assessment Strategies
    In written objective examination
    Without references unless the exam is to evaluate the operation of specific systems found in technical or industry reference
    Through the completion of a worksheet
    Criteria
    you explain the operation of air brake system components
    you explain the operation of hydraulic brake system components
    you trace air and fluid flows on a diagram

  5. Identify heavy duty vehicle suspension parts and components
    Assessment Strategies
    through the identification of components on demonstration boards and vehicles
    through the completion of a worksheet
    without references
    Criteria
    you identify suspension system components and parts

  6. Describe the function of heavy duty vehicle suspension parts and components
    Assessment Strategies
    through a written objective examination
    without references unless the exam is to evaluate the use of specific systems found in technical or industry reference
    Criteria
    you describe the function of vehicle suspension system components and parts

  7. Inspect brake and suspension system
    Assessment Strategies
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    in a simulated work environment
    given a vehicle
    given the proper tools and equipment
    given the appropriate references
    given the appropriate repair orders and inspection forms
    Criteria
    you select appropriate tools and equipment
    you follow all personal and environmental safety practices
    you meet DOT and industry standards for brake and suspension system inspection

  8. Diagnose, service, repair, and adjust parking brakes
    Assessment Strategies
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    in a simulated work environment
    given a vehicle or its components
    given the proper tools
    given the appropriate references
    given the appropriate repair order and forms
    Criteria
    you select appropriate tools and equipment
    you follow all personal and environmental safety practices
    you meet DOT and industry standards for brake system service and repair

  9. Diagnose, service, repair, and adjust mechanical/foundation brakes
    Assessment Strategies
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    in a simulated work environment
    given a vehicle or its components
    given the proper tools
    given the appropriate references
    given the appropriate repair orders and forms
    Criteria
    you select appropriate tools and equipment
    you follow all personal and environmental safety practices
    you meet DOT and industry standards for brake system service and repair

  10. Diagnose, service, repair, and adjust hydraulic brake system
    Assessment Strategies
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    in a simulated work environment
    given a vehicle or its components
    given the proper tools
    given the appropriate references
    given the appropriate repair orders and forms
    Criteria
    you select appropriate tools and equipment
    you follow all personal and environmental safety practices
    you meet DOT and industry standards for brake system service and repair

  11. Diagnose, service, repair, and adjust air brake system
    Assessment Strategies
    in a simulated work environment
    given the proper tools
    given a vehicle or its components
    given the appropriate references
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    Criteria
    you select appropriate tools and equipment
    you follow all personal and environmental safety practices
    you meet DOT and industry standards for brake system service and repair

  12. Diagnose, service, repair, and adjust suspension system
    Assessment Strategies
    in a simulated work environment
    given the proper tools
    given a vehicle or its components
    given the appropriate references
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    Criteria
    you select appropriate tools and equipment
    you follow all personal and environmental safety practices
    you meet DOT and industry standards for suspension system service and repairs

  13. Diagnose, service, repair, and adjust steering system
    Assessment Strategies
    in a simulated work environment
    given the proper tools
    given a vehicle or its components
    given the appropriate references
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    Criteria
    you select appropriate tools and equipment
    you follows all personal and environmental safety practices
    you meet DOT and industry standards for suspension system service and repair