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Occupational Title: Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician

Key purpose: Diagnose, service, and repair heavy equipment

Academic and Employability Knowledge and Skill Matrix
CWF 5 Diagnose, service, and repair vehicle air brake systems
Listening Speaking Using Information  and Communi- cations Technology Gathering and Analyzing Information Analyzing and Solving Problems Making Decisions and Judgements Organizing and Planning Using Social Skills Adaptability Working in Teams Leading Others Building Consensus Self and Career Develop- ment Writing Reading Mathe- matics Science
KA 5.1 Inspect, diagnose, service, repair, and adjust brake systems.
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KA 5.2  Diagnose, service, repair, and adjust parking brakes.

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KA 5.3  Diagnose, service, and repair ABS (anti-locking braking) systems.
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KA 5.4  Inspect and test air system components.

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Statement of Assessment
Strategy:  Simulation of work activity; oral presentations; paper/pencil
Tools:      Common mechanic's hand tools; brake service tools; air pressure test gauge fittings; appropriate shop service manuals; DVOM; hydraulic-brake pressure bleeder; flaring tool