Air Brakes

Description

This is a competency-based course. Course content includes the most commonly found tasks that a technician could encounter in routine air brake and air starter service. These tasks are described in classroom training materials and occasionally aided with video presentations. The course will introduce students to the regulations for Brake Safety, Hazardous Waste, and includes the heat effects on asbestos. Students will acquire proficiency from performing practice tasks before the final examination, thus allowing the learner to qualify as a "Brake Inspector" per D.O.T. Regulation (49 CFR, Sec. 396.35). This qualification includes air brake inspection, service, maintenance, and repair.

Learning Outcome

Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of Federal Laws and Regulations of commercial vehicles equipped with Air Brakes.
• Maintain and Troubleshoot Air Brake System components.
• Perform an Air Brake inspection.
• Adjust wheel bearings on steering or non-steering axles properly.
• Inspect and overhaul the foundation brake assemblies.
• Measure and cut brake chamber push rods to the correct length on both manual and automatic slack adjuster vehicles.

Target Audience

• Limited to: Supervisors, Vehicle Maintenance Analysts, Automotive Technicians, and Selected personnel requiring this training for their present or scheduled job assignment.

Course Completion Requirements

Passing this course requires the student to: Attend all training days, Perform all required tasks, and Pass the final proficiency exam.

Pre-requisites

There are no pre-requisites for this course.