Major Work Activity E - Diagnoses and services trailer chassis, bodies and coupling devices

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Task E-12 Diagnoses trailer chassis and trailer bodies

Task Descriptor

Transport trailer technicians diagnose trailer chassis and trailer bodies. Trailer chassis attach the trailer body to the suspension. Trailer bodies contain, secure and protect cargo. Structural problems affect how the weight of the load is distributed to the suspension systems, which in turn can create safety concerns.

E-12.01 Diagnoses trailer chassis

E-12.01 Diagnoses trailer chassis
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes yes ND yes yes NV NV ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-12.01.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
E-12.01.02P perform visual inspections on frames and components visual inspections are performed on frames and components to identify defects
E-12.01.03P actuate locking systems on movable and fixed chassis locking systems on movable and fixed chassis are actuated to verify their operation
E-12.01.04P interpret diagnostic results diagnostic results are interpreted to determine next steps

Range of variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-12.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of trailer chassis, their components, characteristics, applications and operation identify types of trailer chassis, and their components, and describe their characteristics, applications and operation
identify types of frames and describe their characteristics, applications and operation
identify types of slider locking mechanisms and describe their characteristics, applications and operation
E-12.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to diagnose trailer chassis and their components identify tools and equipment used to diagnose trailer chassis and their components, and describe their applications and procedures for use
describe procedures to diagnose trailer chassis and their components
identify hazards and describe safe work practices while diagnosing trailer chassis and their components
identify inspections performed to diagnose trailer chassis and their components
identify possible defects found while performing inspections
E-12.01.03L demonstrate knowledge of training and certification requirements to diagnose trailer chassis and their components identify training and certification requirements to diagnose trailer chassis and their components
E-12.01.04L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements to diagnose trailer chassis and their components identify and interpret standards and regulations to diagnose trailer chassis and their components

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E-12.02 Diagnoses trailer bodies

E-12.02 Diagnoses trailer bodies
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes yes ND yes yes NV NV ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-12.02.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
E-12.02.02P perform visual inspections on trailer bodies visual inspections on trailer bodies are performed to detect structural damage
E-12.02.03P inspect fasteners fasteners are inspected for faults
E-12.02.04P inspect integrity of previous repairs and patches integrity of previous repairs and patches are inspected
E-12.02.05P check alignment of doors and gates alignment of doors and gates are checked
E-12.02.06P interpret diagnostic results diagnostic results are interpreted to determine next steps

Range of variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-12.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of trailer bodies, their components, characteristics, applications and operation identify types of trailer bodies, and their components, and describe their characteristics, applications and operation
identify types of frames and describe their characteristics, applications and operation
identify types of doors and describe their characteristics, applications and operation
E-12.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to diagnose trailer bodies and their components identify tools and equipment used to diagnose trailer bodies and their components, and describe their applications and procedures for use
describe procedures to diagnose trailer bodies and their components
identify hazards and describe safe work practices while diagnosing trailer bodies and their components
identify inspections performed to diagnose trailer bodies and their components
identify possible structural damage found while performing inspections
E-12.02.03L demonstrate knowledge of training and certification requirements to diagnose trailer bodies and their components identify training and certification requirements to diagnose trailer bodies and their components
E-12.02.04L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements to diagnose trailer bodies and their components identify and interpret standards and regulations to diagnose trailer bodies and their components

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Task E-13 Services trailer chassis and trailer bodies

Task Descriptor

Transport trailer technicians service trailer chassis and trailer bodies to ensure structural integrity and safety of equipment on the roads. Service includes repair, replacement, rebuild, adjustment and general maintenance.

E-13.01 Maintains trailer chassis

E-13.01 Maintains trailer chassis
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes yes ND yes yes NV NV ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-13.01.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
E-13.01.02P perform preventative maintenance checks preventative maintenance checks are performed according to manufacturers’ maintenance procedures and schedules

Range of variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-13.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of trailer chassis, their components, characteristics, applications and operation identify types of trailer chassis, and their components, and describe their characteristics, applications and operation
identify types of frames and describe their characteristics, applications and operation
identify types of slider locking mechanisms and describe their characteristics, applications and operation
E-13.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to maintain trailer chassis and their components identify tools and equipment used to maintain trailer chassis and their components, and describe their applications and procedures for use
describe procedures to maintain trailer chassis and their components
identify hazards and safe work practices while maintaining trailer chassis and their components

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E-13.02 Repairs trailer chassis

E-13.02 Repairs trailer chassis
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes yes ND yes yes NV NV ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-13.02.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
E-13.02.02P repair or replace worn, damaged or defective components worn, damaged or defective components are repaired or replaced according to manufacturers’ specifications
E-13.02.03P complete repair repair is completed according to manufacturers’ specifications and procedures

Range of variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-13.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of trailer chassis, their components, characteristics, applications and operation identify types of trailer chassis, and their components, and describe their characteristics, applications and operation
identify types of frames and describe their characteristics, applications and operation
identify types of slider locking mechanisms and describe their characteristics, applications and operation
E-13.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to repair trailer chassis and their components identify tools and equipment used to repair trailer chassis and their components, and describe their applications and procedures for use
describe procedures to repair or replace trailer chassis and their components
identify hazards and safe work practices while performing repairs
describe procedures to verify repair of trailer chassis and their components

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E-13.03 Maintains trailer bodies

E-13.03 Maintains trailer bodies
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes yes ND yes yes NV NV ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-13.03.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
E-13.03.02P perform preventative maintenance checks preventative maintenance checks are performed according to customer checklist and, manufacturers’ maintenance procedures and schedules

Range of variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-13.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of trailer bodies, their components, characteristics, applications and operation identify types of trailer bodies, and their components, and describe their characteristics, applications and operation
identify types of frames and describe their characteristics, applications and operation
identify types of doors and describe their characteristics, applications and operation
E-13.03.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to maintain trailer bodies and their components identify tools and equipment used to maintain trailer bodies and their components, and describe their applications and procedures for use
describe procedures to maintain trailer bodies and their components
identify hazards and safe work practices while maintaining trailer bodies and their components
E-13.03.03L demonstrate knowledge of training and certification requirements to maintain trailer bodies and their components identify training and certification requirements to maintain trailer bodies and their components
E-13.03.04L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements to maintain trailer bodies and their components identify and interpret standards and regulations to maintain trailer bodies and their components

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E-13.04 Repairs trailer bodies

E-13.04 Repairs trailer bodies
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes yes ND yes yes NV NV ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-13.04.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
E-13.04.02P repair or replace worn, damaged or defective components worn, damaged or defective components are repaired or replaced according to manufacturers’ specifications and procedures
E-13.04.03P repair, remove and replace doors doors are repaired, removed and replaced according to manufacturers’ specifications and procedures
E-13.04.04P complete repair repair is completed according to manufacturers’ specifications and procedures

Range of variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-13.04.01L demonstrate knowledge of trailer bodies, their components, characteristics, applications and operation identify types of trailer bodies, and their components, and describe their characteristics, applications and operation
identify types of frames and describe their characteristics, applications and operation
identify types of doors and describe their characteristics, applications and operation
E-13.04.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to repair trailer bodies and their components identify tools and equipment used to repair trailer bodies and their components, and describe their applications and procedures for use
describe procedures to repair, replace, adjust and align trailer bodies and their components
identify hazards and safe work practices while performing repairs
describe procedures to verify repair of trailer bodies and their components
E-13.04.03L demonstrate knowledge of training and certification requirements to work on trailer bodies and their components identify training and certification requirements to work on trailer bodies and their components
E-13.04.04L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements to work on trailer bodies and their components identify and interpret standards and regulations to work on trailer bodies and their components

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Task E-14 Diagnoses coupling devices and landing gear

Task Descriptor

Transport trailer technicians must ensure that coupling devices secure the chassis to the power unit or to another chassis and that the landing gear supports the weight of the trailer when it is disconnected from the towing unit.

E-14.01 Diagnoses coupling devices

E-14.01 Diagnoses coupling devices
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes yes ND yes yes NV NV ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-14.01.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
E-14.01.02P perform sensory inspection of coupling devices sensory inspection of coupling devices is performed to identify defects
E-14.01.03P verify out of adjustment or worn components out of adjustment or worn components are verified using tools and equipment
E-14.01.04P interpret diagnostic results diagnostic results are interpreted to determine next steps

Range of variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-14.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of coupling devices, their components, characteristics, applications and operation identify types of coupling devices, and their components, and describe their characteristics, applications and operation
E-14.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to diagnose coupling devices and their components identify tools and equipment used to diagnose coupling devices and their components, and describe their applications and procedures for use
describe procedures to diagnose coupling devices and their components
describe safe work practices while diagnosing coupling devices and their components
identify inspections performed to diagnose coupling devices and their components
identify possible defects found while performing inspections
E-14.01.03L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements to diagnose coupling devices and their components identify and interpret standards and regulations to diagnose coupling devices and their components

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E-14.02 Diagnoses landing gear

E-14.02 Diagnoses landing gear
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes yes ND yes yes NV NV ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-14.02.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task
E-14.02.02P perform visual inspection of landing gear visual inspection of landing gear is performed to identify damages or defects
E-14.02.03P operate landing gear to detect signs of excessive wear or failures landing gear is operated to detect signs of excessive wear or failures
E-14.02.04P interpret diagnostic results diagnostic results are interpreted to determine next steps

Range of variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-14.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of landing gear, their components, characteristics, applications and operation identify types of landing gear and their components, and describe their characteristics, applications and operation
identify structures associated with landing gear
E-14.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to diagnose landing gear and their components identify tools and equipment used to diagnose landing gear and their components, and describe their applications and procedures for use
describe procedures to diagnose landing gear and their components
describe safe work practices while diagnosing landing gear and their components
identify inspections performed to diagnose landing gear and their components
identify possible damages or defects found while performing inspections
identify signs of failures detected when operating landing gear

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Task E-15 Services coupling devices and landing gear

Task Descriptor

Transport trailer technicians service coupling devices and landing gear to ensure public safety and prevent equipment damage. Service includes repair, replacement, rebuild, adjustment and general maintenance.

E-15.01 Maintains coupling devices

E-15.01 Maintains coupling devices
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes yes ND yes yes NV NV ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-15.01.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
E-15.01.02P perform preventative maintenance checks preventative maintenance checks are performed according to manufacturers’ maintenance procedures and schedules
E-15.01.03P verify proper function of locking mechanisms locking mechanisms are functioning according to manufacturers’ specifications
E-15.01.04P clean, lubricate and adjust components components are cleaned, lubricated and adjusted according to manufacturers’ specifications and environmental conditions

Range of variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-15.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of coupling devices, their components, characteristics, applications and operation identify types of coupling devices, and their components, and describe their characteristics, applications and operation
identify types of locking mechanisms and describe their characteristics, applications and operation
E-15.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to maintain coupling devices and their components identify tools and equipment used to maintain coupling devices and their components, and describe their applications and procedures for use
describe procedures to maintain coupling devices and their components
identify safe work practices while maintaining coupling devices and their components
E-15.01.03L demonstrate knowledge of training and certification requirements to maintain coupling devices and their components identify training and certification requirements to maintain coupling devices and their components
E-15.01.04L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements to maintain coupling devices and their components identify and interpret standards and regulations to maintain coupling devices and their components

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E-15.02 Repairs coupling devices

E-15.02 Repairs coupling devices
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes yes ND yes yes NV NV ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-15.02.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
E-15.02.02P adjust and rebuild fifth wheels fifth wheels are adjusted and rebuilt according to manufacturers’ specifications
E-15.02.03P replace upper coupler and kingpin upper coupler and kingpin are replaced according to regulatory requirements
E-15.02.04P replace pintle hooks and safety chains pintle hooks and safety chains are replaced according to regulatory requirements using fasteners
E-15.02.05P repair locking components and corner castings on containers and chassis locking components and corner castings on containers and chassis are repaired according to regular maintenance schedule
E-15.02.06P complete repair repair is completed by verifying operation and alignment of units

Range of variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-15.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of coupling devices, their components, characteristics, applications and operation identify types of coupling devices, and their components, and describe their characteristics, applications and operation
identify types of locking mechanisms and describe their characteristics, applications and operation
E-15.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to repair coupling devices and their components identify tools and equipment used to repair coupling devices and their components, and describe their applications and procedures for use
describe procedures to repair, replace, adjust and rebuild coupling devices and their components
identify safe work practices while performing repairs
describe procedures to verify repair of coupling devices and their components

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E-15.03 Maintains landing gear

E-15.03 Maintains landing gear
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes yes ND yes yes NV NV ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-15.03.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
E-15.03.02P perform preventative maintenance checks preventative maintenance checks are performed according to customer checklist, and manufacturers’ maintenance procedures and schedules
E-15.03.03P lubricate gear box and inner leg and screw assembly gear box and inner leg and screw assembly are lubricated according to maintenance schedule
E-15.03.04P operate landing gear to distribute lubricants landing gear is operated to distribute lubricants

Range of variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-15.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of landing gear, their components, characteristics, applications and operation identify types of landing gear and their components, and describe their characteristics, applications and operation
identify structures associated with landing gear
E-15.03.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to maintain landing gear and their components identify tools and equipment used to maintain landing gear and their components, and describe their applications and procedures for use
describe procedures to maintain landing gear and their components
identify safe work practices while maintaining landing gear and their components

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E-15.04 Repairs landing gear

E-15.04 Repairs landing gear
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes yes ND yes yes NV NV ND
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
E-15.04.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and manufacturers’ specifications
E-15.04.02P replace worn components worn components are replaced according to visual inspection and maintenance schedule
E-15.04.03P recondition gear box on crankside leg gear box on crankside leg is reconditioned according to manufacturers’ specifications
E-15.04.04P synchronize leg movement after replacing cross shafts leg movement is synchronized after replacing cross shafts
E-15.04.05P complete repair repair is completed by verifying operation of landing gear

Range of variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
E-15.04.01L demonstrate knowledge of landing gear, their components, characteristics, applications and operation identify types of landing gear and their components, and describe their characteristics, applications and operation
identify structures associated with landing gear
E-15.04.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to repair landing gear and their components identify tools and equipment used to repair landing gear and their components, and describe their applications and procedures for use
describe procedures to repair, replace, and recondition landing gear and their components
identify safe work practices while performing repairs
describe procedures to verify repair of landing gear and their components

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