Unit of competency
Modification History
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Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to conduct basic troubleshooting processes to identify common automotive faults or problems based on evidence provided by customers.
It applies to those identifying basic automotive faults in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels, motorcycles, mobile plant machinery or outdoor power equipment in the automotive service and repair industry.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Competency Field
Common
Unit Sector
Technical
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Confirm nature of fault or problem |
1.1 Nature of customer enquiry or concern is determined using appropriate questioning techniques 1.2 Hazards associated with fault identification process are recognised and precautions are taken according to safety requirements 1.3 Troubleshooting process options are researched and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected 1.4 Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability according to manufacturer procedures |
2. Identify and report on fault |
2.1 Automotive system or component relating to fault or problem is identified 2.2 Troubleshooting processes that identify likely cause of fault or problem are followed according to workplace procedures and without causing damage to components or systems 2.3 Information and support to assist in the fault identification process are sought as required 2.4 Report is forwarded to appropriate persons for action according to workplace procedures |
3. Complete work processes |
3.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle or equipment is presented ready for use 3.2 Tools and equipment are checked and stored, and faulty electrical equipment is identified, tagged and according to workplace procedures 3.3 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria.
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Range of Conditions
This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
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Unit Mapping Information
Equivalent to AURATA2001 Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes
Links
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