Unit of competency
Modification History
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Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to remove, refit and test the operation of electrical components following body repair activities. Electrical components include headlights, tail-lights, mirrors, antennas, sensors, actuators, and vehicle, vessel or machinery control modules. These components are not an integral part of vehicle controller area network databus (CAN-bus) typography and do not require programming procedures following fitting activities.
It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The electrical components include those fitted in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, vessels, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles or outdoor power equipment.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Competency Field
Electrical
Unit Sector
Technical - Electrical and Electronic
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. Prepare to remove, refit and operate electrical components following body repair activities |
1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions 1.2 Removal and refitting procedures and information are accessed and interpreted 1.3 Hazards are recognised and precautions are taken according to safety requirements 1.4 Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability |
2. Remove electrical components |
2.1 Electrical components are removed using approved methods, tools and equipment and according to workplace procedures and safety requirements 2.2 Components are inspected for damage according to workplace procedures 2.3 Components are handled and stored according to manufacturer and component supplier requirements |
3. Refit electrical components |
3.1 Electrical components are replaced using approved methods, tools and equipment 3.2 Electrical components are refitted according to workplace procedures and safety requirements |
4. Test operation of electrical components |
4.1 Options for testing components are identified 4.2 Electrical components are tested according to workplace procedures and without causing damage to components or systems 4.3 Faults are identified from operational test results and potential causes of faults are analysed 4.4 Findings are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for repair or component replacement |
5. Complete work processes |
5.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle, vessel or machinery is presented ready for use 5.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected 5.3 Tools and equipment are checked, stored and any faulty electrical equipment is identified, tagged and isolated according to workplace procedures 5.4 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.
Safety requirements must include: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Equivalent to AURETR2042 Remove, refit and test electrical componentry for operation following body repair activities
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b4278d82-d487-4070-a8c4-78045ec695b1