Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release 1 |
New unit of competency |
Release 2 |
Minor typographical errors corrected |
Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to remove and refit lead-acid batteries from a vehicle. It requires the learner to plan and prepare the task; investigate battery types and connections; perform the task; and maintain the work area, tools and equipment.
It applies to those undertaking a Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) or pre-vocational qualification as preparation to entering the automotive service and repair or automotive manufacturing industry.
The unit is designed for use in a highly supervised context and is not suitable for use in a vocational qualification.
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
Element 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 and refit battery |
1.1 Safety and environmental requirements are sourced and interpreted 1.2 Task instruction is interpreted and vehicle battery to be worked on is identified 1.3 Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for battery removal and refitting are sourced and interpreted 1.4 Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor 1.5 Tools and equipment required for battery removal and refitting are identified according to manufacturer specifications |
2. Remove battery |
2.1 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use according to manufacturer specifications and safety requirements 2.2 Vehicle is prepared for battery removal according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements 2.3 Battery is removed according to workplace procedures and manufacturer specifications, and without causing damage to components, tools or equipment 2.4 Battery is identified and inspected according to manufacturer specifications 2.5 Battery inspection results are recorded |
3. Refit battery |
3.1 Battery is refitted according to workplace procedures, manufacturer specifications and safety requirements, and without causing damage to components, tools or equipment 3.2 Vehicle is checked for correct electrical operation |
4. Complete work processes |
4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instruction and workplace standards, and vehicle is presented ready for use or storage according to workplace procedures 4.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures 4.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported where necessary 4.4 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 and environmental requirements must include: |
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Battery must include: |
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Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b4278d82-d487-4070-a8c4-78045ec695b1