Assessment Requirements for AURETR015 Inspect, test and service batteries

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for AURETR015 Inspect, test and service batteries

Modification History

Release	Comment
Release 1	New unit of competency.

Performance Evidence

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standard defined in the unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

inspect, test and service the batteries of three different vehicles, vessels or machinery, in which the work must involve one maintenance-free battery.

Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to inspecting, testing and servicing batteries, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE), including clothing, and eye and hand protection

working with high current electrical systems

manually handling batteries and toxic and corrosive substances

conducting risk assessments of battery, vehicle and equipment movement before carrying out work

working safely when using battery testing equipment

environmental requirements, including procedures:

found in safety data sheets (SDS) relating to toxic and corrosive substances

for recycling and disposing of replaced batteries

basic operating principles of batteries, including using chemical energy to produce electrical energy

types of automotive batteries, including:

lead acid batteries

deep cycle batteries

maintenance-free batteries

gel batteries

absorbed glass mat batteries

calcium batteries

lithium ion and lithium ion phosphate batteries

battery classifications, including:

reserve capacity

amp hour rating

cold cranking amps

battery connection methods for 6 volt, 12 volt, 24 volt and 48 volt, including:

series

parallel

series parallel

inspection and testing procedures for batteries, including:

terminals and leads

battery securing system

testing battery with load testing devices

testing battery with a hydrometer

battery memory retention

servicing procedures for batteries, including:

cleaning battery and battery compartments

topping up battery fluid

post-service testing procedures, including confirming that battery is serviceable and operating to manufacturer specifications.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessment must include direct observation of tasks.

Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to the batteries that they have inspected, tested and serviced, e.g. repair orders.

Assessors must verify performance evidence through questioning on skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.

The following resources must be made available:

automotive repair workplace or simulated workplace

workplace instructions

manufacturer battery specifications

PPE, including clothing, and eye and hand protection

three different vehicles, vessels or machinery with batteries as specified in the performance evidence requiring servicing

tools, equipment and materials appropriate for inspecting, testing and servicing batteries, including battery load testing devices, multimeters and cleaning materials.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b4278d82-d487-4070-a8c4-78045ec695b1

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b4278d82-d487-4070-a8c4-78045ec695b1