The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

observe safety procedures and requirements

communicate effectively with others involved in or affected by the work

select methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances

complete preparatory activity in a systematic manner

complete the repair of a minimum of two (2) ignition systems with a minimum of one (1) electronic and one (1) other (Kettering or magneto)

test ignition system/components

diagnose and determine faults

repair ignition systems to manufacturer/component supplier requirements

post-repair test ignition systems to manufacturer/ component supplier requirements

complete workplace and equipment documents.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that reflects as far as possible the actual working environment.

Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory requirements, including specified Australian standards.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

The following resources should be made available:

a range of ignition systems and components relevant to the application

materials relevant to testing and repairing of ignition systems

equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to testing and repairing of ignition systems

specifications and work instructions.

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of Required Skills and Knowledge.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on Required Skills and Knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Required skills

Required skills include:

technical skills to the level required to use workplace technology and tools related to the repair of ignition systems, including the use of specialist tooling and equipment, measuring equipment, computerised technology and communication devices

communication skills to the level required to confirm work requirements and specifications, to communicate effectively regarding work requirements with supervisor, other workers and customers, to apply common industry terminology, to report work outcomes and problems, and to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and of varying physical and mental abilities

literacy skills to the level required to understand information related to work orders, and to locate, interpret and apply manufacturer/component supplier technical information and specifications for circuit and component testing and major repairs/component replacement, workplace policies and safety procedures

numeracy skills to the level required to correctly calculate time, complete tests and measurements to determine electrical circuit/component major repair/replacement requirements, calculate material requirements and establish quality checks

problem-solving skills to the level required to plan and organise activities and establish safe and effective work processes which anticipate and/or resolve problems and downtime, and to systematically develop solutions to avoid or minimise reworking and avoid wastage

team skills to the level required to work effectively and cooperatively with others to optimise workflow and productivity

organisational skills to the level required to plan and organise activities, including preparation and layout of worksite, and obtaining equipment and materials to avoid backtracking or workflow interruptions

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes:

OHS regulations/requirement, equipment, material and personal safety requirements

ignition system principles of operation

construction and operation of ignition systems relevant to application

types and layout of service/repair manuals (hard copy and electronic)

testing and fault identification procedures

adjustment procedures of systems/components

repair/removal and replacement procedures

selection, checking and use of tooling and equipment

manufacturer and/or component supplier specifications

applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice, including OHS and environment, relevant to testing and repairing ignition systems

organisational policies and procedures, including quality requirements, reporting and recording procedures, and work organisation and planning processes, related to testing and repairing ignition systems

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Ignition systems

Ignition systems include:

Kettering

electronic ignition systems

magnetos and associated components

Applications

Ignition systems may be fitted to:

vehicles, plant, marine craft and outdoor power equipment

Faults

Faults may include:

engine difficult to start/will not start

engine misfire

poor performance

overheating

Components and mechanisms

Components and mechanisms may include:

single and dual points

transistor assisted

single and multiple distributors

ballast and non-ballast primary circuits

suppressed and non-suppressed high-tension leads

transistor controlled ignition (TCI) systems

advance mechanisms (mechanical, vacuum, electronic, capacitor discharge ignition (CDI), magnetic pulse, optic and hall effect)

spark plug, resistor plug and cap

Repair methods

Repair methods include:

pre- and post-repair testing

component identification and testing

diagnosing and determining faults

conducting repairs, including disassembly, assembly, component replacement, adjustments and rechecks

electrical measurements

peak voltage testing

visual and functional assessments, including damage and wear

Critical precautions

Critical precautions include:

manufacturer/component supplier procedures to avoid damage to electronic system, engine control units (ECUs) and/or other components

personal safety procedures which must be applied as contact with high output ignition systems may result in electrocution

Tooling and equipment

Tooling and equipment may include:

hand tooling

testing equipment, including multimeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters and tachometers

timing light

spark plug cleaner/tester

insulation testers

power tooling and air tooling

tune scopes

engine analysers

dynamometers

distributor test bench

Materials

Materials may include:

coil

condensers

transistors

leads

cleaning material

Information/documents

Information/documents may include:

verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, memos, material safety data sheets (MSDS), diagrams or sketches

safe work procedures related to testing and repairing ignition systems

regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to testing and repairing ignition systems

engineer's design specifications and instructions

organisation work specifications and requirements

instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons

Australian standards

OHS requirements

OHS requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:

personal protective equipment and clothing

safety equipment

first aid equipment

hazard and risk control

electrical safety

elimination of hazardous materials and substances

manual handling, including shifting, lifting and carrying

emergency procedures

Legislative requirements

Legislative requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice, and may include:

award and enterprise agreements

industrial relations

Australian standards

Australian Design Rules

confidentiality and privacy

OHS

the environment

equal opportunity

anti-discrimination

relevant industry codes of practice

duty of care

Environmental requirements

Environmental requirements may include:

waste management

pollution

noise

dust

clean-up management

Quality requirements

Quality requirements may include:

regulations, including Australian standards

internal organisational quality policies and procedures

enterprise operations and procedures

Organisational policies and procedures

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

quality policies and procedures, including Australian standards

OHS, sustainability, environment, equal opportunity and anti-discrimination

manufacturer specifications and industry codes of practice

safe work procedures

reporting and recording procedures