Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
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 |
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1. Plan to operate electrical test equipment | 1.1 Safety requirements are sourced and interpreted 1.2 Task instruction is interpreted and vehicle electrical circuit to be worked on is identified 1.3 Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for operating electrical test equipment are sourced and interpreted 1.4 Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor 1.5 Electrical test equipment is identified according to task instruction and manufacturer specifications |
2. Test electrical circuits | 2.1 Electrical test equipment is checked prior to use according to manufacturer specifications and safety requirements 2.2 Electrical test equipment is used to test vehicle electrical circuits according to manufacturer specifications and safety requirements 2.3 Electrical test equipment readings are checked and compared with manufacturer specifications 2.4 Electrical test equipment readings are recorded |
3. Complete work processes | 3.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instruction and workplace standards, and vehicle or equipment is presented ready for use or storage according to workplace procedures 3.2 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 3.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported where necessary 3.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures |
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: | information about key aspects of work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including: use of personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, ear protection and safety footwear use of tools identification of electrical hazards application of procedures for operating electrical test equipment. |
Electrical test equipment must include: | 12 volt test lights and LED test lights ammeters voltmeters ohmmeters multimeters. |
Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standards defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:
correctly and safely operate electrical test equipment to test electrical circuits on a minimum of two different vehicles.
Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
key aspects of work health and safety (WHS) and, occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements when operating electrical test equipment, including:
procedures for the correct use of personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, ear protection and safety footwear
procedures for the correct use of tools
identification of electrical hazards
procedures for operating electrical test equipment
meaning of electrical terms, including:
voltage
amperage
watts
resistance
theory of electrical circuits, including:
Ohm’s law
Watt’s law
circuit types, including series and parallel
electrical component symbols
types of electrical circuits in vehicles, including electrical components
types of electrical circuit diagrams
types, application and operation of electrical test equipment, including:
12 volt test lights and LED test lights
ammeters
voltmeters
multimeters
ohmmeters
procedures for testing electrical circuits on vehicles
procedures for identifying and rectifying faults
work area clean-up and maintenance requirements.
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.
Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to operating electrical test equipment, 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 workplace or simulated workplace
electrical test equipment, including:
12 volt test light
ammeter
voltmeter
ohmmeter
multimeter
LED test light
two vehicles with operational electrical circuits.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
Observation Checklist