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. |
1. Locate and identify electrical system and its components | 1.1 Task instruction is interpreted and vehicle or machinery to be worked on is identified 1.2 Technical information regarding electrical system to be identified is located 1.3 Electrical system major components are located and identified on vehicle or machinery according to safety requirements and task instructions |
2. Demonstrate knowledge of electrical system | 2.1 System function is determined from technical information and demonstrated during workplace activities 2.2 System major component function and basic operation are determined from technical information and demonstrated during workplace activities 2.3 System relationship to vehicle or machinery operation is determined from technical information, and knowledge of relationship is demonstrated during workplace activities |
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: | work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE) using tools and equipment following workplace safety procedures. |
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:
identify, locate and demonstrate knowledge of the operation of the following electrical systems while carrying out workplace activities:
vehicle electrical power supplies
ignition system
fuel delivery system
charging system
starting system
lighting system
fuses and circuit breakers
wiring looms and harnesses.
Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to applying automotive electrical system fundamentals, including procedures for:
selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)
using tools and equipment
following workplace safety procedures
basic theory and principles of automotive electrical systems, including:
alternating current (AC)
direct current (DC)
Ohm’s law
identification, function and basic operation of vehicle electrical systems and components, including:
vehicle electrical power supplies
ignition system
fuel delivery system
charging system
starting system
lighting system
body electrical systems
fuses and circuit breakers
wiring looms and harnesses
automotive terminology relating to electrical systems.
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 automotive electrical system information that they have applied, 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
workshop or task instructions
information regarding basic electrical principles and fundamentals
information regarding vehicle electrical systems and components
workplace safety equipment, including PPE
a vehicle with the automotive electrical systems specified in the performance evidence
automotive tools and equipment relating to workplace activities being carried out.
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