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AURETR007
Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the performance outcomes required to apply knowledge of electrical principles during the testing and repair of basic electrical circuits in vehicles, vessels and machinery.

It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The electrical circuits and wiring systems include those in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, vessels, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles or outdoor power equipment.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)



Evidence Required

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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. Identify relevant information of electrical circuit and wiring system construction and operation in work activities

1.1 Components of circuit are identified during testing and repair activities

1.2 Functions of circuit components are identified during testing and repair activities

1.3 Relationships between circuit components, including the effects of testing and repair activities on other electrical circuits, are identified during repair activities

2. Apply relevant information of electrical circuit and wiring system construction and operation in work activities

2.1 Knowledge of electrical circuit construction and operation is used during testing or repair activities to carry out work according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures

2.2 Basic electrical principles are used during fault finding procedures

2.3 Knowledge of basic testing procedures is used when using electrical test equipment

3. Evaluate knowledge of electrical circuit and wiring systems

3.1 Knowledge is regularly checked with colleagues and supervisor to ensure currency and accuracy

3.2 Knowledge is updated as required to complement own work role

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

apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems during the testing and repair of the electrical systems of three different vehicles, vessels or machinery

evaluate and expand knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems, including demonstrating knowledge of one of the following:

a new automotive electrical or electronic testing procedure

a new automotive electrical or electronic repair procedure

a new item of automotive electrical or electronic technology.

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

types and location of sources of technical information relating to automotive electrical systems, including:

workplace service information

automotive engine mechanical texts

vehicle workshop manuals

service bulletins

technical articles

automotive textbooks

features of vehicle electrical circuits, including:

voltage source

current load devices

resistive devices

circuit protection devices

switching circuit devices

series circuits

parallel circuits

series parallel circuits

relationships between:

volts, amps and ohms in vehicle electrical circuits

current flow and required wire gauge to carry the current

voltage drop across resistive load and current flowing in the circuit

common fault types found in vehicle electrical circuits, including:

open circuit to power, signal and ground

short circuit to power, signal and ground

high resistance to power, signal and ground

types and construction of vehicle electrical wiring systems, including:

common multi-strand conductor

various wire gauges and insulation types

controller area network databus (CAN-bus) twisted pair wiring

audio speaker shielded wiring

principles of electricity, including:

alternating current (AC)

direct current (DC)

Ohm’s law

Watts law

Kirchhoff’s voltage law

Kirchhoff’s current law

identification, location and function of major components of common automotive electrical systems:

engine electrical systems, including:

battery

ignition

charging

starting

vehicle body electrical systems, including:

exterior lighting

internal lighting

vehicle access

washer and wiper

vehicle entertainment

wiring harness and loom assembly.

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 knowledge of electrical circuits and wiring systems that they have applied, e.g. work 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:

technical information relating to automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems

automotive tools and electrical test equipment

three different vehicles, vessels or machinery with functional electrical systems.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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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. Identify relevant information of electrical circuit and wiring system construction and operation in work activities

1.1 Components of circuit are identified during testing and repair activities

1.2 Functions of circuit components are identified during testing and repair activities

1.3 Relationships between circuit components, including the effects of testing and repair activities on other electrical circuits, are identified during repair activities

2. Apply relevant information of electrical circuit and wiring system construction and operation in work activities

2.1 Knowledge of electrical circuit construction and operation is used during testing or repair activities to carry out work according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures

2.2 Basic electrical principles are used during fault finding procedures

2.3 Knowledge of basic testing procedures is used when using electrical test equipment

3. Evaluate knowledge of electrical circuit and wiring systems

3.1 Knowledge is regularly checked with colleagues and supervisor to ensure currency and accuracy

3.2 Knowledge is updated as required to complement own work role

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.

Basic electrical principles must include:

relationship between electrical current flow, pressure, resistance and power using Ohm’s law.

Basic testing procedures must include:

voltage drop

circuit resistance

circuit current flow.

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

apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems during the testing and repair of the electrical systems of three different vehicles, vessels or machinery

evaluate and expand knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems, including demonstrating knowledge of one of the following:

a new automotive electrical or electronic testing procedure

a new automotive electrical or electronic repair procedure

a new item of automotive electrical or electronic technology.

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

types and location of sources of technical information relating to automotive electrical systems, including:

workplace service information

automotive engine mechanical texts

vehicle workshop manuals

service bulletins

technical articles

automotive textbooks

features of vehicle electrical circuits, including:

voltage source

current load devices

resistive devices

circuit protection devices

switching circuit devices

series circuits

parallel circuits

series parallel circuits

relationships between:

volts, amps and ohms in vehicle electrical circuits

current flow and required wire gauge to carry the current

voltage drop across resistive load and current flowing in the circuit

common fault types found in vehicle electrical circuits, including:

open circuit to power, signal and ground

short circuit to power, signal and ground

high resistance to power, signal and ground

types and construction of vehicle electrical wiring systems, including:

common multi-strand conductor

various wire gauges and insulation types

controller area network databus (CAN-bus) twisted pair wiring

audio speaker shielded wiring

principles of electricity, including:

alternating current (AC)

direct current (DC)

Ohm’s law

Watts law

Kirchhoff’s voltage law

Kirchhoff’s current law

identification, location and function of major components of common automotive electrical systems:

engine electrical systems, including:

battery

ignition

charging

starting

vehicle body electrical systems, including:

exterior lighting

internal lighting

vehicle access

washer and wiper

vehicle entertainment

wiring harness and loom assembly.

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 knowledge of electrical circuits and wiring systems that they have applied, e.g. work 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:

technical information relating to automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems

automotive tools and electrical test equipment

three different vehicles, vessels or machinery with functional electrical systems.

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

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Components of circuit are identified during testing and repair activities 
Functions of circuit components are identified during testing and repair activities 
Relationships between circuit components, including the effects of testing and repair activities on other electrical circuits, are identified during repair activities 
Knowledge of electrical circuit construction and operation is used during testing or repair activities to carry out work according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures 
Basic electrical principles are used during fault finding procedures 
Knowledge of basic testing procedures is used when using electrical test equipment 
Knowledge is regularly checked with colleagues and supervisor to ensure currency and accuracy 
Knowledge is updated as required to complement own work role 
Components of circuit are identified during testing and repair activities 
Functions of circuit components are identified during testing and repair activities 
Relationships between circuit components, including the effects of testing and repair activities on other electrical circuits, are identified during repair activities 
Knowledge of electrical circuit construction and operation is used during testing or repair activities to carry out work according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures 
Basic electrical principles are used during fault finding procedures 
Knowledge of basic testing procedures is used when using electrical test equipment 
Knowledge is regularly checked with colleagues and supervisor to ensure currency and accuracy 
Knowledge is updated as required to complement own work role 

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