AURETR014 - Inspect, test and service starting systems
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AURETR014 Inspect, test and service starting systems
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Version 1.0 Issue Date: April 2024
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect, test and service vehicle, vessel and machinery starting systems. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting starting systems, servicing the systems, and completing workplace processes and documentation, including any associated recommendations for further action.
It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The starting systems include those in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, vessels, motorcycles, mobile plant machinery or outdoor power equipment.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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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. Prepare to inspect, test and service starting system
1.1 Job requirements are determined according to workplace instructions
1.2 Inspection, testing and servicing procedures are accessed and interpreted
1.3 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are reported
1.4 Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
2. Inspect and test system
2.1 System and battery are inspected and tested according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
2.2 Starting circuit is tested according to workplace procedures and without causing damage to components or systems
2.3 Inspection results are compared with manufacturer specifications
2.4 Inspection findings are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for required repairs or adjustments
3. Service system
3.1 System is serviced according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
3.2 Post-service testingis carried out to confirm starting system is operating to manufacturer specifications and that no other problems are present
4. Complete work processes
4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle, vessel or machinery is presented ready for use
4.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recycle material is collected
4.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored and any faulty electrical equipment is identified, tagged and isolated according to workplace procedures
4.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace 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:
inspect, test and service three different vehicle, vessel or machinery starting systems, in which the work must involve checking:
starter motor and solenoid
ignition switch to starter control circuit
battery to starter motor wiring.
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 starting systems, including procedures for:
selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE), including clothing, and eye and hand protection
working safely with high current electrical systems
environmental requirements, including procedures:
found in safety data sheets (SDS) relating to toxic and corrosive substances
for recycling and disposing of replaced starting system components
identification and function of starting system components, including:
starter motor
starter solenoid
starter control circuits, including:
key ignition
push button start
proximity transponder
automatic stop and start systems
immobiliser
interlocks
basic operating principles of starting systems, including:
changing electrical energy to mechanical energy
mechanical advantage between ring gear and flywheel
basic circuit operation
inspection procedures for starting systems, including visual, aural and functional assessments of:
component damage and wear
component corrosion
testing procedures for starting systems, including:
accessing electrical terminals and using test probes without damaging connectors, fuse holders or wiring
measuring starting system current draw
servicing procedures for starting systems, including cleaning and tightening terminals
post-service testing procedures, including confirming that starting system is operating to manufacturer specifications.
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 starting systems 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 starting system specifications
PPE, including clothing, and eye and hand protection
three different vehicles, vessels or machinery with starting systems requiring servicing
tools and equipment appropriate for inspecting, testing and servicing starting systems, including load tester, inductive ammeter and multimeter.
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. Prepare to inspect, test and service starting system
1.1 Job requirements are determined according to workplace instructions
1.2 Inspection, testing and servicing procedures are accessed and interpreted
1.3 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are reported
1.4 Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
2. Inspect and test system
2.1 System and battery are inspected and tested according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
2.2 Starting circuit is tested according to workplace procedures and without causing damage to components or systems
2.3 Inspection results are compared with manufacturer specifications
2.4 Inspection findings are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for required repairs or adjustments
3. Service system
3.1 System is serviced according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
3.2 Post-service testingis carried out to confirm starting system is operating to manufacturer specifications and that no other problems are present
4. Complete work processes
4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle, vessel or machinery is presented ready for use
4.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recycle material is collected
4.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored and any faulty electrical equipment is identified, tagged and isolated according to workplace procedures
4.4 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.
Tools and equipment must include:
electronic testing equipment, including:
multimeter
load tester
inductive ammeter.
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), including clothing, and eye and hand protection
working safely with high current electrical systems.
Environmental requirements must include:
procedures:
found in safety data sheets (SDS) relating to toxic and corrosive substances
for recycling and disposing of replaced starting system components.
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 three different vehicle, vessel or machinery starting systems, in which the work must involve checking:
starter motor and solenoid
ignition switch to starter control circuit
battery to starter motor wiring.
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 starting systems, including procedures for:
selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE), including clothing, and eye and hand protection
working safely with high current electrical systems
environmental requirements, including procedures:
found in safety data sheets (SDS) relating to toxic and corrosive substances
for recycling and disposing of replaced starting system components
identification and function of starting system components, including:
starter motor
starter solenoid
starter control circuits, including:
key ignition
push button start
proximity transponder
automatic stop and start systems
immobiliser
interlocks
basic operating principles of starting systems, including:
changing electrical energy to mechanical energy
mechanical advantage between ring gear and flywheel
basic circuit operation
inspection procedures for starting systems, including visual, aural and functional assessments of:
component damage and wear
component corrosion
testing procedures for starting systems, including:
accessing electrical terminals and using test probes without damaging connectors, fuse holders or wiring
measuring starting system current draw
servicing procedures for starting systems, including cleaning and tightening terminals
post-service testing procedures, including confirming that starting system is operating to manufacturer specifications.
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 starting systems 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 starting system specifications
PPE, including clothing, and eye and hand protection
three different vehicles, vessels or machinery with starting systems requiring servicing
tools and equipment appropriate for inspecting, testing and servicing starting systems, including load tester, inductive ammeter and multimeter.
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Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice
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Comments/feedback
Job requirements are determined according to workplace instructions
Inspection, testing and servicing procedures are accessed and interpreted
Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are reported
Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
System and battery are inspected and tested according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
Starting circuit is tested according to workplace procedures and without causing damage to components or systems
Inspection results are compared with manufacturer specifications
Inspection findings are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for required repairs or adjustments
System is serviced according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
Post-service testingis carried out to confirm starting system is operating to manufacturer specifications and that no other problems are present
Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle, vessel or machinery is presented ready for use
Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recycle material is collected
Tools and equipment are checked and stored and any faulty electrical equipment is identified, tagged and isolated according to workplace procedures
Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
Job requirements are determined according to workplace instructions
Inspection, testing and servicing procedures are accessed and interpreted
Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are reported
Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
System and battery are inspected and tested according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
Starting circuit is tested according to workplace procedures and without causing damage to components or systems
Inspection results are compared with manufacturer specifications
Inspection findings are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for required repairs or adjustments
System is serviced according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
Post-service testingis carried out to confirm starting system is operating to manufacturer specifications and that no other problems are present
Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle, vessel or machinery is presented ready for use
Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recycle material is collected
Tools and equipment are checked and stored and any faulty electrical equipment is identified, tagged and isolated according to workplace procedures
Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
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