AURETR045 - Inspect, service and repair DC electric motor drive systems
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AURETR045 Inspect, service and repair DC electric motor drive systems
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Version 1.0 Issue Date: April 2024
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect, service and repair direct current (DC) electric motor drive systems in vehicles, vessels or machinery. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting DC electric motor drive systems, repairing the systems, and completing workplace processes and documentation, including associated recommendations for further action.
It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The DC electric motor drive 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.
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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, service and repair DC electric motor drive system
1.1 Job requirements are determined according to workplace instructions
1.2 Inspection and servicing procedures are accessed and interpreted
1.3 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
1.4 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
2. Inspect and test system
2.1 System is inspected and tested according to workplace procedures and safety requirements
2.2 Circuits are 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 and repair system
3.1 System is serviced and repaired according to manufacturer and component specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
3.2 System is performance tested and final adjustments are made
3.3 Post-repair testing is carried out to confirm system is operating to manufacturer specifications, any reported problems are resolved, and 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 recyclable 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 standards defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:
inspect, service and repair three of the following direct current (DC) electric motor drive systems in vehicles, vessels or machinery:
brush commutator motor
stepper motor assembly
brushless hall effect motor
magnetic flux array motor.
Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to inspecting, servicing and repairing DC electric motor drive 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
operating principles of DC electric motor drive systems, including:
brush commutator motors, including of:
permanent magnet motor
series motor
shunt motor
compound motor
brushless motors, including:
stepper motors, including rotary position actuators
hall effect motor
magnetic flux array motors
application, purpose and operation of DC electric motor drive systems, including:
power operated windows, door and roofs
power operated seats, mirrors and radio antennas
winches and lifting platforms
rotary position actuators
brushless traction motors
magnetic flux array, including wheel hub motors
inspection procedures for DC electric motor drive systems, including analysing system operation
procedures for testing DC electric motor drive systems, including:
accessing electrical terminals and using test probes without damaging connectors, fuse holders or wiring
procedures for using and operating electrical test equipment, including:
digital multimeters
test lights and probes
oscilloscopes
service and repair procedures for DC electric motor drive systems, including:
component removal and replacement procedures
component and associated system adjustment procedures
post-repair testing procedures of DC electric motor drive systems, including:
confirming that system is operating to manufacturer specifications
confirming that no other problems are present as a result of the repair.
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 DC electric motor drive systems that they have inspected, serviced and repaired, 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 DC electric drive motor specifications
PPE, including clothing, and eye and hand protection
three different vehicles, vessels or machinery with the DC electric motor drive systems specified in the performance evidence requiring repair
tools, equipment and materials appropriate for inspecting, servicing and repairing DC electric motor drive systems, including multimeter.
Submission Requirements
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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, service and repair DC electric motor drive system
1.1 Job requirements are determined according to workplace instructions
1.2 Inspection and servicing procedures are accessed and interpreted
1.3 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
1.4 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
2. Inspect and test system
2.1 System is inspected and tested according to workplace procedures and safety requirements
2.2 Circuits are 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 and repair system
3.1 System is serviced and repaired according to manufacturer and component specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
3.2 System is performance tested and final adjustments are made
3.3 Post-repair testing is carried out to confirm system is operating to manufacturer specifications, any reported problems are resolved, and 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 recyclable 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.
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.
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:
inspect, service and repair three of the following direct current (DC) electric motor drive systems in vehicles, vessels or machinery:
brush commutator motor
stepper motor assembly
brushless hall effect motor
magnetic flux array motor.
Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to inspecting, servicing and repairing DC electric motor drive 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
operating principles of DC electric motor drive systems, including:
brush commutator motors, including of:
permanent magnet motor
series motor
shunt motor
compound motor
brushless motors, including:
stepper motors, including rotary position actuators
hall effect motor
magnetic flux array motors
application, purpose and operation of DC electric motor drive systems, including:
power operated windows, door and roofs
power operated seats, mirrors and radio antennas
winches and lifting platforms
rotary position actuators
brushless traction motors
magnetic flux array, including wheel hub motors
inspection procedures for DC electric motor drive systems, including analysing system operation
procedures for testing DC electric motor drive systems, including:
accessing electrical terminals and using test probes without damaging connectors, fuse holders or wiring
procedures for using and operating electrical test equipment, including:
digital multimeters
test lights and probes
oscilloscopes
service and repair procedures for DC electric motor drive systems, including:
component removal and replacement procedures
component and associated system adjustment procedures
post-repair testing procedures of DC electric motor drive systems, including:
confirming that system is operating to manufacturer specifications
confirming that no other problems are present as a result of the repair.
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 DC electric motor drive systems that they have inspected, serviced and repaired, 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 DC electric drive motor specifications
PPE, including clothing, and eye and hand protection
three different vehicles, vessels or machinery with the DC electric motor drive systems specified in the performance evidence requiring repair
tools, equipment and materials appropriate for inspecting, servicing and repairing DC electric motor drive systems, including multimeter.
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
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Comments/feedback
Job requirements are determined according to workplace instructions
Inspection and servicing procedures are accessed and interpreted
Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
System is inspected and tested according to workplace procedures and safety requirements
Circuits are 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 and repaired according to manufacturer and component specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
System is performance tested and final adjustments are made
Post-repair testing is carried out to confirm system is operating to manufacturer specifications, any reported problems are resolved, and 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 recyclable 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 and servicing procedures are accessed and interpreted
Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
System is inspected and tested according to workplace procedures and safety requirements
Circuits are 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 and repaired according to manufacturer and component specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
System is performance tested and final adjustments are made
Post-repair testing is carried out to confirm system is operating to manufacturer specifications, any reported problems are resolved, and 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 recyclable 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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