Required skills

collect organise and understand information related to work orders plans and safety procedures for installation testing and repairing electrical security systemscomponents

communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications coordination of work with site supervisor other workers and customers and the reporting of work outcomes and problems

plain English literacy and communication skills in relation to dealing with others involved in the work

technical literacy and communication skills sufficient to interpret and apply common industry terminology and interpret technical information and specifications related to security systemcomponent repairs

questioning and active listening skills for example when obtaining information of security systemscomponent procedures

plan and organise activities including preparation and layout of worksite and obtaining of equipment and material to avoid backtracking or workflow interruptions

work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity

use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly calculate times assess tolerances apply accurate measurements calculate material requirements and establish quality checks

use prechecking and inspection techniques to anticipate planning and scheduling problems avoid wastage of time and material

manipulative and dexterity skills to perform low voltage wiringlighting system installation testing and repair functions

problemsolving skills for a limited range of procedural issues

use workplace technology related to the installation and repair of automotive security systemscomponents including the use of specialist tooling measuring equipment computerised technology and communication devices and the reporting documenting of results

Required knowledge

A working knowledge of

OHS regulationsrequirements equipment material and personal safety requirements

electrical principles and their application to security systems

range and functions of security system componentry

precautions to avoid side effects that could occur to ancillary systems due to installation testing and repair operations

installation procedures for security system components

site repair procedures for security system components

types of testing and fault finding procedures

site reporting procedures

enterprise quality procedures

work organisation and planning processes

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

It is essential that competence in this unit signifies ability to transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual circumstances in the critical aspects of

observing safety procedures and requirements

communicating effectively with others involved in or affected by the work

selecting methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances

completing preparatory activity in a systematic manner

carrying out installation and repair on a minimum of two systems andor vehicles

testing repaired components

testing low voltage circuitry to determine short open or earthing faults

applying quality standards to work

completing essential work related housekeeping functions

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Application of competence is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated worksite

Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment is to comply with regulatory requirements including Australian Standards

The following resources should be made available

workplace location or simulated workplace

material relevant to the installation and repair of automotive security systemscomponents

equipment hand and power tooling appropriate to the installation and repair of automotive security systemscomponents

activities covering mandatory task requirements

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of AUR Automotive Industry Retail Service and Repair Training Package

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of AUR05 Automotive Industry Retail, Service and Repair Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge

Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks with questioning on underpinning knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies

Assessment may be applied under project related conditions and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competence is able to be satisfied under the particular circumstance and is able to be transferred to other circumstances

It is preferable that assessment reflects a process rather than an event and occurs over a period of time to cover varying quality circumstances Evidence of performance may be provided by customers team leadersmembers or other persons subject to agreed authentication arrangements

Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role

Guidance information for assessment

Aftermarket electrical security systems

Methods

Faults

Critical precautions

OHS requirements

Personal protective equipment

Safe operating procedures

Emergency procedures

Environmental requirements

Quality requirements

Statutory/regulatory authorities

Tooling and equipment

Materials

Communications

Information/documents