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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for work
  2. Check/test wiring harness/loom and decide preferred repair action
  3. Remove, replace and label wiring harness/loom
  4. Repair wiring harness/loom
  5. Manufacture wiring harness/loom
  6. Clean up work area and maintain equipment

Required Skills

Required skills

collect organise and understand information related to work orders plans and safety procedures for repairreplacement manufacturing of wiring harnesslooms

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

technical literacy and communication skills sufficient to interpret and apply common industry terminology and interpret technical information and specifications related to the repairreplacementmanufacturing of wiring harnesslooms

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 complete installation tests and measurements to ensure correct repairmanufacture of wiring harnesslooms

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

manipulative and dexterity skills to perform the repair manufacture of wiring harnesslooms

problemsolving skills for a limited range of procedural issues

use workplace technology related to the manufacture and repair of wiring harnesslooms including the use of specialist tooling measuring equipment computerised technology and communication devices and the reportingdocumenting of results

Required knowledge

A working knowledge of

OHS regulationsrequirement equipment material and personal safety requirements

interpreting wiring diagrams and graphic symbols

cable typessizes current carrying capacity and their application

wiring harnessloom checking and testing procedures voltage drop and circuit performance

fault identification and repair procedures

wiring harnessloom manufacture procedures

removing and replacing procedures for wiring harnesslooms

work organisation and planning processes

enterprise quality processes

Evidence Required

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 is fully observed and there is ability to transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual situations 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

selecting and using material for repairmanufacture of wiring harnesslooms

testing wiring harnesslooms and locating faults

performing electrical connections including crimping and soldering

removing and replacing wiring harnesslooms

manufacturing wiring harnesses

repairing wiring harnesslooms

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 manufacture and repair of wiring harnesslooms

equipment hand and power tooling appropriate to the manufacture and repair of wiring harnesslooms

activities covering mandatory task requirements

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of AUR Automotive Industrys RSampR Training Package

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of AUR05 Automotive Industry's RS&R 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 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


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Wiring harness/looms

Wiring harness/looms may be fitted to light vehicles, plant and equipment, heavy commercial vehicles and marine applications.

Faults

Faults may include:

short and open circuits, shorts to ground, frayed wires, insulation damage, burnt wiring and broken harnesses

Manufacture and repair methods

Manufacture and repair methods are to include:

fault-finding using aural, visual and functional assessments for damage, corrosion, wear and electrical defects, testing and electrical measurements, identifying faults, reading/ interpreting wiring diagrams, repairing/replacing wiring and terminals, tagging disconnected components or wiring, soldering, crimping, harness/loom taping, adjustments and post-repair testing

Variables

Other variables may include:

fibre optics and multi flexing

Critical precautions

Critical precautions include:

manufacturer/component supplier procedures, which must be applied as poor working practices are likely to damage electronic system ECUs and/or other components

OHS requirements

OHS requirements are to be in accordance with legislation/regulations/codes of practice and enterprise safety policies and procedures, and may include:

protective clothing and equipment, use of tooling and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of material, use of fire fighting equipment, enterprise first aid, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances

Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation/regulation/codes of practice and workplace policies and practices

Safe operating procedures

Safe operating procedures are to include, but are not limited to:

the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with vehicular movement, toxic substances, electrical safety, machinery movement and operation, manual and mechanical lifting and shifting, working in proximity to others and site visitors

Emergency procedures

Emergency procedures related to this unit are to include but may not be limited to:

emergency shutdown and stopping of equipment, extinguishing fires, enterprise first aid requirements and site evacuation

Environmental requirements

Environmental requirements are to include but are not limited to:

waste management, noise, dust and clean-up management

Quality requirements

Quality requirements are to include, but are not limited to:

regulations, including Australian Standards, internal company quality policy and standards and enterprise operations and procedures

Statutory/regulatory authorities

Statutory/regulatory authorities may include:

federal, state/territory and local authorities administering acts, regulations and codes of practice

Tooling and equipment

Tooling and equipment may include:

hand tooling, cables of various types and sizes, electrical tape, terminals and fitting equipment

Materials

Materials may include:

spare parts, wire, tagging/labelling material and cleaning material

Communications

Communications are to include, but are not limited to:

verbal and visual instructions and fault reporting and may include site specific instructions, written instructions, plans or instructions related to job/task, telephones and pagers

Information/documents

Sources of information/documents may include:

verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, memos, material safety data sheets, diagrams or sketches

safe work procedures related to the manufacture and repair of wiring harness/looms

regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to automotive industry, including Australian Design Rules

engineer's design specifications and instructions

organisation work specifications and requirements

instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons

Australian Standards