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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to remove and tag electrical system component
   • Task instructions are interpreted and electrical system to be worked on is identified
   • Electrical system component information is accessed and interpreted
   • Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor
   • Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
2. Remove component
   • Component for removal is identified
   • Component is removed according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Removed component is inspected and findings are recorded according to workplace procedures
3. Tag component
   • Tagging procedures are identified
   • Removed component is legibly tagged according to workplace procedures and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Tagged component is stored according to workplace procedures
4. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instruction and workplace standards
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
   • Tools and equipment are checked, stored and any faulty electrical equipment is identified, tagged and isolated according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
5. Prepare to remove and tag electrical system component
   • Task instructions are interpreted and electrical system to be worked on is identified
   • Electrical system component information is accessed and interpreted
   • Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor
   • Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
6. Remove component
   • Component for removal is identified
   • Component is removed according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Removed component is inspected and findings are recorded according to workplace procedures
7. Tag component
   • Tagging procedures are identified
   • Removed component is legibly tagged according to workplace procedures and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Tagged component is stored according to workplace procedures
8. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instruction and workplace standards
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
   • Tools and equipment are checked, stored and any faulty electrical equipment is identified, tagged and isolated according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

Range Statement

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 and environmental requirements must include:	work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for identifying hazards and controlling risks associated with wearing jewellery while working around high current electrical circuits environmental requirements, including procedures for disposing of waste materials.
Tagged must include:	component title component condition job number.

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Performance Evidence

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:

remove and tag six of the following automotive electrical system components:

main fuse panel

battery

starter motor

alternator

ignition system

engine control module

body control module

flasher can relay

brake stop lamp switch

electric fuel pump.

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Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to removing and tagging automotive electrical system components, including procedures for identifying hazards and controlling risks associated with wearing jewellery while working around high current electrical circuits

environmental requirements, including procedures for disposing of waste materials

types and location of automotive electrical system components, including:

main fuse panels

batteries

starter motors

alternators

ignition systems

engine control modules

body control modules

flasher can relays

brake stop lamp switches

electric fuel pumps

procedures for removing and tagging electrical system components, including:

component removal

component inspection

component tagging, including key information required on tags

component storage.

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