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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to inspect battery storage system
  2. Inspect system
  3. Complete work processes
  4. Prepare to inspect battery storage system
  5. Inspect system
  6. Complete work processes

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.

Inspection must include:

inspecting battery, terminals and leads

inspecting battery securing system

inspecting battery storage compartment.

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

manually handling batteries and toxic and corrosive substances.



Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to inspecting heavy vehicle battery storage 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

manually handling batteries and toxic and corrosive substances

identification and function of heavy vehicle battery storage system components, including:

base, cover and box

battery hold down systems

ventilation and cooling systems

battery switching devices

inspection procedures of heavy vehicle battery storage systems, including:

inspecting battery, terminals and leads

inspecting battery securing systems

inspecting battery storage compartments.