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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to install, lighting and wiring system
  2. Install and test system
  3. Complete work processes
  4. Prepare to install, lighting and wiring system
  5. Install and test 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.

Safety requirements must include:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for:

using specialised tools and equipment

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

identifying hazards and controlling risks associated with wearing jewellery while working around high current wiring systems.


Performance Evidence

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standard defined in the unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

install two of the following low voltage (LV) lighting and wiring systems in non controller area network databus (CAN-bus) systems in two different vehicles, vessels or machinery:

trailer lights and wiring harness

driving lights and wiring harness

side clearance lamp

high-mount rear brake lamp

ascent strip light emitting diode (LED) lamp

filament lamp to LED lamp replacement.


Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to installing vehicle lighting and wiring systems, including procedures for:

using specialised tools and equipment

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

identifying hazards and controlling risks associated with wearing jewellery while working around high current wiring systems

LV direct current (DC) lighting and wiring systems of the following:

trailer lights and wiring harnesses

driving lights and wiring harnesses

side clearance lamps

high-mount rear brake lamps

ascent strip LED lamps

procedures for installing LV DC lighting and wiring systems, including:

filament lamp to LED lamp replacement

resistance and voltage drop

circuit performance checks

connecting system and components to existing electrical system without causing damage or problems, including:

selecting and soldering wires

selecting and crimping terminals

removing and replacing connectors

removing and replacing existing electrical components

different cable types and sizes and their current carrying capacity

types of wiring systems found in vehicles, vessels or machinery, including:

basic wiring

twisted pair

shielded wiring

techniques for reading and interpreting technical information, fitting instructions, wiring diagrams and graphic symbols

post-installation testing procedures, including:

confirming that electrical system is operating to manufacturer specifications following installation

confirming that no other problems are present as a result of installing LV DC lighting and wiring systems.