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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to inspect, test and service charging system
   • Job requirements are determined according to workplace instructions
   • Inspection, testing and servicing procedures are accessed and interpreted
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are reported
   • Tools and equipment, including multimeter, are selected and checked for serviceability
2. Inspect and test system
   • System is inspected and tested according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Charging circuit is tested according to workplace procedures and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Inspection results are compared with manufacturer specifications
   • Inspection findings are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for required repairs or adjustments
3. Service system
   • System is serviced according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Post-service testingis carried out to confirm charging system is operating to manufacturer specifications and that no other problems are present
4. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle, vessel or machinery is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recycle material is collected
   • Tools and equipment are checked and 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 inspect, test and service charging system
   • Job requirements are determined according to workplace instructions
   • Inspection, testing and servicing procedures are accessed and interpreted
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are reported
   • Tools and equipment, including multimeter, are selected and checked for serviceability
6. Inspect and test system
   • System is inspected and tested according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Charging circuit is tested according to workplace procedures and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Inspection results are compared with manufacturer specifications
   • Inspection findings are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for required repairs or adjustments
7. Service system
   • System is serviced according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Post-service testingis carried out to confirm charging system is operating to manufacturer specifications and that no other problems are present
8. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle, vessel or machinery is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recycle material is collected
   • Tools and equipment are checked and 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 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.
Environmental requirements must include:	procedures: found in safety data sheets (SDS) relating to toxic and corrosive substances for recycling and disposing of replaced charging system components.

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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:

inspect, test and service the charging systems of three different vehicles, vessels or machinery, in which the work must involve checking:

system output

system control circuit

system wiring.

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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 inspecting, testing and servicing charging 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

environmental requirements, including procedures:

found in safety data sheets (SDS) relating to toxic and corrosive substances

for recycling and disposing of replaced charging system components

identification and function of charging system components, including:

battery types, including:

lead acid and deep cycle batteries

maintenance-free batteries

generators

alternators

basic operating principles of charging systems, including:

using mechanical energy to produce electrical energy

charging battery and supplying power demands of vehicle

inspection procedures for charging systems, including visual, aural and functional assessments of:

component damage and wear

component corrosion

testing procedures for charging systems, including:

accessing electrical terminals and using test probes without damaging connectors, fuse holders or wiring

measuring charging system output under load

servicing procedures for charging systems, including:

changing and adjusting drive belts

cleaning and tightening terminals

checking gauges and warning devices for operation

post-service testing procedures, including confirming that charging system is operating to manufacturer specifications.

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