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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to inspect, test and service starting 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 are selected and checked for serviceability
2. Inspect and test system
   • System and battery are inspected and tested according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Starting 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 starting 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 starting 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 are selected and checked for serviceability
6. Inspect and test system
   • System and battery are inspected and tested according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Starting 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 starting 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.

Tools and equipment must include:	electronic testing equipment, including: multimeter load tester inductive ammeter.
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 starting 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 three different vehicle, vessel or machinery starting systems, in which the work must involve checking:

starter motor and solenoid

ignition switch to starter control circuit

battery to starter motor 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 starting 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 starting system components

identification and function of starting system components, including:

starter motor

starter solenoid

starter control circuits, including:

key ignition

push button start

proximity transponder

automatic stop and start systems

immobiliser

interlocks

basic operating principles of starting systems, including:

changing electrical energy to mechanical energy

mechanical advantage between ring gear and flywheel

basic circuit operation

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

component damage and wear

component corrosion

testing procedures for starting systems, including:

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

measuring starting system current draw

servicing procedures for starting systems, including cleaning and tightening terminals

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

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