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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicle
  2. Test battery and determine serviceability
  3. Charge battery
  4. Carry out jump-start procedures
  5. Remove and replace battery
  6. Complete work processes
  7. Prepare to test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicle
  8. Test battery and determine serviceability
  9. Charge battery
  10. Carry out jump-start procedures
  11. Remove and replace battery
  12. 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.

Tools, equipment and materials must include:

load testing devices

hydrometers

multimeters

jumper leads

battery chargers

battery cleaning materials.

Safety and environmental requirements must include:

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

safely operating:

battery testing equipment

battery charging equipment

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses

identifying hazards and controlling risks associated with:

battery, vehicle and machinery movement before carrying out work

wearing jewellery while working around high current wiring systems

environmental requirements, including procedures for:

following SDS to trap, store and dispose of toxic and corrosive substances

disposing of or recycling batteries.

Determining battery charge rate must include:

calculating correct charge rate

calculating charging period for type and capacity of battery.

Choosing replacement battery must include:

determining battery specifications to suit vehicle or machinery manufacturer specifications, including correct:

voltage

CCA and RC ratings.

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:

test two different types of automotive batteries

charge two batteries, in which the work must involve:

slow or trickle charging one battery

rapid charging the second battery

remove and replace batteries from two different vehicles or machinery

jump-start two different vehicles or machinery.

Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to testing, charging and replacing batteries and jump-start vehicles, including procedures for:

safely operating:

battery testing equipment

battery charging equipment

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses

identifying hazards and controlling risks associated with:

battery, vehicle and machinery movement before carrying out work

wearing jewellery while working around high current wiring systems

environmental requirements, including procedures for:

following safety data sheets (SDS) to trap, store and dispose of toxic and corrosive substances

disposing of or recycling batteries

location and content of manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and SDS

types, application and operation of batteries, including:

lead acid batteries, including deep cycle batteries

gel batteries

absorbed glass mat batteries

calcium batteries

lithium ion and lithium ion phosphate batteries

battery connection methods for 6 volt, 12 volt, 24 volt and 48 volt, including:

series

parallel

series parallel

battery classification methods, including:

cold cranking amps (CCA)

reserve capacity (RC)

amp hour rating

battery testing procedures, including:

testing safety requirements

visual inspection procedures

voltage drop testing

hydrometer testing

high rate discharge testing

battery charging procedures, including:

charging safety requirements

slow, fast and trickle charging

battery memory retention

battery replacement procedures, including:

replacement safety requirements

terminal disconnection

battery selection

battery installation and terminal connection

securing battery in vehicle

system recalibration procedures

battery jump-start procedures, including:

vehicle and personnel safety requirements

battery terminal disconnection

jumper lead connection and disconnection.