Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicle
- Job requirements are determined according to workplace instructions
- Technical information for testing batteries and equipment safe operating procedures are accessed and interpreted from vehicle or machinery and battery manufacturer specifications
- Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
- Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
- Test battery and determine serviceability
- Battery is inspected and tested according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
- Battery cables, terminals and case are visually inspected to determine faults or damage
- Electrolyte levels are checked and topped up as required
- Battery and terminals are cleaned using correct equipment and battery cleaning materials
- Battery voltage and load are checked to determine if battery requires charging, jump-starting or replacement
- Charge battery
- Technical information for charging is interpreted from vehicle or machinery and battery manufacturer specifications
- Tools and equipment for charging battery are identified, selected and prepared according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
- Electrolyte levels are checked and topped up as required
- Battery charge rate is determined and battery charger is connected to battery according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
- Battery is charged according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
- Battery charger is turned off and disconnected, and electrolyte levels are rechecked, according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements as required
- Carry out jump-start procedures
- Jump-start is carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements, and without causing damage to vehicle or machinery
- Battery voltage is identified and confirmed as being appropriate to jump-start procedures and vehicle or machinery
- Leads are connected and disconnected in correct sequence and polarity according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
- Remove and replace battery
- Appropriate power source memory back-up device is connected to ensure no loss of power to accessories as required
- Battery terminals are disconnected according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
- Battery is removed from vehicle according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
- Replacement battery is chosen appropriate to electrical and physical specifications and measurements of vehicle or machinery
- Battery is replaced and secured according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
- Battery terminals are reconnected and tightened according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
- Post-replacement testingis carried out to confirm battery charging system is operating to manufacturer specifications, any reported problems are resolved, and no other problems are present
- 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 recycled 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
- Prepare to test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicle
- Job requirements are determined according to workplace instructions
- Technical information for testing batteries and equipment safe operating procedures are accessed and interpreted from vehicle or machinery and battery manufacturer specifications
- Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
- Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
- Test battery and determine serviceability
- Battery is inspected and tested according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
- Battery cables, terminals and case are visually inspected to determine faults or damage
- Electrolyte levels are checked and topped up as required
- Battery and terminals are cleaned using correct equipment and battery cleaning materials
- Battery voltage and load are checked to determine if battery requires charging, jump-starting or replacement
- Charge battery
- Technical information for charging is interpreted from vehicle or machinery and battery manufacturer specifications
- Tools and equipment for charging battery are identified, selected and prepared according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
- Electrolyte levels are checked and topped up as required
- Battery charge rate is determined and battery charger is connected to battery according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
- Battery is charged according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
- Battery charger is turned off and disconnected, and electrolyte levels are rechecked, according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements as required
- Carry out jump-start procedures
- Jump-start is carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements, and without causing damage to vehicle or machinery
- Battery voltage is identified and confirmed as being appropriate to jump-start procedures and vehicle or machinery
- Leads are connected and disconnected in correct sequence and polarity according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
- Remove and replace battery
- Appropriate power source memory back-up device is connected to ensure no loss of power to accessories as required
- Battery terminals are disconnected according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
- Battery is removed from vehicle according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
- Replacement battery is chosen appropriate to electrical and physical specifications and measurements of vehicle or machinery
- Battery is replaced and secured according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
- Battery terminals are reconnected and tightened according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
- Post-replacement testingis carried out to confirm battery charging system is operating to manufacturer specifications, any reported problems are resolved, and no other problems are present
- 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 recycled 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