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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to remove, refit and operate electrical components following body repair activities
  2. Remove electrical components
  3. Refit electrical components
  4. Test operation of electrical components
  5. Complete work processes
  6. Prepare to remove, refit and operate electrical components following body repair activities
  7. Remove electrical components
  8. Refit electrical components
  9. Test operation of electrical components
  10. 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:

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:

remove, refit and operationally test four of the following systems on non controller area network databus (CAN-bus) circuits on different vehicles, vessels or machinery:

headlight or tail-light assembly

windscreen washer and wiper motor assembly

external electric mirror assembly

antenna, mobile phone or radio

actuators, central door locking or window closure.


Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to removing, refitting and operating electrical components following body repair activities, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

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

identification and function of electrical components, including:

headlight assemblies

tail-light assemblies

side and rear vision mirrors

windscreen washer and wiper motor assemblies

door and window motor assemblies

procedures for removing and replacing electrical components, including:

identifying component position using wiring schematics and drawings

identifying component model and configuration

identifying visual indications of control unit damage, including:

physical damage and wear

water and moisture ingress

removing and replacing trim and covers

handling precautions of electrical components, including halogen globes

disconnecting and reconnecting electrical connectors

fitting electrical components to vehicle, vessel or machinery body

post-fitting testing procedures of electrical components, including checking electrical system operation.