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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to recharge battery
  2. Determine battery serviceability
  3. Charge battery
  4. 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 and environmental requirements must include:

information about key aspects of work health and safety (WHS), occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements, including:

use of personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, ear protection and safety footwear

use of hand tools and battery lifting equipment

identifying dangers of working with battery testing and charging equipment

applying procedures for handling, storing and disposing of used automotive batteries and battery fluid.

Battery testing equipment must include:

hydrometer

high-rate discharge tester.

Battery must include:

lead-acid battery.