Required skills

communication skills to

follow verbal and written instructions

communicate basic information relating to battery safety

clarify workplace instructions and determine job requirements

gain information from appropriate persons and assistance as required

initiative and enterprise skills to

participate in selfimprovement activities

recognise a workplace problem or potential problem

literacy skills to

read and interpret technical information relating to recognising and reporting unsafe situations

read understand and follow battery inspection and maintenance information

read understand and follow information on standard operating procedures and repair guidelines

numeracy skills to

test measure and analyse test equipment results compared to desired battery performance

planning and organising skills to

identify risk factors to minimise risk to self and others

contribute to activities that implement standard workplace procedures

problemsolving skills to refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person

selfmanagement skills to

locate and identify appropriate tools and equipment

locate technical information

recognise limitations and seek timely advice

teamwork skills to

work with others and in a team by cooperating with team members

work with diverse individuals and groups

technical skills to

select tools and equipment appropriate to inspecting servicing and maintaining batteries in light and heavy vehicles mobile plant and mining vehicles

use battery servicing and testing tools and equipment safely

maintain tools and equipment using appropriate techniques and standard operating procedures

technology skills to use workplace technology to

assist with work practices

inspect service and maintain battery storage systems including use of specialist tools measuring equipment and communication devices

report and document inspection and servicing results

Required knowledge

WHS and environmental regulations requirements equipment material and personal safety requirements to ensure batteries are maintained handled and disposed of in an environmentally sustainable manner

battery service and maintenance procedures

battery testing methods

dangers of working with battery testing equipment

operating principles and layout of vehicle battery storage systems

original equipment manufacturer OEM specific procedures for inspecting maintenancefree batteries

workplace quality procedures

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to

observe safety procedures and requirements

select methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances

complete preparatory activity in a systematic manner

inspect service and maintain battery storage systems in light and heavy vehicle mining construction agricultural motorcycle outdoor power equipment and marine environments according to manufacturer and component supplier and site requirements

inspect service and maintain at least three different types of batteries according to manufacturer and site requirements

complete workplace documents

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting

Assessment is to occur

using standard workplace practices and procedures

following safety requirements

applying environmental constraints

Assessment is to comply with relevant

regulatory requirements

Australian standards

industry codes of practice

The following resources must be made available for the assessment of this unit

workplace location or simulated workplace that best reflects a light or heavy vehicle service facility or environment

material relevant to inspecting servicing and maintaining battery storage systems

equipment and hand and power tools appropriate to servicing and maintaining batteries

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts together with the application of required skills and knowledge

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on required skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application

Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other units which together form part of a holistic work role

Where applicable reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate the needs of diverse clients

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Workplace health and safety requirements may include:

Personal protective equipment may include:

Safe operating procedures may include:

Tools and equipment may include:

Materials may include:

Service and maintenance methods may include: