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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Workplace instructions may include: | electronic or hard copy instructionsverbal instructionswritten instructions. |
Job requirements may include: | diagnosis and repair methods, processes and equipment. |
Workplace health and safety requirements may include: | workplace first aid equipmentworkplace safety policies and proceduressafe handling of materialhazard control, including control of hazardous materials and toxic substancespersonal protective clothing and equipmentuse of fire-fighting equipmentsafe use of tools and equipment. |
Procedures and information may include: | verbal, written and graphical instructionssignagework schedules, plans and specificationswork bulletins and memosmaterial safety data sheets (MSDS)diagrams and sketchessafe work procedures relating to repairing and replacing instrument and warning systemsregulatory and legislative requirements relating to automotive industryAustralian Design Rulesengineer's design specifications and instructionsworkplace work specifications and requirementsinstructions issued by authorised workplace or external persons Australian standardsvehicle service requirements and repair manuals. |
Options for diagnosing faultsmay include: | obtaining vehicle service historyisolating faultsinspecting and evaluating components. |
Tools and equipment may include: | hand toolsvehicle lifting devicespower toolsspecialist tools for vehicle trim removal and replacementdynamometer electronic testing equipment, including:multimeteroscilloscope scan tools. |
Instruments and warning systems may include: | driver information instruments and gaugeswarning lights and dash lampsengine shutdown systems audible reverse warning systems in all types of vehicles, craft and equipment. |
Inappropriate testing procedures may include: | intrusive testing (which must not be performed as it is not a recommended test and repair method), which includes:back probing terminals and connectors and fuse holders with inappropriate test probesprobing terminal and connectors with inappropriate test probespushing sharp probes and objects into wiring insulation. |
Faults may include: | gauge and instrument warning system not workingincorrect gauge and instrument readingswiring circuit faults, including:open circuitshort circuitreference circuitground earth circuit. |
Repair options may include: | removal, replacement and adjustment proceduresdismantling, repair, re-assembly and adjustment proceduresfault finding using aural, visual and functional assessments for damage, corrosion, wear and electrical short and open circuitselectrical measurementsdiagnosing and determining repair requirements and electronic systems data, including fault codes, sensors, actuator measurement, and control unit input and output signalsreading and interpreting wiring diagrams. |
Post-repair testing may include: | validating effectiveness of repair actionconfirming that reported fault has been rectifiedconfirming that no other faults are present as a result of repair action. |