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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to inspect and service marine battery storage system
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Inspection and servicing procedures and information are accessed and interpreted
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
2. Inspect system
   • Inspection is carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Inspection results are compared with manufacturer specifications
   • Inspection findings are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for required repairs or adjustments
3. Service and maintain system
   • Service and maintenance procedures are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Post-service testing is carried out according to workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
4. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and battery storage system is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
5. Prepare to inspect and service marine battery storage system
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Inspection and servicing procedures and information are accessed and interpreted
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability
6. Inspect system
   • Inspection is carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Inspection results are compared with manufacturer specifications
   • Inspection findings are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for required repairs or adjustments
7. Service and maintain system
   • Service and maintenance procedures are carried out according to manufacturer specifications, and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
   • Post-service testing is carried out according to workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
8. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and battery storage system is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
   • Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

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), including clothing, and eye and hand protection working with high current electrical systems manually handling batteries and toxic and corrosive substances checking and dealing with flammable gas build-up in boats prior to starting electrical system work.
Service and maintenance procedures must include:	inspecting battery, terminals and leads inspecting battery securing system inspecting and cleaning battery and battery storage compartment topping battery fluid as required.
Environmental requirements must include:	procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of cleaning fluids used during service and maintenance process.

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Performance Evidence

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standards defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

inspect, service and maintain the marine battery storage systems of two different vessels.

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Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to inspecting, servicing and maintaining marine battery storage systems, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE), including clothing, and eye and hand protection

working with high current electrical systems

manually handling batteries and toxic and corrosive substances

checking and dealing with flammable gas build-up in boats prior to starting electrical system work

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of cleaning fluids used during service and maintenance process

identification and function of marine battery storage system components, including:

base, cover and box

battery hold-down systems

ventilation and cooling systems

battery switching devices

inspection procedures for marine battery storage systems, including inspecting:

battery, terminals and leads

battery securing systems

battery storage compartments

service and maintenance procedures for marine battery storage systems, including:

cleaning batteries, battery terminals and posts, and battery storage compartments

topping up battery fluid.

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