The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, 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

It is essential that competence in this unit signifies ability to transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual circumstances in the critical aspects of:

observing safety procedures and requirements

communicating effectively with others involved in or affected by the work

selecting methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances

completing preparatory activity in a systematic manner

servicing and charging batteries

testing batteries and jump-starting vehicles

removing/replacing batteries.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

Application of competence is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated worksite.

Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Assessment is to comply with regulatory requirements, including Australian Standards.

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace

material relevant to testing, servicing, charging and replacing of batteries

equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to testing, servicing, charging and replacing of batteries

activities covering mandatory task requirements

specifications and work instructions.

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of AUR05 Automotive Industry Retail, Service and Repair Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge

Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on underpinning knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies

Assessment may be applied under project related conditions and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competence is able to be under the particular circumstance, and is able to be transferred to other circumstances

It is preferable that assessment reflects a process rather than an event and occurs over a period of time to cover varying quality circumstances. Evidence of performance may be provided by customers, team leaders/members or other persons subject to agreed authentication arrangements

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

Guidance information for assessment

Required skills

collect, organise and understand information related to work orders, plans and safety procedures for battery testing, charging, servicing and replacement and vehicle jump-starting

technical literacy and communication skills sufficient to interpret and apply common industry terminology, and interpret technical information and specifications

research and interpretive skills to locate, interpret and apply operational and safety information

communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with site supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems

plain English literacy and communication skills in relation to dealing with others involved in the work

questioning and active listening skills, for example when obtaining information on battery testing, servicing and charging procedures

plan and organise activities, including preparation and layout of worksite and obtaining of equipment and material to avoid backtracking or workflow interruptions

work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity

use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete tests and measurements to determine serviceability of batteries

use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate planning and scheduling problems, avoid wastage of time and material

manipulative and dexterity skills to perform battery testing, servicing and charging procedures

problem-solving skills for a range of procedural issues

use workplace technology related to testing, servicing, charging and replacing of batteries, including use of specialist tooling, measuring equipment, computerised technology and communication devices and the reporting/documenting of results

Required knowledge

A working knowledge of:

OHS regulations/requirements, equipment, material and personal safety requirements

common automotive terminology

types and applications of batteries

testing, servicing and battery replacement procedures

procedures for disposal of batteries and acids

jump-starting and battery charging procedures

site reporting procedures

enterprise quality procedures

work organisation and planning processes

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, if used 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.

Unit scope

May include light vehicles, plant and equipment, heavy commercial vehicles, marine applications and outdoor power equipment

Competency may be applied to service, replacement and charging of batteries in electric vehicles such as golf buggies and electric forklifts

Competence is applicable to batteries fitted to vehicles, plant and equipment and marine applications

Faults

Faults may include:

internal short, excessive gassing under load and physical damage

OHS requirements

OHS requirements are to be in accordance with legislation/regulations/codes of practice and enterprise safety policies and procedures, and may include:

protective clothing and equipment, use of tooling and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of material, use of fire fighting equipment, enterprise first aid, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances

Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation/regulations/codes of practice and workplace policies and practices

Safe operating procedures

Safe operating procedures are to include, but are not limited to:

the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with vehicular movement, toxic substances, electrical safety, machinery movement and operation, manual and mechanical lifting and shifting and working in proximity to others and site visitors

Emergency procedures

Emergency procedures related to this unit are to include but may not be limited to:

emergency shutdown and stopping of equipment, extinguishing fires, enterprise first aid requirements and site evacuation

Environmental requirements

Environmental requirements are to include but are not limited to:

waste management, noise, dust and clean-up management

Quality requirements

Quality requirements are to include, but are not limited to:

regulations, including Australian Standards, internal company quality policy and standards and enterprise operations and procedures

Statutory/regulatory authorities

Statutory/regulatory authorities may include:

federal, state/territory and local authorities administering acts, regulations and codes of practice

Tooling and equipment

Tooling and equipment may include:

testing equipment, including load tester, hydrometer, multimeter or voltmeter, battery charger, hand tooling, jumper leads and specialist tooling for adjustment

Materials

Materials may include:

battery consumables and cleaning material

Communications

Communications are to include, but are not limited to:

verbal and visual instructions and fault reporting and may include site specific instructions, written instructions, plans or instructions related to job/task, telephones and pagers

Information/documents

Sources of information/documents may include:

verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, memos, material safety data sheets, diagrams or sketches

safe work procedures related to testing, servicing, charging and replacing of batteries

regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to automotive industry, including Australian Design rules

engineer's design specifications and instructions

organisation work specifications and requirements

instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons

Australian Standards