Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AURETR046 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Remove and refit vehicle batteries

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AURETR046 - Remove and refit vehicle batteries
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes required to remove and refit lead-acid batteries from a vehicle. It requires the learner to plan and prepare the task; investigate battery types and connections; perform the task; and maintain the work area, tools and equipment.It applies to those undertaking a Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) or pre-vocational qualification as preparation to entering the automotive service and repair or automotive manufacturing industry.The unit is designed for use in a highly supervised context and is not suitable for use in a vocational qualification.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

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

Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to the vehicles where they have removed and refitted batteries, e.g. repair orders.

Assessors must verify performance evidence through questioning on skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.

The following resources must be made available:

automotive workplace or simulated workplace

personal protective equipment appropriate to the workplace

two operational vehicles with lead-acid batteries

hand tools for removing and refitting lead-acid batteries.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Electrical
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare to remove and refit battery
  • Safety and environmental requirements are sourced and interpreted
  • Task instruction is interpreted and vehicle battery to be worked on is identified
  • Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for battery removal and refitting are sourced and interpreted
  • Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor
  • Tools and equipment required for battery removal and refitting are identified according to manufacturer specifications
       
Element: Remove battery
  • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use according to manufacturer specifications and safety requirements
  • Vehicle is prepared for battery removal according toworkplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements
  • Battery is removed according to workplace procedures and manufacturer specifications, and without causing damage to components, tools or equipment
  • Battery is identified and inspected according to manufacturer specifications
  • Battery inspection results are recorded
       
Element: Refit battery
  • Battery is refitted according to workplace procedures, manufacturer specifications and safety requirements, and without causing damage to components, tools or equipment
  • Vehicle is checked for correct electrical operation
       
Element: Complete work processes
  • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instruction and workplace standards, and vehicle is presented ready for use or storage according to workplace procedures
  • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures
  • Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported where necessary
  • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Prepare to remove and refit battery

1.1 Safety and environmental requirements are sourced and interpreted

1.2 Task instruction is interpreted and vehicle battery to be worked on is identified

1.3 Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for battery removal and refitting are sourced and interpreted

1.4 Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor

1.5 Tools and equipment required for battery removal and refitting are identified according to manufacturer specifications

2. Remove battery

2.1 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use according to manufacturer specifications and safety requirements

2.2 Vehicle is prepared for battery removal according toworkplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements

2.3 Battery is removed according to workplace procedures and manufacturer specifications, and without causing damage to components, tools or equipment

2.4 Battery is identified and inspected according to manufacturer specifications

2.5 Battery inspection results are recorded

3. Refit battery

3.1 Battery is refitted according to workplace procedures, manufacturer specifications and safety requirements, and without causing damage to components, tools or equipment

3.2 Vehicle is checked for correct electrical operation

4. Complete work processes

4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instruction and workplace standards, and vehicle is presented ready for use or storage according to workplace procedures

4.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures

4.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported where necessary

4.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

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:

correctly remove and refit the automotive batteries of a minimum of two different operational vehicles.

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

key aspects of work health and safety (WHS), occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements when removing and refitting batteries, including:

safety data sheets (SDS) and procedures for handling, storing and disposing of used automotive batteries

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

use of hand tools and lifting equipment

battery types and their application, including:

lead-acid batteries, including:

deep cycle batteries

maintenance-free batteries, including gel batteries and absorbed glass mat batteries

lithium-ion batteries

battery identification procedures

battery polarity and connection methods

battery removal and refitting methods, precautions and procedures

battery cleaning methods

post-fitting inspection procedures

work area clean-up and maintenance requirements.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Prepare to remove and refit battery

1.1 Safety and environmental requirements are sourced and interpreted

1.2 Task instruction is interpreted and vehicle battery to be worked on is identified

1.3 Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for battery removal and refitting are sourced and interpreted

1.4 Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor

1.5 Tools and equipment required for battery removal and refitting are identified according to manufacturer specifications

2. Remove battery

2.1 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use according to manufacturer specifications and safety requirements

2.2 Vehicle is prepared for battery removal according toworkplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements

2.3 Battery is removed according to workplace procedures and manufacturer specifications, and without causing damage to components, tools or equipment

2.4 Battery is identified and inspected according to manufacturer specifications

2.5 Battery inspection results are recorded

3. Refit battery

3.1 Battery is refitted according to workplace procedures, manufacturer specifications and safety requirements, and without causing damage to components, tools or equipment

3.2 Vehicle is checked for correct electrical operation

4. Complete work processes

4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instruction and workplace standards, and vehicle is presented ready for use or storage according to workplace procedures

4.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures

4.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported where necessary

4.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

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 lifting equipment

application of procedures for handling, storing and disposing of automotive batteries.

Battery must include:

lead-acid battery.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Safety and environmental requirements are sourced and interpreted 
Task instruction is interpreted and vehicle battery to be worked on is identified 
Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for battery removal and refitting are sourced and interpreted 
Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor 
Tools and equipment required for battery removal and refitting are identified according to manufacturer specifications 
Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use according to manufacturer specifications and safety requirements 
Vehicle is prepared for battery removal according toworkplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements 
Battery is removed according to workplace procedures and manufacturer specifications, and without causing damage to components, tools or equipment 
Battery is identified and inspected according to manufacturer specifications 
Battery inspection results are recorded 
Battery is refitted according to workplace procedures, manufacturer specifications and safety requirements, and without causing damage to components, tools or equipment 
Vehicle is checked for correct electrical operation 
Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instruction and workplace standards, and vehicle is presented ready for use or storage according to workplace procedures 
Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures 
Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported where necessary 
Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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