Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

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

1. Plan and prepare

1.1 Workplace instructions are identified and used to determine job requirements

1.2 Repair procedures and fault inspection reports are sourced and interpreted

1.3 Repair and replacement materials are identified, obtained and prepared according to inspection reports

1.4 Tools and equipment are identified for rectification of electrical faults

2. Diagnose and rectify electrical faults

2.1 Faults are located and diagnosed, and corrective repairs are planned

2.2 Rectification activities are carried out according to vehicle specifications and workplace procedures

2.3 Faults are re-diagnosed to ensure their elimination

3. Complete work processes

3.1 Repair documentation is completed according to workplace procedures

3.2 Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace quality standards

3.3 Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored, and work area is cleaned, according to workplace procedures

3.4 Faulty tools and equipment are identified, tagged and reported to supervisor

3.5 Work area is cleaned, and materials disposed of, reused or recycled according to workplace procedures

Skills

Description

Reading skills to:

interpret work instructions, work health and safety (WHS) requirements and workplace procedures

interpret inspection reports and vehicle specifications.

Writing skills to:

complete repair documentation

complete faulty equipment tags

prepare a repair plan.

Oral communication skills to:

communicate electrical faults with co-workers

use automotive terminology relevant to the job.

Numeracy skills to:

identify vehicle specifications and part numbers of replacement parts

identify component faults from inspection reports and test measurements.

Digital literacy skills to:

use digital electrical testing and measuring equipment

use workplace computer systems.

Problem-solving skills to:

interpret inspection reports

identify vehicle electrical faults

apply repair procedures to electrical faults.

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.

Workplace instructions must include:

operator instruction sheets (OIS) or workplace equivalent

process control plans (PCPs) or workplace equivalent

standard operation procedures (SOPs) or workplace equivalent

testing and repair techniques

vehicle specifications and drawings.

Job requirements must include:

circuit testing and repair methods

correct use of tools and equipment

identification of electrical faults

methods to remove and replace electrical units.

Tools and equipment must include:

hand tools

electrical testing equipment

multimeters

test lamps.

Workplace procedures must include:

pre- and post-use inspection of equipment

recording and reporting

test equipment operating instructions

WHS requirements relating to rectifying electrical faults.