AURE219331A
Install, test and repair low voltage wiring/lighting systems

This unit covers the competence to carry out lighting installations, testing and repair to low voltage systems appropriate to vehicles and trailers.

Application

The unit includes identification and confirmation of work requirement, preparation for work, installation, testing and repair of systems and completion of work finalisation processes, including clean-up and documentation.

Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem-solving skills in managing own work activities and contributing to a productive team environment.

Work is carried out in accordance with award provisions.


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for work

1.1. Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including method, processes and equipment

1.2. Job specifications are read and interpreted

1.3. OHS requirements, including personal safety needs, are observed throughout the work

1.4. Equipment and tooling are identified and checked for safe and effective operation

1.5. Procedures are determined to minimise task time

2. Install wiring/lighting electrical systems

2.1. Information is accessed from manufacturer/component supplier specifications and correctly interpreted

2.2. Components, tooling and equipment are identified, selected, and prepared in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier instructions and site procedures

2.3. Wiring/lighting circuit plans and designs are followed and installation procedures completed in accordance with site procedures and manufacturer/component supplier specifications

2.4. Legislation, industry guidelines and enterprise policies/procedures are followed

2.5. Undue damage to equipment or machinery is avoided

3. Repair electrical systems

3.1. Information for repairing electrical wiring/lighting is accessed from manufacturer/component supplier specifications and correctly interpreted

3.2. Components, tooling and equipment are identified, selected, and prepared in accordance with manufacturer/ component supplier instructions and site procedures

3.3. Repair work is completed in accordance with site procedures

3.4. Workplace documents are completed in accordance with site requirements

4. Test electrical systems

4.1. Information is accessed from manufacturer/component supplier specifications and correctly interpreted

4.2. All tests are carried out in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications and tolerances

4.3. Testing is completed without causing damage to component or system

5. Clean up work area and maintain equipment

5.1. Material that can be reused is collected and stored

5.2. Waste and scrap is removed following workplace procedure

5.3. Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition in accordance with workplace procedures

5.4. Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace requirements

5.5. Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications and site procedures

5.6. Tooling and equipment is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures

Required Skills

Required skills

collect, organise and understand information related to work orders, plans and safety procedures for installation, testing and repairing wiring and lighting systems

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

technical literacy and communication skills sufficient to interpret and apply common industry terminology, and interpret technical information and specifications related to low voltage wiring/lighting systems

questioning and active listening skills, for example when obtaining information of safe working practices and low voltage wiring/lighting systems

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 calculate time, assess tolerances, apply accurate measurements, calculate material requirements and establish quality checks

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

manipulative and dexterity skills to perform low voltage wiring/lighting system installation, testing and repair functions

problem-solving skills for a limited range of procedural issues

use workplace technology related to installation and repair of vehicle and trailer wiring/lighting systems, 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 and environmental regulations/requirements, equipment, material and personal safety requirements

common automotive terminology and vehicle safety requirements

low voltage theory for automotive application, including types of materials, components and wiring systems, including gas discharge lamps, automatic aiming

precautions to avoid side effects that could occur to ancillary systems from installation, testing and repair operations

operation of low voltage electrical wiring/lighting circuits and components relevant to the application

wiring and lighting testing and fault finding procedures

wiring and lighting installation procedures

wiring and lighting repair procedures

working knowledge of site reporting procedures

state/territory lighting regulations and Australian Design Rules

enterprise quality procedures

work organisation and planning processes

Evidence Required

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

reading and interpreting low voltage wiring diagrams

installing low voltage wiring/lighting to specification

repairing low voltage wiring/lighting to specification

testing low voltage wiring/lighting to determine short, open and earthing faults

completing essential post activity housekeeping.

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 installation and repair of vehicle and trailer wiring/lighting systems

equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to installation and repair of vehicle and trailer wiring/lighting systems

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


Range Statement

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.

Low voltage wiring/lighting systems

Low voltage wiring/lighting systems include:

those in the range of vehicles, craft, plant and equipment

Installation and testing

Installation and testing may include:

testing and electrical measurements, fault finding, reading and interpreting wiring diagrams, soldering, crimping, installing/repairing low voltage components and wiring

Faults

Faults may include:

inoperative systems, open and short circuits and earthing

Supplier procedures

Manufacturer/component supplier procedures must be applied as poor working practices are likely to damage electronic system ECUs and/or other components

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 legislations/regulation/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, 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--

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:

hand tooling, power tooling, air tooling, specialist tooling for removal/ adjustment and testing equipment, including multimeters and test crimps

Materials

Materials may include:

spare parts 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 installation and repair of vehicle and trailer wiring/lighting systems

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


Sectors

Unit sector

Electrical


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

Not Applicable