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Evidence Guide: AURETR012 - Test and repair basic electrical circuits

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AURETR012 - Test and repair basic electrical circuits

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare to test basic electrical circuit

  1. Job requirements are determined according to workplace instructions
  2. Testing procedures and information are accessed and interpreted
  3. Fault finding options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
  4. Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
  5. Tools and electrical test equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
Job requirements are determined according to workplace instructions

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Testing procedures and information are accessed and interpreted

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Fault finding options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected

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Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed

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Tools and electrical test equipment are selected and checked for serviceability

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Test circuit

  1. Basic electrical circuit is checked to establish extent of failure or damage
  2. Circuit is tested according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
  3. Faults are identified from test results and causes of faults are determined
  4. Findings are reported according to workplace procedures
Basic electrical circuit is checked to establish extent of failure or damage

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Circuit is tested according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems

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Faults are identified from test results and causes of faults are determined

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Findings are reported according to workplace procedures

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Repair and check circuit

  1. Repair procedures and information are accessed and interpreted
  2. Repair options are analysed and most appropriate option is selected
  3. Repair tools and materials are selected according to job requirements
  4. Circuit components are repaired and adjusted according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
  5. Post-repair testing is carried out to confirm basic electrical circuit is operating correctly, any reported problems are resolved, and no other problems are present
Repair procedures and information are accessed and interpreted

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Repair options are analysed and most appropriate option is selected

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Repair tools and materials are selected according to job requirements

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Circuit components are repaired and adjusted according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements

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Post-repair testing is carried out to confirm basic electrical circuit is operating correctly, any reported problems are resolved, and no other problems are present

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Complete work processes

  1. Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle or machinery is presented ready for use
  2. Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
  3. Tools and equipment are checked and stored and any faulty electrical equipment is identified, tagged and isolated according to workplace procedures
  4. Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle or machinery is presented ready for use

Completed
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Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected

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Tools and equipment are checked and stored and any faulty electrical equipment is identified, tagged and isolated according to workplace procedures

Completed
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Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

Completed
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Prepare to test basic electrical circuit

  1. Job requirements are determined according to workplace instructions
  2. Testing procedures and information are accessed and interpreted
  3. Fault finding options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
  4. Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
  5. Tools and electrical test equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
Job requirements are determined according to workplace instructions

Completed
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Testing procedures and information are accessed and interpreted

Completed
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Fault finding options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected

Completed
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Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed

Completed
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Tools and electrical test equipment are selected and checked for serviceability

Completed
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Test circuit

  1. Basic electrical circuit is checked to establish extent of failure or damage
  2. Circuit is tested according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
  3. Faults are identified from test results and causes of faults are determined
  4. Findings are reported according to workplace procedures
Basic electrical circuit is checked to establish extent of failure or damage

Completed
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Circuit is tested according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems

Completed
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Faults are identified from test results and causes of faults are determined

Completed
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Findings are reported according to workplace procedures

Completed
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Repair and check circuit

  1. Repair procedures and information are accessed and interpreted
  2. Repair options are analysed and most appropriate option is selected
  3. Repair tools and materials are selected according to job requirements
  4. Circuit components are repaired and adjusted according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
  5. Post-repair testing is carried out to confirm basic electrical circuit is operating correctly, any reported problems are resolved, and no other problems are present
Repair procedures and information are accessed and interpreted

Completed
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Repair options are analysed and most appropriate option is selected

Completed
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Repair tools and materials are selected according to job requirements

Completed
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Circuit components are repaired and adjusted according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements

Completed
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Post-repair testing is carried out to confirm basic electrical circuit is operating correctly, any reported problems are resolved, and no other problems are present

Completed
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Complete work processes

  1. Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle or machinery is presented ready for use
  2. Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
  3. Tools and equipment are checked and stored and any faulty electrical equipment is identified, tagged and isolated according to workplace procedures
  4. Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle or machinery is presented ready for use

Completed
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Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected

Completed
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Tools and equipment are checked and stored and any faulty electrical equipment is identified, tagged and isolated according to workplace procedures

Completed
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Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

Completed
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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Elements

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 test basic electrical circuit

1.1 Job requirements are determined according to workplace instructions

1.2 Testing procedures and information are accessed and interpreted

1.3 Fault finding options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected

1.4 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed

1.5 Tools and electrical test equipment are selected and checked for serviceability

2. Test circuit

2.1 Basic electrical circuit is checked to establish extent of failure or damage

2.2 Circuit is tested according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems

2.3 Faults are identified from test results and causes of faults are determined

2.4 Findings are reported according to workplace procedures

3. Repair and check circuit

3.1 Repair procedures and information are accessed and interpreted

3.2 Repair options are analysed and most appropriate option is selected

3.3 Repair tools and materials are selected according to job requirements

3.4 Circuit components are repaired and adjusted according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements

3.5 Post-repair testing is carried out to confirm basic electrical circuit is operating correctly, any reported problems are resolved, and no other problems are present

4. Complete work processes

4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle or machinery is presented ready for use

4.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected

4.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored and any faulty electrical equipment is identified, tagged and isolated according to workplace procedures

4.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

Required Skills and Knowledge

Elements

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 test basic electrical circuit

1.1 Job requirements are determined according to workplace instructions

1.2 Testing procedures and information are accessed and interpreted

1.3 Fault finding options are analysed and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected

1.4 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed

1.5 Tools and electrical test equipment are selected and checked for serviceability

2. Test circuit

2.1 Basic electrical circuit is checked to establish extent of failure or damage

2.2 Circuit is tested according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems

2.3 Faults are identified from test results and causes of faults are determined

2.4 Findings are reported according to workplace procedures

3. Repair and check circuit

3.1 Repair procedures and information are accessed and interpreted

3.2 Repair options are analysed and most appropriate option is selected

3.3 Repair tools and materials are selected according to job requirements

3.4 Circuit components are repaired and adjusted according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements

3.5 Post-repair testing is carried out to confirm basic electrical circuit is operating correctly, any reported problems are resolved, and no other problems are present

4. Complete work processes

4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle or machinery is presented ready for use

4.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected

4.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored and any faulty electrical equipment is identified, tagged and isolated according to workplace procedures

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 standard defined in the unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

test a basic electrical circuit, including:

one short circuit across an electrical resistive load

one open circuit before or after an electrical resistive load

one high resistance circuit before or after an electrical resistive load

current flow and voltage drop across an electrical resistive load

test for continuity in a basic wiring harness and visually check terminals in the wiring harness for moisture ingress and corrosion

carry out four different circuit repairs that include:

crimping various terminal sizes

soldering wire gauges to terminals

applying heat shrink insulation to crimped or soldered joints

replacing male and female terminals in a connector housing

performing terminal retention checks to replaced terminals.

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to testing and repairing basic electrical circuits, including procedures for:

using specialised tools and equipment

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

identifying hazards and controlling risks associated with wearing jewellery while working around electrical systems

electrical principles, including:

current, voltage, resistance and power

series circuits

parallel circuits

series parallel circuits

Ohm’s law

key features of basic electrical circuit components, including:

cable types and sizes and current carrying capacity

circuit protection devices

switches

relays

automotive globes

techniques for reading and interpreting technical information, including circuit types, diagrams and symbols

procedures for using and operating electrical test equipment, including:

digital multimeters

test lights suitable for circuit testing, including resistive and light emitting diode (LED)

test probes suitable for testing circuit continuity

fused test lead

procedures for checking, identifying and isolating faulty equipment

common types of faults, including:

open circuits

high resistance circuits

short circuits

damaged insulation

frayed wires

burnt wiring

water and moisture ingress

connector damage

terminal damage

testing procedures for electrical systems, including:

accessing electrical terminals and using test probes without damaging connectors, fuse holders or wiring

electrical measuring and testing procedures, including:

electrical resistance checks

open and short circuit tests

voltage drop tests

current flow tests

visual testing procedures, including:

component moisture ingress

connector damage

repair procedures for electrical circuits, including:

wire soldering procedures

terminal crimping procedures

replacing male and female terminals in a connector housing

connector removal and replacement procedures

basic electrical components removal and replacement procedures

post-repair testing procedures, including:

confirming that electrical system is operating to manufacturer specifications

confirming that no other problems are present as a result of the repair.

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:

using specialised tools and equipment

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

identifying hazards and controlling risks associated with wearing jewellery while working around electrical systems.