AURETH014 - Diagnose complex faults in hybrid and battery electric vehicle network management systems
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AURETH014 Diagnose complex faults in hybrid and battery electric vehicle network management systems
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Version 1.0 Issue Date: June 2024
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to diagnose complex faults in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicle (HEV, PHEV and BEV) embedded network management systems and determine the repair action necessary to restore system performance. It involves confirming the existence of a fault, choosing the diagnostic procedure and tools, applying the diagnostic procedure, reporting conclusions and making repair recommendations. Importance is placed in the unit on applying electrical safety procedures when working on high voltage (HV) rechargeable energy storage systems (RESS).
Complex faults are outside the normal scope of a technician’s diagnosis and repair work. They include intermittent faults, multi-system faults, faults introduced as a result of system repairs, and indirect faults caused by the influence of external systems, requiring the application of complex diagnostic processes to resolve.
It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The HEV, PHEV and BEV network management systems include those of light vehicles or heavy commercial vehicles.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Evidence Required
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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. Identify and confirm the work requirement
1.1 Nature and objective of diagnostic requirements are determined from workplace instructions
1.2 Existence of fault in HEV, PHEV or BEV network management system is confirmed from direct or indirect evidence
1.3 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed according to workplace procedures, safety requirements, and requirements of AS 5732 Electric vehicle operations: Maintenance and repair
2. Prepare to carry out diagnosis
2.1 Manufacturer specifications and other technical information for network management system are accessed and interpreted
2.2 Diagnostic procedures and options are identified
2.3 Diagnostic method sequence, tests and testing processes are selected from the range of available options
2.4 Testing equipment is selected and prepared according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
2.5 Tools, equipment and materials required to support the diagnostic process are identified, selected and prepared for use
3. Apply diagnostic procedures
3.1 Selected diagnostic process is followed and testing is carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
3.2 Diagnostic findings are verified, as required, by using reliable alternative or optional process according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
3.3 Conclusions are drawn from findings and documented according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for necessary repairs
3.4 Conclusions are provided to appropriate personnel or customer to confirm further action to be taken
4. Complete work processes
4.1 Vehicle is presented ready to be repaired or returned to the customer
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 this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:
diagnose a complex fault in the embedded network management systems of:
one battery electric vehicle (BEV)
one hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) or one plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV)
the above diagnosis must involve two of the following types of complex faults:
an intermittent fault
a fault that affects more than one system
a fault introduced as a result of a system repair
an indirect fault caused by the influence of external systems.
Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to diagnosing complex faults in HEV and BEV network management systems, including procedures for:
identifying hazards and controlling risks associated with:
working with high voltages on vehicle electrical systems
working with hazardous materials and toxic substances
wearing jewellery while working around high electrical currents
minimising risk, including:
analysing task to define risk
applying electrical safety precautions, including ‘one hand’ rule, live system warning tags and signs, depowering the vehicle, isolating the high voltage (HV) rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) electrical supply, and stabilising the vehicle electrical system
using personal protective equipment (PPE), including electrical safety gloves with 1000 volt rating and Australian standards rated HV insulating mat
identifying and using fire safety equipment
lifting and moving the RESS using safe manual handling techniques
using workplace first aid equipment
types of complex faults relating to HEV and BEV network management systems, including:
intermittent
multi-system
introduced as a result of system repair
indirect, caused by the influence of external systems
methods for locating and content of manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and other technical information relating to network management systems of BEVs, HEVs and PHEVs
requirements of AS 5732 Electric vehicle operations: Maintenance and repair
operating principles of network management systems and data multiplexing in HEVs, PHEVs and BEVs
types, function and operation of HEV, PHEV and BEV systems, including:
direct current (DC) electric motor types, including:
separately excited motors
permanent magnet motors
alternating current (AC) electric motor types, including:
induction motors
brushless motors
motor controllers, including:
variable pulse width DC types
variable frequency, variable amplitude AC types
inverters and converters, including:
AC to DC
DC to AC
batteries, including:
lead acid batteries
nickel metal hydride batteries
lithium ion batteries
ultra capacitors and super capacitors
parallel hybrid electric vehicles
series hybrid electric vehicles
power split hybrid electric vehicles
testing procedures for HEV, PHEV and BEV network management systems, including:
vehicle dynamic and static testing
abnormal noise analysis
component failure analysis
vehicle continuous and non-continuous monitored systems
types, functions, operation and limitations of diagnostic testing equipment required to diagnose complex faults in HEV, PHEV and BEV network management systems
procedures for accessing and interpreting scan tool system data, including:
diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), including:
conditions that set the DTCs
conditions for running DTCs
live data
freeze frame data
waveforms
methods and processes for documenting and reporting diagnostic findings and recommendations.
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.
Assessment must include direct observation of tasks.
Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to the HEV, PHEV and BEV network management systems that they have worked on, 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 repair workplace or simulated workplace
workplace instructions
AS 5732 Electric vehicle operations: Maintenance and repair
manufacturer HEV, PHEV and BEV network management system specifications
one BEV and one HEV or PHEV with complex network management system faults
BEV, HEV and PHEV network management system diagnostic equipment, including:
digital multimeter
scan tool
oscilloscope
specialist BEV, PHEV and HEV tools and equipment as specified in original equipment manufacturer requirements
tools, equipment and materials appropriate for diagnosing complex faults in HEV, PHEV and BEV network management systems.
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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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. Identify and confirm the work requirement
1.1 Nature and objective of diagnostic requirements are determined from workplace instructions
1.2 Existence of fault in HEV, PHEV or BEV network management system is confirmed from direct or indirect evidence
1.3 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed according to workplace procedures, safety requirements, and requirements of AS 5732 Electric vehicle operations: Maintenance and repair
2. Prepare to carry out diagnosis
2.1 Manufacturer specifications and other technical information for network management system are accessed and interpreted
2.2 Diagnostic procedures and options are identified
2.3 Diagnostic method sequence, tests and testing processes are selected from the range of available options
2.4 Testing equipment is selected and prepared according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
2.5 Tools, equipment and materials required to support the diagnostic process are identified, selected and prepared for use
3. Apply diagnostic procedures
3.1 Selected diagnostic process is followed and testing is carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
3.2 Diagnostic findings are verified, as required, by using reliable alternative or optional process according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
3.3 Conclusions are drawn from findings and documented according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for necessary repairs
3.4 Conclusions are provided to appropriate personnel or customer to confirm further action to be taken
4. Complete work processes
4.1 Vehicle is presented ready to be repaired or returned to the customer
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
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:
identifying hazards and controlling risks associated with:
working with high voltages on vehicle electrical systems
working with hazardous materials and toxic substances
wearing jewellery while working around high electrical currents
minimising risk, including:
analysing task to define risk
applying electrical safety precautions, including ‘one hand’ rule, live system warning tags and signs, depowering the vehicle, isolating the HV RESS electrical supply, and stabilising the vehicle electrical systems
using personal protective equipment (PPE), including electrical safety gloves with 1000 volt rating and Australian standards rated HV insulating mat
identifying fire safety equipment
lifting and moving the RESS using safe manual handling techniques
using workplace first aid equipment.
Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standard defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:
diagnose a complex fault in the embedded network management systems of:
one battery electric vehicle (BEV)
one hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) or one plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV)
the above diagnosis must involve two of the following types of complex faults:
an intermittent fault
a fault that affects more than one system
a fault introduced as a result of a system repair
an indirect fault caused by the influence of external systems.
Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to diagnosing complex faults in HEV and BEV network management systems, including procedures for:
identifying hazards and controlling risks associated with:
working with high voltages on vehicle electrical systems
working with hazardous materials and toxic substances
wearing jewellery while working around high electrical currents
minimising risk, including:
analysing task to define risk
applying electrical safety precautions, including ‘one hand’ rule, live system warning tags and signs, depowering the vehicle, isolating the high voltage (HV) rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) electrical supply, and stabilising the vehicle electrical system
using personal protective equipment (PPE), including electrical safety gloves with 1000 volt rating and Australian standards rated HV insulating mat
identifying and using fire safety equipment
lifting and moving the RESS using safe manual handling techniques
using workplace first aid equipment
types of complex faults relating to HEV and BEV network management systems, including:
intermittent
multi-system
introduced as a result of system repair
indirect, caused by the influence of external systems
methods for locating and content of manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and other technical information relating to network management systems of BEVs, HEVs and PHEVs
requirements of AS 5732 Electric vehicle operations: Maintenance and repair
operating principles of network management systems and data multiplexing in HEVs, PHEVs and BEVs
types, function and operation of HEV, PHEV and BEV systems, including:
direct current (DC) electric motor types, including:
separately excited motors
permanent magnet motors
alternating current (AC) electric motor types, including:
induction motors
brushless motors
motor controllers, including:
variable pulse width DC types
variable frequency, variable amplitude AC types
inverters and converters, including:
AC to DC
DC to AC
batteries, including:
lead acid batteries
nickel metal hydride batteries
lithium ion batteries
ultra capacitors and super capacitors
parallel hybrid electric vehicles
series hybrid electric vehicles
power split hybrid electric vehicles
testing procedures for HEV, PHEV and BEV network management systems, including:
vehicle dynamic and static testing
abnormal noise analysis
component failure analysis
vehicle continuous and non-continuous monitored systems
types, functions, operation and limitations of diagnostic testing equipment required to diagnose complex faults in HEV, PHEV and BEV network management systems
procedures for accessing and interpreting scan tool system data, including:
diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), including:
conditions that set the DTCs
conditions for running DTCs
live data
freeze frame data
waveforms
methods and processes for documenting and reporting diagnostic findings and recommendations.
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.
Assessment must include direct observation of tasks.
Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to the HEV, PHEV and BEV network management systems that they have worked on, 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 repair workplace or simulated workplace
workplace instructions
AS 5732 Electric vehicle operations: Maintenance and repair
manufacturer HEV, PHEV and BEV network management system specifications
one BEV and one HEV or PHEV with complex network management system faults
BEV, HEV and PHEV network management system diagnostic equipment, including:
digital multimeter
scan tool
oscilloscope
specialist BEV, PHEV and HEV tools and equipment as specified in original equipment manufacturer requirements
tools, equipment and materials appropriate for diagnosing complex faults in HEV, PHEV and BEV network management systems.
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Observation Checklist
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Nature and objective of diagnostic requirements are determined from workplace instructions
Existence of fault in HEV, PHEV or BEV network management system is confirmed from direct or indirect evidence
Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed according to workplace procedures, safety requirements, and requirements of AS 5732 Electric vehicle operations: Maintenance and repair
Manufacturer specifications and other technical information for network management system are accessed and interpreted
Diagnostic procedures and options are identified
Diagnostic method sequence, tests and testing processes are selected from the range of available options
Testing equipment is selected and prepared according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
Tools, equipment and materials required to support the diagnostic process are identified, selected and prepared for use
Selected diagnostic process is followed and testing is carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
Diagnostic findings are verified, as required, by using reliable alternative or optional process according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
Conclusions are drawn from findings and documented according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for necessary repairs
Conclusions are provided to appropriate personnel or customer to confirm further action to be taken
Vehicle is presented ready to be repaired or returned to the customer
Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
Tools and equipment are checked and stored, and any faulty electrical equipment is identified, tagged and isolated according to workplace procedures
Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
Nature and objective of diagnostic requirements are determined from workplace instructions
Existence of fault in HEV, PHEV or BEV network management system is confirmed from direct or indirect evidence
Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed according to workplace procedures, safety requirements, and requirements of AS 5732 Electric vehicle operations: Maintenance and repair
Manufacturer specifications and other technical information for network management system are accessed and interpreted
Diagnostic procedures and options are identified
Diagnostic method sequence, tests and testing processes are selected from the range of available options
Testing equipment is selected and prepared according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
Tools, equipment and materials required to support the diagnostic process are identified, selected and prepared for use
Selected diagnostic process is followed and testing is carried out according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
Diagnostic findings are verified, as required, by using reliable alternative or optional process according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
Conclusions are drawn from findings and documented according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for necessary repairs
Conclusions are provided to appropriate personnel or customer to confirm further action to be taken
Vehicle is presented ready to be repaired or returned to the customer
Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
Tools and equipment are checked and stored, and any faulty electrical equipment is identified, tagged and isolated according to workplace procedures
Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
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