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.
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Evidence Required
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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
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.
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.
Submission Requirements
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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.
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.
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.
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
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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
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