Assessor Resource
AURETR2012
Test and repair basic electrical circuits
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Work applies to testing and repairing basic electrical circuits in light and heavy vehicle, mining, construction, agricultural, motorcycle, outdoor power equipment and marine environments. It applies to circuits in an automotive retail, service or repair environment.
Work requires individuals to demonstrate judgement and problem-solving skills in managing own work activities and contributing to a productive team environment within the scope of this unit.
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to test and carry out repairs to basic electrical circuits in an automotive retail, service or repair environment. The unit also involves identifying and confirming work requirements, preparing for work, identifying faults and potential causes, repairing and replacing basic circuit components, and completing work finalisation processes, including clean-up and documentation.
It includes replacing fuses, circuit breakers, lamps, switches, terminals and connectors; and basic wiring repairs. It includes the following fault types: open circuits, short circuits and high resistance circuits to power, signal and ground paths.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)