Required skills

communication skills to

follow verbal and written instructions

clarify workplace instructions and determine job requirements

gain information from appropriate persons and assistance as required

initiative and enterprise skills to

apply learning when reading and applying vehicle wiring schematics and drawings

recognise a workplace problem or potential problem and take action

learning skills to identify sources of information assistance and expert knowledge to expand skills knowledge and understanding

literacy skills to

read and follow information in written job instructions specifications standard operating procedures charts lists drawings and other applicable reference documents

obtain and record measurements

document required repairs and parts

planning and organising skills to

plan own work requirements and prioritise actions to achieve required outcomes and ensure tasks are completed on time

identify risk factors and take action to minimise them

problemsolving skills to

refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person and suggest possible causes

seek information and assistance as required to solve problems

selfmanagement skills to

select and use appropriate equipment materials processes and procedures

recognise limitations and seek timely advice

follow workplace documentation such as codes of practice and operating procedures

technical skills to use workplace technology to assist in reading and applying vehicle wiring schematics and drawings when diagnosing and repairing vehicles including

specialist equipment

electrical measuring equipment

technology skills to use tools and equipment to collect analyse and provide information

Required knowledge

relevant WHS and environmental regulations standards codes of practice and workplace policies and procedures needed to carry out work in a manner that ensures the safety of people equipment and the environment

vehicle wiring schematics service manuals drawings circuits or specifications of vehicles plant tools equipment and systems

procedures for amending and maintaining version control status of appropriate vehicle wiring schematics and drawings particularly as applied to the vehicle being diagnosed and repaired

established communication channels and protocols

quality standards applicable to maintenance of service information

procedures for recording reporting and maintaining workplace records and information

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria required Skills and Knowledge the 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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to

observe safety procedures and requirements

select methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances

complete preparatory activity in a systematic manner

read and apply circuit wiring schematics and diagrams

confirm that amendment and version control status is current and is the latest revision of service information for the work being performed

use sourced information to accurately interpret test results

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting

Assessment is to occur

using standard workplace practices and procedures

following safety requirements

applying environmental constraints

Assessment is to comply with relevant

regulatory requirements

Australian standards

industry codes of practice

The following resources must be made available for the assessment of this unit

workplace location or simulated workplace

wiring schematics and drawings relevant to testing and repairing basic electrical circuits and components

equipment and hand and power tools appropriate to testing and repairing basic electrical circuits and components

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts together with the application of required skills and knowledge

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on required skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application

Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other units which together form part of a holistic work role

Where applicable reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate the needs of diverse clients

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Workplace instructionsmay include:

Job requirements may include:

Workplace health and safety requirementsmay include:

Wiring schematics and drawingsmay include: