Required skills

communication skills to

follow verbal and written instructions

communicate basic information relating to battery safety

clarify workplace instructions and determine job requirements

gain information from appropriate persons and assistance as required

initiative and enterprise skills to

participate in selfimprovement activities

recognise a workplace problem or potential problem

literacy skills to

read and follow battery inspection and maintenance information

read and follow information on standard operating procedures and repair guidelines

numeracy skills to

test measure and analyse test equipment results compared to desired system performance

assess tolerances and apply accurate measurements and adjustments

planning and organising skills to

identify risk factors to minimise risk to self and others

contribute to activities that implement and follow standard workplace procedures

problemsolving skills to refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person

selfmanagement skills to

locate and identify appropriate tools and equipment

locate technical information

recognise limitations and seek timely advice

follow basic workplace documentation such as operating procedures

teamwork skills to

work with others and in a team by cooperating with team members

work with diverse individuals and groups

technical skills to

understand technical information relating to recognising and reporting unsafe situations

select tools and equipment appropriate to inspecting servicing and maintaining light and heavy vehicle batteries

use battery servicing and testing tools and equipment safely

maintain tools and equipment using appropriate techniques and standard operating procedures

technology skills to

use workplace technology relating to inspecting servicing and maintaining battery storage systems including use of specialist tools measuring equipment and communication devices

report and document results

Required knowledge

WHS and environmental regulations requirements equipment and material including personal safety requirements

battery testing methods

dangers of working with battery testing equipment

dangers associated with overcharging batteries

operating principles and layout of vehicle battery storage systems

battery inspection procedures

battery service and maintenance procedures

workplace quality procedures

work organisation and planning processes relating to testing charging and replacing batteries

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

service and charge batteries

test batteries and battery connections

jumpstart vehicles

remove and replace vehicle batteries correctly

accurately interpret inspection and test results

conduct servicing removal and replacement according to workplace manufacturer and component supplier requirements

present vehicle and equipment in a condition that complies with workplace requirements

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

material relevant to servicing maintaining and replacing batteries including a range of various battery types

equipment and hand and power tools appropriate to servicing maintaining and replacing batteries

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 health and safety requirementsmay include:

Personal protectiveequipment may include:

Safe operating procedures may include:

Technical information may include:

Tools and equipment may include:

Materials may include:

Service and maintenance methods may include: