Unit of competency Outline
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23/07/2026 5:46 AM AWST
23/07/2026 5:46 AM AWST
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Recharge vehicle batteries
Recharge vehicle batteries
Unit of competency
National Code
AURETR047
AURETR047
State Code
WI934
WI934
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/06/2015
Field of Education
030505 - Automotive Electrics And Electronics
Original Release Date
26/06/2015
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to recharge a vehicle’s battery. It requires the learner to plan and prepare the task; investigate battery types and connections; inspect, test and charge batteries; and maintain a 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to recharge battery
- 1.1 Safety and environmental requirements are sourced and interpreted
- 1.2 Task instruction is interpreted and battery to be worked on is identified
- 1.3 Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for recharging vehicle battery 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 are identified according to manufacturer specifications
2. Determine battery serviceability
- 2.1 Battery testing equipment is checked prior to use according to manufacturer specifications and safety requirements
- 2.2 Battery is cleaned and prepared for inspection and testing according to manufacturer specifications and safety and environmental requirements
- 2.3 Battery is inspected and tested according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
- 2.4 Observations of battery condition and serviceability or issues requiring further exploration are recorded
3. Charge battery
- 3.1 Battery charging equipment is checked prior to use according to manufacturer specifications and safety requirements
- 3.2 Battery is prepared and charged according to manufacturer specifications and procedures
- 3.3 Battery post-charging condition and serviceability are checked according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
- 3.4 Observations of battery condition and serviceability post charging or issues requiring further exploration are recorded
4. Complete work processes
- 4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instruction and workplace standards, and battery 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
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Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODJ92 | AURETR147 | Recharge vehicle batteries | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAF0 | AUR20716 | Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation | Qualification |