Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Workplace health and safety requirements:
are to include those prescribed under regulations, codes of practice, and workplace safety policies and procedures
may include
personal protective clothing and equipment
emergency shutdown
use of fire-fighting equipment
first aid training and response
hazard control, including control of hazardous materials and toxic substances
site evacuation procedures.
Electrical test equipment may include:
multimeters
test lights and probes
logic probes
scan tools
load testers
circuit testers
oscilloscopes
computer
ignition module test equipment
alternator or starter test bench
distributor test bench
emissions analysers
leak detectors
fuel system analysers.
Workplace requirements may include:
Australian standards
engineer’s design specifications and instructions
instructions issued by authorised workplace or external persons
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
workplace work specifications and requirements
regulatory and legislative requirements relating to the automotive industry
safe work procedures relating to the use and maintenance of electrical test equipment
signage
verbal, written and graphical instructions
work bulletins and memos
work schedules and plans
workplace policies and procedures.
Inappropriate testing procedures may include:
intrusive testing (which must not be performed as it is not a recommended test and repair method), which includes:
back probing terminals and connectors and fuse holders with inappropriate test probes
probing terminal and connectors with inappropriate test probes
pushing sharp probes and objects into wiring insulation.
Safe operating procedures may include:
conducting operational risk assessment and treatments associated with vehicle movement
safe use of automotive electrical test equipment
electrical safety
manual and mechanical lifting and shifting
procedures for working in proximity to others and site visitors
safe handling of material.
Maintenance methods may include:
routine maintenance to test equipment according to schedules
labelling faulty tools and equipment
performing minor electrical test equipment repairs, adjustments or calibration
documenting or tagging equipment as faulty or out-of-service.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, 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:
select and safely use personal protective equipment
select and safely use automotive electrical test equipment
undertake basic maintenance and storage of electrical test equipment within scope of own responsibility.
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 should be made available:
vehicles and electrical components that can be used to simulate conditions that require use of electrical test equipment and diagnosis of system condition or fault
materials and equipment relevant to the use and maintenance of automotive electrical test equipment
materials and equipment relevant to the secure storage of automotive electrical test equipment
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.