Unit of competency Outline
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Overhaul starting motors
Overhaul starting motors
Unit of competency
National Code
AURETR3018
AURETR3018
State Code
WF100
WF100
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/08/2013
Field of Education
030505 - Automotive Electrics And Electronics
Original Release Date
08/08/2013
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the competence to overhaul automotive starting motor systems and direct current motors fitted to vehicles, plant and equipment, motorcycles and marine equipment.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work
- 1.1. Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including method, processes and equipment
- 1.2. Job specifications are read and interpreted
- 1.3.WHS requirements, including personal safety needs, are observed throughout the work
- 1.4. Equipment and tooling are identified and checked for safe and effective operation
- 1.5. Procedures are determined to minimise task time
2. Dismantle starting motors and clean individual components/ parts
- 2.1. Correct information is accessed and interpreted from manufacturer/component supplier specifications
- 2.2. Starting motors are dismantled according to component/vehicle manufacturer/component supplier procedures
- 2.3. Starting motors are dismantled without causing damage to components
- 2.4. Component parts are cleaned according to unit/vehicle manufacturer/component supplier recommended solvents and procedures
- 2.5. All work is completed according to industry regulations/guidelines, WHS, legislation and enterprise procedures/policies
3. Inspect and test starting motor components/parts
- 3.1. Correct information is accessed and interpreted from manufacturer/component supplier specifications
- 3.2. Starting motors are inspected and tested according to component/vehicle manufacturer/component supplier specifications
- 3.3. Starting motor component parts are inspected and tested without causing damage to component or system
- 3.4. Worn, damaged, deteriorated or faulty components/parts are identified
- 3.5. Part requirements are documented and reported according to enterprise procedures
- 3.6. Inspection and testing is according to industry regulations/guidelines, WHS, legislation and enterprise procedures/policies
4. Overhaul and reassemble starting motors and fit replacement components/parts
- 4.1. Correct information is accessed and interpreted from manufacturer/component supplier specifications
- 4.2. Parts are repaired to manufacturer/component supplier specifications
- 4.3. Starting motor replacement parts are selected and fitted to meet customer requirements
- 4.4. Starting motors are assembled according to unit/vehicle manufacturer/component supplier specifications
- 4.5. Starting motors are assembled without causing damage to components/parts
- 4.6. Starting motors are assembled according to industry regulations/guidelines, WHS, legislation and enterprise procedures/policies
- 4.7. Assembled motors are tested according to component/vehicle manufacturer/component supplier specifications
- 4.8. Workplace and equipment documents are completed in accordance with site requirements
5. Clean up work area and maintain equipment
- 5.1. Material that can be reused is collected and stored
- 5.2. Waste and scrap is removed following workplace procedure
- 5.3. Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition in accordance with workplace procedures
- 5.4. Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace requirements
- 5.5. Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications and site procedures
- 5.6. Tooling and equipment is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures
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.
Electrical starting motor and components
Electrical starting motor and components may be heavy or light, low voltage/direct current motors and fitted to vehicles, plant and equipment, motorcycles and marine equipment
Faults
Faults may include:
starting motor not operating, noisy operation, poling, open circuits, short circuits, earthing
Overhaul methods
Overhaul methods are to include:
measurements, fault finding with aural, visual and functional assessments (including damage, corrosion, wear, electrical leakage, short circuits and broken circuits), reading/interpreting manufacturer/component supplier information, dismantle, clean, inspect, test and reassemble, fit replacement parts and retest for service
WHS requirements
WHS requirements are to be in accordance with legislation/regulations/codes of practice and enterprise safety policies and procedures, and may include:
protective clothing and equipment, use of tooling and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of material, use of fire fighting equipment, enterprise first aid, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation/regulation/codes of practice and workplace policies and practices
Safe operating procedures
Safe operating procedures are to include, but are not limited to:
the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with vehicular movement, toxic substances, electrical safety, machinery movement and operation, manual and mechanical lifting and shifting, working in proximity to others and site visitors
Emergency procedures
Emergency procedures related to this unit are to include, but may not be limited to:
emergency shutdown and stopping of equipment, extinguishing fires, enterprise first aid requirements and site evacuation
Environmental requirements
Environmental requirements are to include, but are not limited to:
waste management, noise, dust and clean-up management
Quality requirements
Quality requirements are to include, but are not limited to:
regulations, including Australian Standards, internal company quality policy and standards and enterprise operations and procedures
Statutory/regulatory authorities
Statutory/regulatory authorities may include:
federal, state/territory and local authorities administering acts, regulations and codes of practice
Tooling and equipment
Tooling and equipment may include:
hand tooling, testing equipment, including diode testers, multimeters, growlers, insulation testers, soldering equipment, power tooling, test benches, measuring equipment, including micrometers and callipers
Materials
Materials may include:
spare parts, solder flux and cleaning material
Communications
Communications are to include, but are not limited to:
verbal and visual instructions and fault reporting and may include site specific instructions, written instructions, plans or instructions related to job/task, telephones and pagers
Information/documents
Sources of information/documents may include:
verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, memos, material safety data sheets, diagrams or sketches
safe work procedures related to the overhaul of starting system motors
regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to automotive industry, including Australian Design Rules
engineer's design specifications and instructions
organisation work specifications and requirements
instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons
Australian Standards
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.
Electrical starting motor and components
Electrical starting motor and components may be heavy or light, low voltage/direct current motors and fitted to vehicles, plant and equipment, motorcycles and marine equipment
Faults
Faults may include:
starting motor not operating, noisy operation, poling, open circuits, short circuits, earthing
Overhaul methods
Overhaul methods are to include:
measurements, fault finding with aural, visual and functional assessments (including damage, corrosion, wear, electrical leakage, short circuits and broken circuits), reading/interpreting manufacturer/component supplier information, dismantle, clean, inspect, test and reassemble, fit replacement parts and retest for service
WHS requirements
WHS requirements are to be in accordance with legislation/regulations/codes of practice and enterprise safety policies and procedures, and may include:
protective clothing and equipment, use of tooling and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of material, use of fire fighting equipment, enterprise first aid, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation/regulation/codes of practice and workplace policies and practices
Safe operating procedures
Safe operating procedures are to include, but are not limited to:
the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with vehicular movement, toxic substances, electrical safety, machinery movement and operation, manual and mechanical lifting and shifting, working in proximity to others and site visitors
Emergency procedures
Emergency procedures related to this unit are to include, but may not be limited to:
emergency shutdown and stopping of equipment, extinguishing fires, enterprise first aid requirements and site evacuation
Environmental requirements
Environmental requirements are to include, but are not limited to:
waste management, noise, dust and clean-up management
Quality requirements
Quality requirements are to include, but are not limited to:
regulations, including Australian Standards, internal company quality policy and standards and enterprise operations and procedures
Statutory/regulatory authorities
Statutory/regulatory authorities may include:
federal, state/territory and local authorities administering acts, regulations and codes of practice
Tooling and equipment
Tooling and equipment may include:
hand tooling, testing equipment, including diode testers, multimeters, growlers, insulation testers, soldering equipment, power tooling, test benches, measuring equipment, including micrometers and callipers
Materials
Materials may include:
spare parts, solder flux and cleaning material
Communications
Communications are to include, but are not limited to:
verbal and visual instructions and fault reporting and may include site specific instructions, written instructions, plans or instructions related to job/task, telephones and pagers
Information/documents
Sources of information/documents may include:
verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, memos, material safety data sheets, diagrams or sketches
safe work procedures related to the overhaul of starting system motors
regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to automotive industry, including Australian Design Rules
engineer's design specifications and instructions
organisation work specifications and requirements
instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons
Australian Standards
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
It is essential that competence is fully observed and there is ability to transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual situations in the critical aspects of:
observing safety procedures and requirements
communicating effectively with others involved in or affected by the work
selecting methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances
completing preparatory activity in a systematic manner
cleaning, testing, inspecting and evaluating components of units
overhauling units, including dismantling and reassembling units to manufacturer/component supplier requirements
repairing/replacing component parts to manufacturer/component supplier requirements
testing final product for return to service
completing workplace and equipment documentation.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Application of competence is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated worksite.
Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessment is to comply with regulatory requirements, including Australian Standards.
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
material relevant to the overhaul of starting system motors
equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to the overhaul of starting system motors
activities covering mandatory task requirements
specifications and work instructions.
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of AUR12 Automotive Industry RS&R Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge
Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on underpinning knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies
Assessment may be applied under project related conditions and require evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competence is able to be under the particular circumstance, and is able to be transferred to other circumstances
It is preferable that assessment reflects a process rather than an event and occurs over a period of time to cover varying quality circumstances. Evidence of performance may be provided by customers, team leaders/members or other persons subject to agreed authentication arrangements
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role
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
It is essential that competence is fully observed and there is ability to transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual situations in the critical aspects of:
observing safety procedures and requirements
communicating effectively with others involved in or affected by the work
selecting methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances
completing preparatory activity in a systematic manner
cleaning, testing, inspecting and evaluating components of units
overhauling units, including dismantling and reassembling units to manufacturer/component supplier requirements
repairing/replacing component parts to manufacturer/component supplier requirements
testing final product for return to service
completing workplace and equipment documentation.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Application of competence is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated worksite.
Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessment is to comply with regulatory requirements, including Australian Standards.
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
material relevant to the overhaul of starting system motors
equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to the overhaul of starting system motors
activities covering mandatory task requirements
specifications and work instructions.
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of AUR12 Automotive Industry RS&R Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge
Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on underpinning knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies
Assessment may be applied under project related conditions and require evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competence is able to be under the particular circumstance, and is able to be transferred to other circumstances
It is preferable that assessment reflects a process rather than an event and occurs over a period of time to cover varying quality circumstances. Evidence of performance may be provided by customers, team leaders/members or other persons subject to agreed authentication arrangements
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W2868 | AURE319245A | Overhaul starting motors | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXD89 | AURETR018 | Overhaul starting system motors | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J391 | AUR30312 | Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology | Qualification |
| J421 | AUR40812 | Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling | Qualification |
| J397 | AUR30912 | Certificate III in Motorsport Technology | Qualification |