Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 2:49 PM AWST
22/07/2026 2:49 PM AWST
Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.
Remove, refit and test electrical componentry for normal operation following body repair activities
Remove, refit and test electrical componentry for normal operation following body repair activities
Unit of competency
National Code
AURE218764A
AURE218764A
State Code
W2855
W2855
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/01/2006
Field of Education
030505 - Automotive Electrics And Electronics
Original Release Date
16/01/2006
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the competence to test for normal operation electrical componentry which is incidental to body repair activities, such as rear vision mirrors, telephone and radio antennas, central locking systems, air bag sensors, air bag actuators and deployment systems, rain sensors, light sensors, alarm components, batteries and computer control units.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Gather information on electrical componentry in motor vehicles
- 1.1. Customer requirements are checked following workplace procedures
- 1.2. Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including method, material and equipment
- 1.3. OHS requirements, including handling of broken glass, dust and fume collection, breathing apparatus and eye and ear personal protection needs are observed throughout the work
- 1.4. Tooling and equipment are checked prior to use, for conformity with specifications and safe use
- 1.5. Condition of system is determined by visual, aural and tactile inspections and measurements
- 1.6. Conditions found are compared with electrical componentry in motor vehicles system specifications and customer use requirements
- 1.7. Correct information is accessed and interpreted from manufacturer/component supplier specifications
2. Plan operations where electrical components are incidental to a body repair activity
- 2.1. Planned operation sequence and availability of tooling and equipment is determined
- 2.2. Planned operation sequence includes post-service testing and checking procedure
- 2.3. Material list is prepared and availability determined
- 2.4. Tooling and equipment are selected to meet job requirements
- 2.5. Tooling and equipment are regularly checked to ensure they are in good working order
- 2.6. Tooling and equipment are handled in accordance with OHS requirements
- 2.7. Daily maintenance of tooling is performed as specified by enterprise
3. Remove electrical/ electronic operated components
- 3.1. Removal or relocation of electrically operated componentry is completed without causing damage to component or system
- 3.2. Correct information is accessed and interpreted from manufacturer/component supplier specifications
- 3.3. Electrically operated components are removed using approved methods, tooling and equipment
- 3.4. Removal activities are carried out according to industry regulations/guidelines, OHS, legislation and enterprise procedures/policies
4. Refit and/or test electrically operated componentry involved in body repair activities
- 4.1. Customer requirements and electrical componentry specifications are checked following incidental body repair activities
- 4.2. Electrically operated units/components are refitted using approved methods, tooling and equipment
- 4.3. Electrically operated componentry is operated through its full range after a body repair activity, noting test results, including non-conformity
- 4.4. Electrically operated componentry and adjustments are checked and prepared for delivery after a body repair activity
- 4.5. Portable tooling and equipment are stored in approved designated areas
- 4.6. Workplace documents, customer file and warranty information is updated, as required
Unit scope
This unit of competence applies to, but is not limited to:
rear window and windscreen demisters, electrically operated windows, central locking, rear vision mirror adjustments and/or heating, telephone and radio antennas, air bag sensors, air bag actuators and deployment systems, rain sensors and light sensors
Methods include
on-and-off site body repair activity
removal, refitting and adjustment of electrical componentry.
testing for normal operation of electrical componentry following related body repair
communicating with customers
documenting and reporting on service
Specific requirements:
a range of electrical componentry available for testing
removal and refitting of battery, including use of spike protection and memory retention devices
OH&S practices must abide by:
State/industry OH&S
award provisions
OH&S practices must abide by:
manufacturer/component supplier specifications
enterprise operating procedures
product manufacturer/component supplier specifications
customer requirements
industry/workplace codes of practice
This unit of competence applies to, but is not limited to:
rear window and windscreen demisters, electrically operated windows, central locking, rear vision mirror adjustments and/or heating, telephone and radio antennas, air bag sensors, air bag actuators and deployment systems, rain sensors and light sensors
Methods include
on-and-off site body repair activity
removal, refitting and adjustment of electrical componentry.
testing for normal operation of electrical componentry following related body repair
communicating with customers
documenting and reporting on service
Specific requirements:
a range of electrical componentry available for testing
removal and refitting of battery, including use of spike protection and memory retention devices
OH&S practices must abide by:
State/industry OH&S
award provisions
OH&S practices must abide by:
manufacturer/component supplier specifications
enterprise operating procedures
product manufacturer/component supplier specifications
customer requirements
industry/workplace codes of practice
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 aspect of:
test of electrical componentry in motor vehicles
Underpinning knowledge
Purpose and requirements of electrical componentry in motor vehicles
Material used in electrical componentry
Use of tooling and equipment
Application of mechanical principles
Classification of electrical componentry in motor vehicles and identification of systems
Electrical terminology
Circuit types and how to test them
Test functions of a multimeter
Use of a LED test lamp
Types and uses of various automotive fuses
Specific key competencies, underpinning and employability skills required to achieve the performance criteria
These include a number of processes that are learned throughout work and life, which are required in most jobs. Some of these are covered by the national key competencies, although others may be added. The details below highlight how these competencies are to be applied in the attainment of this unit.
Application of the key competencies in this unit are to satisfy the nominated level in which:
Level 1 - relates to working effectively within set conditions and processes;
Level 2 - relates to management or facilitation of conditions or processes; and
Level 3 - relates to design, development and evaluation of conditions or process.
How will the candidate apply the following key competency in this unit? The candidate will need to:
Collect, analyse and organise information
Collect, organise and understand information related to working with and testing of electrical componentry following body repair activities
(Level 1)
Communicate ideas and information
Communicate ideas and information to customers and supervisors related to working with and testing of electrical componentry following body repair activities
(Level 1)
Plan and organise activities
Plan and organise activities related to working with and testing of electrical componentry involved in body repair activities
(Level 1)
Work with others and in a team
Work with others and in a team by seeing and conveying information related to planning, sequencing and completion of the task
(Level 1)
Use mathematical ideas and techniques
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to count and measure
(Level 1)
Solve problems
Establish diagnostic processes which identify methods of solving problems related to working with and testing of electrical componentry following body repair activities
(Level 1)
Use technology
Use workplace technology related to working with and testing of electrical componentry involved in body repair activities
(Level 1)
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Underpinning knowledge and skills may be assessed on or off the job
Assessment of practical skills must take place after a period of supervised practice and repetitive experience. If workplace conditions are not available, assessment in simulated workplace conditions is acceptable
Prescribed outcomes must be able to be achieved without direct supervision
Method of assessment
Practical assessments:
gather information on technology related to testing of electrical componentry following body repair activities
plan working with and testing of electrical componentry following body repair activities
test electrical componentry following body repair activities
accurately complete job card, including listing of parts and consumables used and labour hours
Specific resource requirements for this unit
Specific service and general workshop equipment and tooling
Enterprise documentation
Vehicles with a range of commonly encountered electrical components
Vehicles fitted with air bags
Job cards
Multimeter
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 aspect of:
test of electrical componentry in motor vehicles
Underpinning knowledge
Purpose and requirements of electrical componentry in motor vehicles
Material used in electrical componentry
Use of tooling and equipment
Application of mechanical principles
Classification of electrical componentry in motor vehicles and identification of systems
Electrical terminology
Circuit types and how to test them
Test functions of a multimeter
Use of a LED test lamp
Types and uses of various automotive fuses
Specific key competencies, underpinning and employability skills required to achieve the performance criteria
These include a number of processes that are learned throughout work and life, which are required in most jobs. Some of these are covered by the national key competencies, although others may be added. The details below highlight how these competencies are to be applied in the attainment of this unit.
Application of the key competencies in this unit are to satisfy the nominated level in which:
Level 1 - relates to working effectively within set conditions and processes;
Level 2 - relates to management or facilitation of conditions or processes; and
Level 3 - relates to design, development and evaluation of conditions or process.
How will the candidate apply the following key competency in this unit? The candidate will need to:
Collect, analyse and organise information
Collect, organise and understand information related to working with and testing of electrical componentry following body repair activities
(Level 1)
Communicate ideas and information
Communicate ideas and information to customers and supervisors related to working with and testing of electrical componentry following body repair activities
(Level 1)
Plan and organise activities
Plan and organise activities related to working with and testing of electrical componentry involved in body repair activities
(Level 1)
Work with others and in a team
Work with others and in a team by seeing and conveying information related to planning, sequencing and completion of the task
(Level 1)
Use mathematical ideas and techniques
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to count and measure
(Level 1)
Solve problems
Establish diagnostic processes which identify methods of solving problems related to working with and testing of electrical componentry following body repair activities
(Level 1)
Use technology
Use workplace technology related to working with and testing of electrical componentry involved in body repair activities
(Level 1)
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Underpinning knowledge and skills may be assessed on or off the job
Assessment of practical skills must take place after a period of supervised practice and repetitive experience. If workplace conditions are not available, assessment in simulated workplace conditions is acceptable
Prescribed outcomes must be able to be achieved without direct supervision
Method of assessment
Practical assessments:
gather information on technology related to testing of electrical componentry following body repair activities
plan working with and testing of electrical componentry following body repair activities
test electrical componentry following body repair activities
accurately complete job card, including listing of parts and consumables used and labour hours
Specific resource requirements for this unit
Specific service and general workshop equipment and tooling
Enterprise documentation
Vehicles with a range of commonly encountered electrical components
Vehicles fitted with air bags
Job cards
Multimeter
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WF098 | AURETR2042 | Remove, refit and test electrical componentry for operation following body repair activities | Unit of competency |
