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Remove, refit and test electrical componentry for operation following body repair activities

Remove, refit and test electrical componentry for operation following body repair activities

Unit of competency
National Code
AURETR2042
State Code
WF098
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
17/01/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2013
Field of Education
030505 - Automotive Electrics And Electronics
Original Release Date
08/07/2013
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.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. 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. WHS 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 WHS 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, WHS, 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
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.
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
Repair methods
Repair 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 may include:
a range of electrical componentry available for testing
removal and refitting of battery, including use of spike protection and memory retention devices
WHS requirements
WHS practices must abide by:
state/territory/industry WHS
award provisions
Information/documents
Sources of information/documents may include:
manufacturer/component supplier specifications
enterprise operating procedures
product manufacturer/component supplier specifications
customer requirements
industry/workplace codes of practice
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 aspect of:
test of electrical componentry in motor vehicles.
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.
The following resources should be made available:
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.
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.