Unit of competency Outline
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Recharge vehicle batteries
Recharge vehicle batteries
Unit of competency
National Code
AURETR147
AURETR147
State Code
ODJ92
ODJ92
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/03/2021
Field of Education
030505 - Automotive Electrics And Electronics
Original Release Date
31/03/2021
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recharge a vehicle battery. It involves preparing for the task, investigating battery types and connections, inspecting, testing and charging batteries; and completing work processes and documentation.The unit 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.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 Identify task requirements from task instructions, including vehicle battery to be worked on
- 1.2 Obtain and interpret technical information and safe operating procedures for battery recharging
- 1.3 Identify potential hazards and risks associated with the task according to workplace health and safety and environmental requirements and report to workplace supervisor
- 1.4 Implement control measures in line with workplace policies and procedures
- 1.5 Identify tools and equipment required for battery removal and refitting and establish serviceability according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
2. Determine battery serviceability
- 2.1 Clean battery and prepare for inspection and testing according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
- 2.2 Inspect and test battery according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
- 2.3 Record battery condition, serviceability and issues requiring further exploration according to workplace procedures
3. Charge battery
- 3.1 Identify tools and equipment required for battery charging and establish serviceability according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
- 3.2 Charge battery according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
- 3.3 Check post-charging condition of battery and serviceability according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
- 3.4 Record battery condition, serviceability and issues requiring further exploration according to workplace procedures
4. Complete work processes
- 4.1 Conduct final inspection according to workplace procedures and confirm vehicle is ready for use
- 4.2 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials according to workplace procedures
- 4.3 Complete documentation according to workplace procedures.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI934 | AURETR047 | Recharge vehicle batteries | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFX9 | AUR20720 | Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation | Qualification |