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Diagnose and repair complex faults in battery electric vehicle powertrains
Diagnose and repair complex faults in battery electric vehicle powertrains
Unit of competency
National Code
AURETH016
AURETH016
State Code
ODV89
ODV89
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2022
Field of Education
030505 - Automotive Electrics And Electronics
Original Release Date
08/07/2022
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair complex faults in battery electric vehicle (BEV) powertrains. It involves confirming the existence of a fault, developing a diagnostic testing strategy, diagnosing the cause of fault, carrying out the repair, performing post-repair testing and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to the skills and knowledge required of individuals who work in the automotive service and repair industry and apply battery electric vehicle safety procedures. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to diagnose and repair complex faults in battery electric vehicle powertrains
- 1.1 Identify job requirements from workplace instructions
- 1.2 Identify information required for diagnostic activity from customers and supervisors
- 1.3 Assess diagnostic options, source testing strategy and identify cause of fault according to workplace and manufacturer procedures
- 1.4 Identify hazards and environmental issues associated with diagnostic and repair activity, assess potential risks and implement control measures according to workplace policies and procedures
- 1.5 Identify tools and equipment required for testing strategy and establish serviceability according to workplace procedures
2. Diagnose complex faults in battery electric vehicle powertrains
- 2.1 Implement diagnostic tests according to testing strategy, manufacturer and workplace procedures, and workplace health and safety requirements
- 2.2 Analyse diagnostic test results and identify cause of fault
- 2.3 Confirm and report cause of fault according to workplace procedures
- 2.4 Develop and report recommendations for necessary repairs according to workplace procedures
3. Repair complex faults in battery electric vehicle powertrains
- 3.1 Identify information required for repair activity
- 3.2 Identify tools, equipment and materials required for repair activity and establish serviceability according to workplace procedures
- 3.3 Isolate rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) service plug or manual service disconnect and depower vehicle high voltage (HV) RESS according to manufacturer specifications
- 3.4 Carry out repairs according to workplace and manufacturer procedures, manufacturer specifications, workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
- 3.5 Reconnect RESS service plug or manual service disconnect and repower vehicle HV RESS
- 3.6 Carry out post-repair testing according to workplace and manufacturer procedures, workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
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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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGX3 | AUR40620 | Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology | Qualification |