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Identify automotive electrical systems and components

Identify automotive electrical systems and components

Unit of competency
National Code
AURETR103
State Code
OCK11
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/11/2020
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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
10
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify the function and basic operation of a range of vehicle electrical systems and components. It involves preparing for the task, locating information on the systems and components, and demonstrating knowledge of electrical systems.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. Locate and identify electrical system and its components
  • 1.1 Identify task requirements from task instructions including vehicle or machinery to be worked
  • 1.2 Obtain technical information regarding electrical system to be identified
  • 1.3 Identify electrical system major components according to workplace health and safety requirements and task instructions
2. Demonstrate knowledge of electrical system
  • 2.1 Confirm system function from technical information and demonstrate during workplace activities
  • 2.2 Confirm system major component function and basic operation from technical information and demonstrate during workplace activities
  • 2.3 Confirm system relationship to vehicle or machinery operation is from technical information
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXE01 AURETR003 Identify automotive electrical systems and components Unit of competency