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Remove, refit and operate electrical components following body repair activities

Remove, refit and operate electrical components following body repair activities

Unit of competency
National Code
AURETR042
State Code
AXD63
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/04/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/07/2016
Field of Education
030505 - Automotive Electrics And Electronics
Original Release Date
13/07/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to remove, refit and test the operation of electrical components following body repair activities. Electrical components include headlights, tail-lights, mirrors, antennas, sensors, actuators, and vehicle, vessel or machinery control modules. These components are not an integral part of vehicle controller area network databus (CAN-bus) typography and do not require programming procedures following fitting activities.It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The electrical components include those fitted in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, vessels, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles or outdoor power equipment.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to remove, refit and operate electrical components following body repair activities
  • 1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
  • 1.2 Removal and refitting procedures and information are accessed and interpreted
  • 1.3 Hazards are recognised and precautions are taken according to safety requirements
  • 1.4 Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
2. Remove electrical components
  • 2.1 Electrical components are removed using approved methods, tools and equipment and according to workplace procedures and safety requirements
  • 2.2 Components are inspected for damage according to workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Components are handled and stored according to manufacturer and component supplier requirements
3. Refit electrical components
  • 3.1 Electrical components are replaced using approved methods, tools and equipment
  • 3.2 Electrical components are refitted according to workplace procedures and safety requirements
4. Test operation of electrical components
  • 4.1 Options for testing components are identified
  • 4.2 Electrical components are tested according to workplace procedures and without causing damage to components or systems
  • 4.3 Faults are identified from operational test results and potential causes of faults are analysed
  • 4.4 Findings are reported according to workplace procedures, including recommendations for repair or component replacement
5. Complete work processes
  • 5.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle, vessel or machinery is presented ready for use
  • 5.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
  • 5.3 Tools and equipment are checked, stored and any faulty electrical equipment is identified, tagged and isolated according to workplace procedures
  • 5.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
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