Unit of competency Outline
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Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
Unit of competency
National Code
AURETR125
AURETR125
State Code
OCK04
OCK04
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
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to test, charge, replace, retest and secure a range of automotive batteries, including vehicle or machinery jump-starting procedures. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting and testing the battery to determine serviceability, charging, jump-starting, removing and replacing, and undertaking the final retesting of batteries, and completing workplace processes and documentation.The unit applies to those who work in the automotive service and repair industry. The batteries include those in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, vessels, motorcycles, mobile plant machinery 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 test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicle
- 1.1 Identify job requirements from workplace instructions
- 1.2 Obtain and interpret technical information and safe operating procedures for testing batteries and equipment
- 1.3 Identify hazards and environmental issues, assess potential risks and implement control measures in line with workplace policies and procedures
- 1.4 Identify tools and equipment required for the work and establish serviceability according to workplace procedures
2. Test battery
- 2.1 Inspect and test battery according to manufacturer or other required specifications, workplace procedures, and workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
- 2.2 Identify faults and damage on battery cables, terminals and case through visual inspection
- 2.3 Check and top-up electrolyte levels when required according to manufacturer or other required specifications, workplace procedures, and workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
- 2.4 Clean battery and terminals according to manufacturer or other required specifications, workplace procedures, and workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
- 2.5 Check battery voltage and load and confirm if battery requires charging, jump-starting or replacement according to workplace procedures
3. Charge battery
- 3.1 Obtain and interpret battery charging information
- 3.2 Prepare tools and equipment for charging battery according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures, and workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
- 3.3 Check and top-up electrolyte levels when required according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
- 3.4 Identify battery charge rate and connect battery charger to battery according to manufacturer or other required specifications, workplace procedures and workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
- 3.5 Charge battery according to manufacturer or other required specifications, workplace procedures and workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
- 3.6 Turn off and disconnect battery charger according to manufacturer or other required specifications, workplace procedures and workplace health and safety and environmental requirements and confirm electrolyte levels are in line with manufacturer or other required specifications
4. Carry out jump-start procedures
- 4.1 Identify and confirm battery voltage is in line with manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and workplace health and safety and environmental requirements to begin jump-start procedures
- 4.2 Connect jumper leads in sequence and polarity according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and workplace health and safety and environmental requirement
- 4.3 Jump-start vehicle according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
- 4.4 Disconnect leads in sequence and polarity according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and workplace health and safety and environmental requirement
5. Remove and replace battery
- 5.1 Connect power source memory back-up device according to workplace procedures
- 5.2 Disconnect battery terminals according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
- 5.3 Remove battery from vehicle according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
- 5.4 Choose replacement battery according to electrical and physical specifications and measurements of vehicle or machinery
- 5.5 Replace and secure battery according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
- 5.6 Re-connect and tighten battery terminals according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
- 5.7 Carry out post-replacement testing of battery charging system according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and workplace health and safety and environmental
6. Complete work processes
- 6.1 Conduct final inspection according to workplace procedures and confirm vehicle is ready for use
- 6.2 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials according to workplace procedures
- 6.3 Complete documentation according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXD79 | AURETR025 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles | Unit of competency |