Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Workplace health and safety requirementsmay include:
personal protective clothing and equipment
safe use of tools and equipment
handling of potentially hazardous material and substances
use of fire-fighting equipment
first aid training and response
control of hazards and hazardous materials.
Personal protectiveequipment may include:
safety glasses
protective clothing
gloves.
Safe operating procedures may include:
conducting operational risk assessments
treatments associated with vehicle movement
toxic substances
electrical safety
machinery movement and operation
manual and mechanical lifting and shifting
procedures for working in proximity to others and site visitors.
Technical information may include:
battery manufacturer and component supplier recommendations.
Tools and equipment may include:
hand tools
load testing devices
hydrometer
multimeter
jumper leads
booster charger.
Materials may include:
battery consumables
cleaning materials.
Service and maintenance methods may include:
inspecting battery, terminals and leads
inspecting battery securing system
cleaning battery and battery compartment or storage area
topping up battery fluid
testing battery with a hydrometer.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge.
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to:
observe safety procedures and requirements
select methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances
complete preparatory activity in a systematic manner
service and charge batteries
test batteries and battery connections
jump-start vehicles
remove and replace vehicle batteries correctly
accurately interpret inspection and test results
conduct servicing, removal and replacement according to workplace, manufacturer and component supplier requirements
present vehicle and equipment in a condition that complies with workplace requirements.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessment is to occur:
using standard workplace practices and procedures
following safety requirements
applying environmental constraints.
Assessment is to comply with relevant:
regulatory requirements
Australian standards
industry codes of practice.
The following resources must be made available for the assessment of this unit:
workplace location or simulated workplace
material relevant to servicing, maintaining and replacing batteries, including a range of various battery types
equipment, and hand and power tools appropriate to servicing, maintaining and replacing batteries
specifications and work instructions.
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with the application of required skills and knowledge.
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on required skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other units which together form part of a holistic work role.
Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate the needs of diverse clients.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.