Unit of competency Outline
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Remove and refit vehicle batteries
Remove and refit vehicle batteries
Unit of competency
National Code
AURETR046
AURETR046
State Code
WI933
WI933
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Transition (Replaced)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/06/2015
Field of Education
030505 - Automotive Electrics And Electronics
Original Release Date
26/06/2015
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to remove and refit lead-acid batteries from a vehicle. It requires the learner to plan and prepare the task; investigate battery types and connections; perform the task; and maintain the work area, tools and equipment.It 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 and is not suitable for use in a vocational qualification.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 and refit battery
- 1.1 Safety and environmental requirements are sourced and interpreted
- 1.2 Task instruction is interpreted and vehicle battery to be worked on is identified
- 1.3 Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for battery removal and refitting are sourced and interpreted
- 1.4 Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor
- 1.5 Tools and equipment required for battery removal and refitting are identified according to manufacturer specifications
2. Remove battery
- 2.1 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use according to manufacturer specifications and safety requirements
- 2.2 Vehicle is prepared for battery removal according toworkplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements
- 2.3 Battery is removed according to workplace procedures and manufacturer specifications, and without causing damage to components, tools or equipment
- 2.4 Battery is identified and inspected according to manufacturer specifications
- 2.5 Battery inspection results are recorded
3. Refit battery
- 3.1 Battery is refitted according to workplace procedures, manufacturer specifications and safety requirements, and without causing damage to components, tools or equipment
- 3.2 Vehicle is checked for correct electrical operation
4. Complete work processes
- 4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instruction and workplace standards, and vehicle is presented ready for use or storage according to workplace procedures
- 4.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures
- 4.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported where necessary
- 4.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
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Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCJ88 | AURETR146 | Remove and refit vehicle batteries | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAF0 | AUR20716 | Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation | Qualification |