AURETR011Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components

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What an assessment for AURETR011 must cover

66 assessable components: 3 elements (13 performance criteria), 14 performance evidence and 32 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 7 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare to install basic ancillary electrical system and components

  • 1.1Job requirements are determined according to workplace instructions
  • 1.2Manufacturer specifications and installation fitting instructions are sourced and interpreted
  • 1.3Installation options are considered and those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected
  • 1.4Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
  • 1.5Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked for serviceability

2 Install and test basic ancillary electrical system and components

  • 2.1Electrical system and components are checked for correct application and damage
  • 2.2Electrical equipment is installed according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
  • 2.3Installed system and components are tested for correct operation according to workplace procedures and manufacturer specifications
  • 2.4Post-installation testing of other electrical systems is carried out according to workplace procedures to confirm correct operation, and any problems detected as having been introduced during the installation process are rectified

3 Complete work processes

  • 3.1Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and vehicle or machinery is presented ready for use
  • 3.2Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected
  • 3.3Tools and equipment are checked and stored and any faulty electrical equipment is identified, tagged and isolated according to workplace procedures
  • 3.4Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

Performance evidence

  • install two of the following basic ancillary electrical systems and components to non CAN-bus embedded networked circuits in different vehicles or machinery, including:
  • driver interlocks, including alcohol interlock devices
  • remote keyless entry
  • security alarm system
  • audio system
  • mobile phone
  • speed alert system
  • navigation system
  • reverse parking aids, including sensors, audible alerts and cameras
  • driver gauges and instruments
  • electric tailer brake controller
  • trailer harness connector
  • driving lights or fog lights
  • dual battery system

Knowledge evidence

  • work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to installing basic ancillary electrical systems and components, including procedures for:
  • using specialised tools and equipment
  • selecting and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • identifying hazards and controlling risks associated with:
  • working on high voltage ignition systems
  • wearing jewellery while working around high current wiring systems
  • types and basic operation of the common ancillary electrical systems and components, including:
  • driver interlocks, including alcohol interlock devices
  • remote keyless entry systems
  • security alarm systems
  • audio systems
  • mobile phones
  • speed alert systems
  • navigation systems
  • reverse parking aids, including sensors, audible alerts and cameras
  • driver gauges and instruments
  • electric tailer brake controllers
  • trailer harness connectors
  • driving lights and fog lights
  • dual battery systems
  • procedures for installing basic ancillary electrical systems and components, including:
  • techniques for reading and interpreting technical information, wiring diagrams and graphic symbols
  • methods of determining wiring and connection type and size for system
  • methods of determining placement of components on vehicle or machinery
  • methods of connecting system and components to existing electrical system without causing damage or problems, including:
  • selecting and soldering wires
  • selecting and crimping terminals
  • removing and replacing connectors
  • removing and replacing existing electrical components
  • post-installation testing procedures of basic ancillary electrical systems and components, including procedures for:
  • checking full operation of installed system
  • checking operation of existing electrical systems

Foundation skills

  • Learning skills: locate appropriate sources of information efficiently.
  • Reading skills: interpret information from manufacturer and workshop literature when seeking specifications and procedures; interpret text, symbols and diagrams in basic ancillary system and component fitment information in manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures.
  • Writing skills: legibly and accurately fill out workplace documentation when reporting work performed and recording parts and material used.
  • Oral communication skills: clarify instructions; report findings and make installation recommendations.
  • Numeracy skills: match material and component part numbers to work instructions and vehicle and machinery component part lists; measure voltage, current and resistance, and use basic mathematical operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, to calculate deviations from manufacturer specifications.
  • Planning and organising skills: plan own work requirements and prioritise actions to achieve required outcomes and ensure tasks are completed within workplace timeframes.
  • Technology skills: use workplace technology and tools relating to the installation of basic ancillary electrical systems and components.

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Questions about assessing AURETR011

What does an assessment tool for AURETR011 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AURETR011 needs to address all 66 unit components: 3 elements with 13 performance criteria, 14 performance evidence requirements, 32 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for AURETR011?

Auditori pulls the current release of AURETR011 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

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