AURETR125 — Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles

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What an assessment for AURETR125 must cover

53 assessable components: 6 elements (29 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 14 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 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 test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicle

1.1Identify job requirements from workplace instructions
1.2Obtain and interpret technical information and safe operating procedures for testing batteries and equipment
1.3Identify hazards and environmental issues, assess potential risks and implement control measures in line with workplace policies and procedures
1.4Identify tools and equipment required for the work and establish serviceability according to workplace procedures

2 Test battery

2.1Inspect and test battery according to manufacturer or other required specifications, workplace procedures, and workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
2.2Identify faults and damage on battery cables, terminals and case through visual inspection
2.3Check and top-up electrolyte levels when required according to manufacturer or other required specifications, workplace procedures, and workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
2.4Clean battery and terminals according to manufacturer or other required specifications, workplace procedures, and workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
2.5Check battery voltage and load and confirm if battery requires charging, jump-starting or replacement according to workplace procedures

3 Charge battery

3.1Obtain and interpret battery charging information
3.2Prepare tools and equipment for charging battery according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures, and workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
3.3Check and top-up electrolyte levels when required according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
3.4Identify 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
3.5Charge battery according to manufacturer or other required specifications, workplace procedures and workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
3.6Turn 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

4.1Identify 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
4.2Connect jumper leads in sequence and polarity according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and workplace health and safety and environmental requirement
4.3Jump-start vehicle according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
4.4Disconnect leads in sequence and polarity according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and workplace health and safety and environmental requirement

5 Remove and replace battery

5.1Connect power source memory back-up device according to workplace procedures
5.2Disconnect battery terminals according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
5.3Remove battery from vehicle according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
5.4Choose replacement battery according to electrical and physical specifications and measurements of vehicle or machinery
5.5Replace and secure battery according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
5.6Re-connect and tighten battery terminals according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and workplace health and safety and environmental requirements
5.7Carry 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

6.1Conduct final inspection according to workplace procedures and confirm vehicle is ready for use
6.2Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials according to workplace procedures
6.3Complete documentation according to workplace procedures

Performance evidence

test two different types of automotive batteries
charge two batteries, in which the work must involve: - slow or trickle charging one battery - rapid charging the second battery
remove and replace batteries from two different vehicles or machinery
jump-start two different vehicles or machinery

Knowledge evidence

methods to locate and interpret information required to test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles, including: - battery and vehicle manufacturer specifications - safety data sheets (SDS)
workplace procedures required to test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles, including: - testing batteries - charging batteries - replacing batteries - jump-starting vehicles - establishing serviceability of tools and equipment - documentation procedures
housekeeping procedures, including: - examination of tools and equipment - storage of equipment - identification, tagging and isolation of faulty equipment - disposal of excess materials - recycling procedures
workplace health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures relating to testing, charging and replacing batteries and jump-start vehicles, including procedures for: - safely operating: - battery testing equipment - battery charging equipment - selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses - identifying hazards and controlling risks associated with: - battery, vehicle and machinery movement before carrying out work - wearing jewellery while working around high current wiring systems - identifying hybrid vehicles - identifying battery electric vehicles
environmental requirements relating to testing, charging and replacing batteries and jump-starting vehicles, including procedures for: - following safety data sheets (SDS) to trap, store and dispose of toxic and corrosive substances - disposing of or recycling batteries
tools and equipment required for testing, charging and replacing batteries and jump-starting vehicles, including: - load testing devices - hydrometers - multimeters - jumper leads - battery chargers - battery cleaning materials
difference between voltage and current
key features and uses of batteries, including: - lead acid batteries, including deep cycle batteries - gel batteries - absorbed glass mat batteries - calcium batteries - lithium ion and lithium ion phosphate batteries
battery connection methods for 6 volt, 12 volt, 24 volt and 48 volt, including: - series - parallel - series parallel
battery classification methods, including: - cold cranking amps (CCA) - reserve capacity (RC) - amp hour rating
battery testing procedures, including: - testing safety requirements - visual inspection procedures - voltage drop testing - hydrometer testing - high rate discharge testing
battery charging procedures, including: - charging safety requirements - slow, fast and trickle charging - battery memory retention
battery replacement procedures, including: - determining battery specifications to suit vehicle or machinery manufacturer specifications, including correct: - voltage - CCA and RC ratings - replacement safety requirements - terminal disconnection - battery selection - battery installation and terminal connection - securing battery in vehicle - system recalibration procedures
battery jump-start procedures, including: - vehicle and personnel safety requirements - battery terminal disconnection - jumper lead connection and disconnection

Foundation skills

Learning: Locates required sources of information efficiently
Reading: Interprets safety data sheets (SDS), and safe operating procedures in manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures Interprets text, symbols and wiring diagrams in manufacturer specifications, and workplace instructions and procedures
Oral communication: Clarifies instructions Reports inspection findings and makes recommendations
Numeracy: Identifies, interprets and matches components and requirements to manufacturer specifications, including: - battery types - battery identification numbers and specifications Calculates charge rate from cold cranking amp (CCA) and reserve capacity (RC) battery rating requirements
Planning and organising: Plans own work requirements Prioritises actions to achieve required outcomes Ensures tasks are completed within workplace timeframes
Technology: Uses specialised tools and equipment.

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What does an assessment tool for AURETR125 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AURETR125 needs to address all 53 unit components: 6 elements with 29 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 14 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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