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Install and repair battery systems in a recreational vehicle

Install and repair battery systems in a recreational vehicle

Unit of competency
National Code
MSMRV362
State Code
AWC22
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/05/2016
Field of Education
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Original Release Date
04/05/2016
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to install and repair battery systems in a recreational vehicle. It includes dual battery systems. The work will be carried out in a recreational vehicle service and repair facility.This unit of competency covers the preparation for, installation/repair of and clean-up after the battery system work.The operator will be required to work to procedures, and follow plans/specifications, insurance requirements and customer needs. This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team/work group and working in liaison with other shift team members.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan the work
  • 1.1 Review the requirements of the work, including insurance requirements and customer needs
  • 1.2 Determine impact on electrical system of proposed changes
  • 1.3 Examine existing battery system, its capacity to handle proposed changes, determine what needs to be done and how to do it
  • 1.4 Check required tools and jigs are available at the worksite
  • 1.5 Check required materials and components are available at the worksite
  • 1.6 Identify any hazards and the related hazard controls
  • 1.7 Check that hazard controls are in place and operational
  • 1.8 Query any items that are different to usual and clarify requirements
  • 1.9 Remove items as required to make access for required work, maximising the potential for reuse
  • 1.10 Temporarily store items which are to be reused
2 Install additional battery in accordance with devised procedures
  • 2.1 Use relevant hazard controls, including personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 2.2 Install appropriate battery housing/restraint
  • 2.3 Install required electrical connections
  • 2.4 Place, fix and connect additional battery
  • 2.5 Test system and make any required changes
  • 2.6 Segregate and handle waste in accordance with procedures
3 Repair battery system in accordance with devised procedures
  • 3.1 Use relevant hazard controls, including PPE
  • 3.2 Test battery system and determine fault
  • 3.3 Isolate location of fault where practical
  • 3.4 Replace components or repair fault as appropriate
  • 3.5 Run and connect new cabling if required
  • 3.6 Ensure any redundant cable is removed or left in a safe condition as appropriate
  • 3.7 Test system and make any required changes
  • 3.8 Segregate and handle waste in accordance with procedures
4 Make good area of work in accordance with devised procedures
  • 4.1 Reinstate/replace removed items
  • 4.2 Check items are fixed appropriately
  • 4.3 Apply seals/sealing materials as required
  • 4.4 Trim as required
  • 4.5 Check items function as intended and make adjustments as required
5 Finish battery system work
  • 5.1 Check work undertaken and make any required adjustments
  • 5.2 Clean up recreational vehicle and make ready for hand back to customer
  • 5.3 Clean up work area, leaving it ready for the next job
  • 5.4 Segregate and handle waste in accordance with procedures
  • 5.5 Complete any required documentation/records
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFD38 MSMRV386 Repair recreational vehicle extra-low-voltage electrical systems Unit of competency