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 instructionsmay include:
electronic or hard copy instructions
verbal instructions
written instructions.
Job requirements may include:
reading, interpreting and applying vehicle wiring schematics and drawings
diagnosis and repair methods, processes and equipment.
Workplace health and safety requirementsmay include:
personal protective clothing and equipment
safe use of tools and equipment
safe handling of material
use of fire-fighting equipment
workplace safety policies and procedures
workplace first aid equipment
hazard control, including control of hazardous materials and toxic substances.
Wiring schematics and drawingsmay include:
verbal, written and graphical instructions
signage
work schedules, plans and specifications
work bulletins and memos
material safety data sheets
diagrams and sketches
regulatory and legislative requirements relating to automotive industry
Australian Design Rules
workplace work specifications and requirements
instructions issued by authorised workplace or external persons
vehicle wiring schematics
electrical component symbols
electrical operational block schematics
vehicle zoning information tables
electrical component drawings
connector drawings, including connector end view drawings
electrical installation instructions and wiring diagrams
vehicle service requirements and repair manuals.

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
read and apply circuit wiring schematics and diagrams
confirm that amendment and version control status is current and is the latest revision of service information for the work being performed
use sourced information to accurately interpret test results.
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
wiring schematics and drawings relevant to testing and repairing basic electrical circuits and components
equipment, and hand and power tools appropriate to testing and repairing basic electrical circuits and components
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.