AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY RETAIL, SERVICE & REPAIR - part 90

AURT5755A Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in safety systems 

Automotive Industry RS&R 

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RANGE STATEMENT  

Unit context (continued) 

• 

Work requires individuals to demonstrate research, 
analytical, judgement and problem solving skills in the 
diagnosis of faults 

Evaluative criteria 

• 

Evaluative criteria, sometimes referred to as success 
factors, detail the criteria against which the achievement 
of the objectives of the analysis are judged. They are to 
include statistically based criteria and may include other 
measures 

Isolation procedures 

• 

Equipment isolation procedures are to industry and 
enterprise standards and are to include the disarming of all 
Supplementary Restraint Systems (SRS) required by 
manufacturer/component supplier specifications 

Testing equipment 

• 

Testing equipment may include analogue and digital 
multi-meters, data scanners, test lights, test LED’s, lab 
oscilloscopes, acoustic analysers, and manufacturer/ 
component supplier testing equipment 

Tests 

• 

Tests to be conducted are to include wiring and connector 
integrity, operation and specification of input and output 
devices, controlling electronic components and 
computers, data interpretation and readings related to 
direct, indirect and intermittent causes 

Personal protective 
equipment 

• 

Personal protective equipment is to include that 
prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise 
policies and practices 

Information and 
procedures 

• 

Workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and 
equipment 

• 

Workplace procedures relating to reporting and 
communication 

• 

Manufacturer/component supplier specifications and 
application procedures for testing equipment and material 

• 

Manufacturer/component supplier specifications, 
schematics and operational procedures related to 
automotive safety systems 

• 

Australian Design Rules 

• 

Vehicle Industry Regulations 

• 

Vehicle Industry Publications related to automotive safety 
system technology and technology changes 

 

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EVIDENCE GUIDE 

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated 
to confirm competency for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competency 
and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement. 

Critical aspects of 
evidence 

•  Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant 

information 

•  Apply safety requirements including the isolation of 

equipment and the use of personal protective equipment 

•  Follow work instructions, operating procedures and 

inspection processes to: 

•  minimise the risk of injury to self and others 

•  prevent damage and wastage of goods, equipment 

and products 

•  maintain required production output and product 

quality 

•  Complete failure analyses on a minimum of three (3) 

electronic safety systems with real or simulated 
multi-system and intermittent faults and identify, 
evaluate, select and record the most appropriate 
rectification measure 

•  Analyse and validate or recommend variations to a 

minimum of two (2) available repair/modification 
procedures for electronic safety systems 

•  Work effectively with others 

•  Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace 

context and environment 

Underpinning knowledge 

•  Basic mechanical theory covering the concepts and 

principles of mechanical, and pneumatic systems 

•  General knowledge of the concepts, principles and 

processes involved in planning and implementing 
systems analysis and evaluation 

•  General knowledge of the types, functions and operations 

of safety systems 

•  General knowledge of sound acoustics, human hearing 

system, radio waves, amplitude modulation, frequency 
modulation, wavelength, stereo and signal processing, 
SWR  

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EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Underpinning knowledge 
(continued) 

•  General knowledge of the concepts, types, functions, 

operations and limitations of electro mechanical and 
electronic sub-systems within light vehicle, mobile plant, 
heavy vehicle, light marine safety systems  

•  Detailed knowledge of electrical theory and operation 

covering automotive digital computers, networked 
vehicles, voltage, current, resistance, power, capacitance, 
electrostatics, magnetics, inductance, discrete electronic 
components, logic families, and radio frequency 

•  General knowledge of the theory of diagnosis including 

concept, design and planning 

•  Detailed knowledge of the types, functions, operations 

and limitations of diagnostic testing equipment 

•  General knowledge of the methods and processes for 

recording and reporting diagnostic findings and 
recommendations 

•  General knowledge of personal computer operation 

Underpinning skills 

These include a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life, which are 
required in most jobs. Some of these are covered by the national key competencies, although 
others may be added. The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this 
competency unit. The number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency 
needs to be demonstrated where (1) is where work is within set conditions and process, (2) is 
where the management or facilitation of conditions or process is exercised, and (3) is where 
the design and/or development of conditions or process are required. 

How will the candidate apply the following key competency in this unit? 

The candidate will need to: 

Collect, analyse and 
organise information 

 

Research, organise and understand technical information 
related to contemporary safety systems, monitoring and testing 
processes, diagnostic methods and options and safety 
procedures. 

 (Level 3)

Communicate ideas and 
information 

 

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of 
work requirements and specifications, coordination of work 
with site supervisor, other workers and customers, the reporting 
of work outcomes and the completion of regulatory, 
commercial and vehicle information systems inputs. 

(Level 2)

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EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Underpinning skills (continued) 

Plan and organise 
activities 

 

Plan and organise activities including the planning of analytical 
processes, the establishment of evaluative (success) criteria, the 
preparation and layout of the worksite and the obtaining of 
testing equipment and material to avoid any back tracking, 
workflow interruptions or wastage. 

(Level 2)

Work with others and in 
a team 

 

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies 
and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and 
productivity. 

(Level 2)

Use mathematical ideas 
and techniques 

 

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete 
measurements, calculate analytical requirements, calibrate and 
establish testing equipment and present analytical results. 

(Level 2)

Solve problems 

 

Establish analytical processes, including diagnostic processes, 
which anticipate and allow for risks, cater for both direct and 
indirect evidence, avoid or minimise reworking and avoid 
wastage. 

(Level 3)

Use technology 

 

Use the workplace technology related to systems analysis and 
diagnosis, information research and management systems, 
testing equipment, maintenance equipment, tools, calculators 
and measuring devices. 

(Level 2)

 

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Resource implications 

• 

Access to a realistic requirement and objective(s) for 
analysis and evaluation, operational safety systems with 
real or simulated faults, monitoring processes and testing 
equipment appropriate to the objective(s), research 
facilities and technical information and a realistic work 
environment 

Method of assessment 

• 

Assessment of this competency is most likely to be 
project related under real or simulated conditions and 
require portfolios or other forms of indirect evidence of 
process. Direct evidence may include certification of 
compliance of the final outcome/product or authorisation 
for use by a competent authority 

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EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Method of assessment 
(continued) 

• 

Assessment must confirm the inference that competency 
is able not only to be satisfied under the particular 
circumstances, but is able to be transferred to other 
circumstances 

Context/s of assessment 

• 

Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace 
simulated facility with relevant process equipment, 
material, work instructions and deadlines 

 

 

Automotive Industry RS&R  

AURT5756A Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in automotive  

  

monitoring/protection 

systems 

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AURT5756A 

Analyse and evaluate electrical and 
electronic faults in monitoring/protection 
systems  

Unit descriptor 

This unit covers the competency to correctly analyse and 
evaluate electrical and electronic faults in monitoring/protection 
systems in order to initiate action to sustain, vary or enhance 
performance. It includes failure analysis covering the complex 
diagnosis of multi-system and intermittent faults as well as 
evaluation of performance achievements and variations. It also 
requires the candidate to identify, evaluate, select and record 
the most appropriate response to the stated objective of the 
analysis and evaluation process. 

This unit forms part of the competency inventory for an 
automotive technologist or subject matter specialist. It 
encompasses and builds on trade level competencies. 

 

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

1.  Identify and confirm 

the work requirement 

1.1 

Work instructions and reports are used to determine the 
nature and objective of the analysis and evaluation 
requirements  

1.2 

Benchmark specifications for correctly functioning 
monitoring/protection systems are accessed and 
interpreted 

1.3 

OH&S requirements including equipment and system 
isolation requirements and personal protection needs are 
observed throughout the work 

1.4 

The effects of any systemic deficiencies/discrepancies or 
faults are identified and confirmed from indirect and/or 
direct evidence 

1.5 

Possible safety impacts of the work are considered and 
responded to in accordance with regulatory and 
enterprise obligations and practices 

2.  Prepare for analysis 

and evaluation 

2.1 

Evaluative criteria are developed/adopted to meet the 
objective of the work 

2.2 

System performance achievements and/or discrepancies 
are identified from an analysis of technical support 
information and available on-board diagnostic systems 

AURT5756A Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in automotive 

Automotive Industry RS&R 

monitoring/protection systems 

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ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

2. Prepare 

for 

analysis 

and evaluation 
(continued) 

2.3 

The most appropriate analytical and evaluative 
methodology including diagnostic process, sequence, 
tests and testing equipment are developed and/or 
identified and selected from the range of available 
options  

2.4 

Testing equipment is obtained and prepared for 
application in accordance with regulatory, 
manufacturer/component supplier and enterprise 
requirements 

2.5 

Tools and material required to support the diagnostic 
process are identified, selected and prepared for use 

2.6 

Monitoring/protection system components are prepared 
for the diagnostic process including park-up, isolation 
and cleaning requirements 

3.  Apply the analysis and 

evaluative 
methodology 

3.1  The selected analytical and diagnostic process is 

followed in accordance with specifications and directions 
and/or the locally authorised method 

3.2  Tests and testing equipment are applied in accordance 

with regulatory requirements and the manufacturer/ 
component supplier specifications 

3.3  Analytical and other diagnostic findings are verified, if 

necessary by using reliable alternate or optional 
processes, and documented 

3.4  Analytical findings and results are evaluated against the 

agreed criteria 

3.5  Valid conclusions are drawn from the available evidence 

and documented to enterprise requirements 

3.6  Information and detail related to the analysis and 

evaluation is provided to the appropriate parties in 
accordance with regulatory and commercial obligations 

4.  Select response 

measure 

4.1  Options for responding to the objective or need are 

identified from further research of technical support 
information 

4.2  The most appropriate response option is selected from an 

analysis of the options, the prevailing circumstance, 
regulatory requirements and commercial policies 

4.3  The selected response option is documented and reported 

in accordance with regulatory and enterprise 
requirements and practices 

Automotive Industry RS&R  

AURT5756A Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in automotive  

  

monitoring/protection 

systems 

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ELEMENT PERFORMANCE 

CRITERIA 

5. 

Restore the workplace 

5.1  Material that can be reused is collected and stored 

5.2  Testing equipment and other support material are 

cleaned, maintained and prepared ready for further use or 
stored in accordance with manufacturer/component 
supplier specifications and enterprise requirements 

5.3  Waste and scrap is removed following workplace 

procedures 

5.4  Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for 

serviceable condition in accordance with workplace 
procedures 

5.5  Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified 

in accordance with workplace 

 

RANGE STATEMENT  

The Range Statement provides advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of 
competency, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. It relates to the unit 
as a whole and facilitates holistic assessment. The following variables may be present for this 
particular unit: 

Unit scope 

•  The objective of the failure analysis and evaluation process 

may be to determine fault rectification measures, to effect 
variation in system characteristics and parameters or to 
enhance system performance 

•  Systems monitored are to include engine, transmission/ 

driveline, body, auxiliary systems, safety critical systems 
and shutdown 

•  Monitoring/protection systems are to cover display types 

including LCD, VFD, CRT, HUD, re-configurable 
systems, electronic analogue display, on board diagnostics, 
remote/wireless monitoring systems and multi-class Bus 
systems 

•  Monitoring/protection systems electrical and electronic 

failures covered by this unit are to include direct faults in 
input sensors, output actuators, wiring harnesses, computer 
systems, calibration/adjustment specifications, component 
specifications, component assembly, component damage 
and system modifications 

•  Monitoring/protection systems failures covered by this unit 

are to include indirect faults caused by the influence of 
external systems (electrical and electronic) which may or 
may not be faulty in their primary operations