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AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY RETAIL, SERVICE & REPAIR - part 94

AURT5760A Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in electric

Automotive Industry RS&R

and hybrid vehicle systems

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RANGE STATEMENT

Unit context (continued)

•

Work is carried out in accordance with legislative
obligations, Australian Design Rules, environmental
legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling
procedures and organisation insurance requirements

•

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 is to include multi-meters, lab
oscilloscopes, data scanners, test lights, battery testers,
and test LEDs, and may include manufacturer/component
supplier testing equipment

Tests

•

Tests to be conducted are to include batteries, drive
motor, generator, inverter, chargers, motor controller,
emissions, 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 electric
and hybrid vehicle systems

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and hybrid vehicle systems

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RANGE STATEMENT

Information and
procedures (continued)

• Australian Design Rules

• Vehicle industry regulations

• Vehicle industry publications related to electric and hybrid

vehicle system technology and technology changes

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)

hybrid vehicle 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 hybrid vehicle systems

• Work effectively with others

• Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace

context and environment

Underpinning knowledge

• Mechanical theory covering the concepts and principles

of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems

• General knowledge of the concepts, principles and

processes involved in planning and implementing
systems analysis and evaluation

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EVIDENCE GUIDE

Underpinning knowledge
(continued)

• General knowledge of the types, functions and operations

of systems

• General knowledge of the theory of diagnosis including

concept, design and planning

• General knowledge of the concepts, types, functions,

operations and limitations of electric and hybrid vehicle
systems

• Detailed knowledge of electrical theory and operation

covering automotive digital computers, networked
vehicles, voltage, current, resistance, power, capacitance,
electrostatics, magnetics, inductance, high voltage safety
requirements, high voltage battery technology, high
voltage inverter, high voltage permanent magnet DC
motors, high voltage wire wound field magnet motors,
high voltage single and three phase AC motors, high
voltage permanent magnet three phase AC motors, DC
stepper motors, series hybrid drive, parallel hybrid drive,
discrete electronic components, logic families, and radio
frequency

• 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 hybrid vehicle systems, monitoring
and testing processes, diagnostic methods and options and
safety procedures.

(Level 3)

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and hybrid vehicle systems

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EVIDENCE GUIDE

Underpinning skills (continued)

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)

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 hybrid vehicle
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

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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

•

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

AURT5761A Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in climate control systems

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AURT5761A

Analyse and evaluate electrical and
electronic faults in climate control systems

Unit descriptor

This unit covers the competency to correctly analyse and
evaluate electrical and electronic faults in climate control
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
climate control 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

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

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ELEMENT PERFORMANCE

CRITERIA

2. Prepare

for

analysis

and evaluation
(continued)

2.4

Testing equipment is obtained and prepared for
application in accordance with regulatory,
manufacturer/component supplier and enterprise
requirements Tools and material required to support the
diagnostic process are identified, selected and prepared
for use

2.5

Climate control 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

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

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ELEMENT PERFORMANCE

CRITERIA

Restore the workplace
(continued)

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

• Climate control systems are systems controlled by digital

computer to maintain the in-cabin temperature to that
selected by the operator, independent of the influence of
external climatics. It includes air conditioning, heating,
blending systems and multi-class Bus systems

• Climate control 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

• Climate control 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

Unit context

• OH&S requirements include vehicle industry regulations,

safety management systems, hazardous substances and
dangerous goods code and safe operating procedures

• Work is carried out in accordance with legislative

obligations, Australian Design Rules, environmental
legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling
procedures and organisation insurance requirements

• Work requires individuals to demonstrate research,

analytical, judgement and problem solving skills in the
diagnosis of faults

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