| Description
This unit covers the competence to repair Kettering and electronic ignition systems (not including systems associated with electronic engine management) and magnetos and associated components for light vehicles, plant, motorcycles, marine and outdoor power equipment. The unit includes identification and confirmation of work requirement, preparation for work, testing of systems and identification of faults/causes, repair and testing of ignition systems and completion of work finalisation processes, including clean-up and documentation. For ignitions systems associated with electronic engine management see AURE321171A Service and repair electronic spark ignition engine management systems
Unit Sector
No sector assigned
Performance criteria
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Performance criteria |
| 1. |
Prepare for work |
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| 1.1 |
Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including method, processes and equipment |
| 1.2 |
Job specifications are read and interpreted |
| 1.3 |
OH&S requirements, including personal safety needs, are observed throughout the work |
| 1.4 |
Equipment and tooling are identified and checked for safe and effective operation |
| 1.5 |
Procedures are determined to minimise task time |
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| 2. |
Test ignition systems/ components and identify faults |
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| 2.1 |
Correct information is accessed and interpreted from manufacturer/component supplier specifications |
| 2.2 |
Tests are carried out to determine faults using tooling, equipment and techniques |
| 2.3 |
Tests are completed without causing damage to component or system |
| 2.4 |
Faults are identified, and preferred repair action determined |
| 2.5 |
Tests are carried out according to industry regulations/ guidelines, OH&S, legislation and enterprise procedures/policies |
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| 3. |
Repair ignition systems/components |
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| 3.1 |
Correct information is accessed and interpreted from manufacturer/component supplier specifications |
| 3.2 |
Repair, adjustment or component replacement is carried out using tooling, techniques and materials |
| 3.3 |
Ignition system is repaired without causing damage to component or system |
| 3.4 |
Ignition systems are tested and results are documented in accordance with enterprise policies and procedures |
| 3.5 |
Repairs and tests are carried out according to industry regulations/guidelines, OH&S, legislation for vehicle roadworthiness (including Australian Design Rules) and enterprise procedures/policies |
| 3.6 |
Workplace and equipment documents are completed in accordance with site requirements |
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| 4. |
Clean up work area and maintain equipment |
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| 4.1 |
Material that can be reused is collected and stored |
| 4.2 |
Waste and scrap is removed following workplace procedure |
| 4.3 |
Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition in accordance with workplace procedures |
| 4.4 |
Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace requirements |
| 4.5 |
Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications and site procedures |
| 4.6 |
Tooling and equipment is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures |
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Key competencies
| Key Competency |
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Example of Application |
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Performance Level |
| Communicating ideas and information |
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Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with site supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems Plain English literacy and communication skills in relation to dealing with others involved in the work Questioning and active listening skills, for example when obtaining information on electrical circuit/component testing, servicing and replacement procedures |
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| Collecting analysing and organising information |
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Collect, organise and understand information related to work orders, plans and safety procedures for circuit and component testing, and major repairs/component replacement Technical literacy and communication skills sufficient to interpret and apply common industry terminology, and interpret technical information and specifications Research and interpretive skills to locate, interpret and apply operational and safety information |
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| Planning and organising activities |
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Plan and organise activities, including preparation and layout of worksite and obtaining of equipment and material to avoid backtracking or workflow interruptions |
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| Working with others and in teams |
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Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity |
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| Using mathematical ideas and techniques |
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Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete tests and measurements to determine electrical circuit/component major repair/replacement requirements |
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| Solving problems |
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Use prechecking and inspection techniques to anticipate planning and scheduling problems, avoid wastage of time and material Manipulative and dexterity skills to perform electrical testing, and repair/replacement procedures Problem-solving skills for a range of procedural issues |
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| Using technology |
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Use workplace technology related to the repair of ignition systems, including the use of specialist tooling and equipment, measuring equipment, computerised technology and communication devices and the reporting/documenting of results |
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Range statement
The Range Statement provides advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competence, 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:
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| Unit scope |
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- Ignition systems include Kettering, electronic ignition systems, magnetos and associated components for vehicles, plant, marine craft and outdoor power equipment
- Faults may include engine difficult to start/will not start, engine misfire, poor performance, overheating
- Components and mechanisms may include single and dual points, transistor assisted, single and multiple distributors, ballast and non-ballast primary circuits, suppressed and non-suppressed high-tension leads, advance mechanisms: mechanical, vacuum, electronic, CDI, magnetic pulse, optic and hall effect
- Repair methods include pre- and post-repair testing; diagnosing and determining faults, conducting repairs, including disassembly, assembly, component replacement, adjustments and rechecks, electrical measurements, visual and functional assessments, including damage, wear
- Critical precautions include manufacturer/component supplier procedures must be applied as poor working practices are likely to damage electronic system ECUs and/or other components, personal safety procedures which must be applied as contact with high output ignition systems may result in electrocution
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| Unit context |
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- Work requires individuals to demonstrate some judgement and problem-solving skills in managing own work activities and contributing to a productive team environment
- Work is carried out in accordance with award provisions
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| Safety (OH&S) |
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- OH&S requirements are to be in accordance with legislation/regulations/codes of practice and enterprise safety policies and procedures. This may include protective clothing and equipment, use of tooling and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of material, use of fire fighting equipment, enterprise first aid, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances
- Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation/regulations/codes of practice and workplace policies and practices
- Safe operating procedures are to include, but are not limited to the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with vehicular movement, toxic substances, electrical safety, machinery movement and operation, manual and mechanical lifting and shifting, working in proximity to others and site visitors
- Emergency procedures related to this unit are to include but may not be limited to emergency shutdown and stopping of equipment, extinguishing fires, enterprise first aid requirements and site evacuation
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| Environmental requirements |
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- Environmental requirements are to include but are not limited to waste management, noise, dust and clean-up management
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| Quality requirements |
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- Quality requirements are to include, but are not limited to regulations, including Australian Standards, internal company quality policy and standards and enterprise operations and procedures
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| Statutory/regulatory authorities |
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- Statutory/regulatory authorities may include Federal, State and local authorities administering acts, regulations and codes of practice
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| Tooling and equipment |
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- Tooling and equipment may include hand tooling, testing equipment, including multimeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters, tachometers, timing light, spark plug cleaner/tester, insulation testers, power tooling, air tooling, tune scopes, engine analysers, dynamometers and distributor test bench
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| Materials |
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- Materials may include coil, condensers, transistors, leads and cleaning material
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| Communications |
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- Communications are to include, but are not limited to verbal and visual instructions and fault reporting and may include site specific instructions, written instructions, plans or instructions related to job/task, telephones and pagers
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| Information |
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- Information sources may include, but are not limited to verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, memos, material safety data sheets, diagrams or sketches
- Safe work procedures related to the repair of ignition systems
- Regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to automotive industry, including Australian Design Rules
- Engineer’s design specifications and instructions
- Organisation work specifications and requirements
- Instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons
- Australian Standards
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Evidence guide
The Evidence Guide identifies critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competence and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement.
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| Critical aspects of evidence |
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- It is essential that competence is fully observed and there is ability to transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual situations in the critical aspects of:
- observing safety procedures and requirements
- communicating effectively with others involved in or affected by the work
- selecting methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances
- completing preparatory activity in a systematic manner
- completing the repair of a minimum of two ignition systems with a minimum of one electronic and one other (Kettering or magneto)
- testing of ignition system/components
- diagnosing and determining faults
- repairing of ignition systems to manufacturer/component supplier requirements
- post-repair testing of ignition systems to manufacturer/ component supplier requirements
- completing of workplace and equipment documents
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| Relationship to other units |
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- Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role
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| Underpinning knowledge |
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- A working knowledge of:
- OH&S regulations/requirement, equipment, material and personal safety requirements
- ignition system principles of operation
- construction and operation of ignition systems relevant to application
- types and layout of service/repair manuals (hard copy and electronic)
- testing and fault identification procedures
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| Underpinning knowledge |
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- testing and fault identification procedures
- adjustment procedures of systems/components
- repair/removal and replacement procedures
- work organisation and planning processes
- enterprise quality processes
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| Context of assessment |
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- Application of competence is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated worksite
- Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
- Assessment is to comply with regulatory requirements, including Australian Standards
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| Method of assessment |
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- Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the automotive industry’s RS&R Training Package
- Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge
- Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on underpinning knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies
- Assessment may be applied under project related conditions and require evidence of process
- Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competence is able to be under the particular circumstance, and is able to be transferred to other circumstances
- It is preferable that assessment reflects a process rather than an event and occurs over a period of time to cover varying quality circumstances. Evidence of performance may be provided by customers, team leaders/members or other persons subject to agreed authentication arrangements
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| Specific resource requirements for this unit |
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- The following resources should be made available:
- workplace location or simulated workplace
- material relevant to the repair of ignition systems
- equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to the repair of ignition systems
- activities covering mandatory task requirements
- specifications and work instructions
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