| Description
This unit covers the competence to service/repair electronic spark ignition engine management systems and associated components. Engine management systems are systems where the ECU incorporates control over both fuel injection and ignition systems. The unit includes identification and confirmation of work requirement, preparation for work, testing and diagnosis of faults, servicing, repair and retesting of systems and completion of work finalisation processes, including clean-up and documentation.
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, process 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 |
Electronic system protection devices, processes and precautions are identified appropriate to application |
| 1.5 |
Equipment and tooling are identified and checked for safe and effective operation |
| 1.6 |
Procedures are determined to minimise task time |
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| 2. |
Test control system, diagnose faults and determine service/repair requirements |
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| 2.1 |
Correct information is accessed and interpreted from manufacturer/component supplier specifications |
| 2.2 |
Tests are carried out according to manufacturer/component supplier recommended procedures using tooling, equipment and techniques |
| 2.3 |
Testing is completed without causing damage to component or system |
| 2.4 |
Test results are used to diagnose system/component faults |
| 2.5 |
Service/repair requirements are determined |
| 2.6 |
Testing is carried out according to industry regulations/ guidelines OH&S and enterprise/procedures policies |
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| 3. |
Service/repair spark ignition engine management systems. |
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| 3.1 |
Correct information is accessed and interpreted from manufacturer/component supplier specifications |
| 3.2 |
Service/repair requirements are carried out according to manufacturer/component supplier recommended specifications and procedures |
| 3.3 |
Service/repair is completed without causing damage to component or system |
| 3.4 |
Electronic systems are tested and results are documented in accordance with workplace policies and procedures |
| 3.5 |
Service, repair and retesting are carried out according to industry regulations/guidelines, OH&S 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 are removed following workplace procedures |
| 4.3 |
Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable conditions in accordance with workplace procedures |
| 4.4 |
Unserviceable equipment are tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace procedures |
| 4.5 |
Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications and workplace procedures |
| 4.6 |
Tooling 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 |
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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 servicing and repairing electronic spark ignition engine management systems |
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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 calculate time, assess tolerances, apply accurate measurements, calculate material requirements and establish quality checks |
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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 |
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| Using technology |
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Use workplace technology related to the service and repair of electronic spark ignition engine management 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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- Electronic spark ignition engine management systems may be fitted to light vehicles, motorcycles, vessels and outdoor power equipment. Engine management systems are those where the ECU incorporates control over fuel injection and ignition systems
- Faults may include engine will not start, engine misfiring and poor engine performance
- Methods are to include diagnosis and determining faults, pre- and post-repair testing of system and component operation, service and repair/replacement of system components, service and repair adjustments, removal, dismantling, reassembly and refitting, retrieval and assessment of electronic systems data, including fault codes, testing fuel pressure, cleaning injectors and cleaning air induction system
- Critical precautions include manufacturer/component supplier procedures which must be applied as poor working practices are likely to damage electronic system ECUs and/or other components
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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 the 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, exhaust gas analyser, vacuum gauge, pressure gauge, tachometer, multimeter, vehicle lifting equipment, power tooling, air tooling, specialist tooling for removal/adjustment, specialised system testers, oscilloscopes and scan tooling and LED test lights
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| Materials |
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- Materials may include spare parts 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 service and repair of electronic spark ignition engine management 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 in this unit signifies ability to transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual circumstances 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
- testing, inspecting and evaluating electronic spark ignition engine management systems/components
- diagnosing and determining the repair/replacement requirements to rectify faults
- servicing/repairing electronic spark ignition engine management systems to manufacturer/component supplier requirements
- completing the work within agreed time
- completing 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
- operating principles of electronic spark ignition engine management systems
- construction and operation of electronic spark ignition systems
- types and layout of service/repair manuals (hard copy and electronic)
- relationship to other electronically controlled system(s), including shared components (e.g. ECU, sensors)
- testing, diagnosis and fault determination procedures
- servicing/repairing, removal, replacement and adjustment procedures relevant to application
- 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 service and repair of electronic spark ignition engine management systems
- equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to the service and repair of electronic spark ignition engine management systems
- activities covering mandatory task requirements
- specifications and work instructions
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