ASSESSMENT TASK 3

Student Version
Test, jump start, remove and replace battery. Rapid
Knowledge Task Task Name
charge battery.
Use this version for students to answer the questions, to mark their answers and give feedback to students.

Section A - Assessment Information

Student name Kyle Shailen
(first name and surname)
Student ID 202118103

Date
Unit(s) of competency
(code and title)
Duration and/or due
date
30/11/2022
AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start
vehicles
Students have 60 mins to complete this assessment. Students will be
provided with the due date when they start this unit.

Student task instructions

This is one of three assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily for this unit.
In this task, you will be observed by your assessor completing the following tasks:
Part A – test, jump start and replace a battery
 You will test a battery in a vehicle (provided by your assessor) and jump start the vehicle
 You will then remove the battery and replace it with another suitable battery.
Part B – Rapid charge a battery
 You will rapid charge the battery removed from the vehicle in Part A and test it.

You will be assessed against the criteria listed in the observation checklist in Section B, and
completion of the job card and unshaded sections of the service checklist.

You must complete all criteria satisfactorily to be deemed as meeting requirements for this
task.

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Conditions for assessment

 This is an individual assessment; you must complete the task without help except to clarify job
requirements and confirm the location of equipment etc.
 You must complete the task safely and, in a work-like manner. If your assessor deems you are
working unsafely, they will stop the assessment, and you will be deemed as not meeting
requirements.
 If you believe you have a disability that requires adjustments to this assessment (e.g.,
additional time) discuss this with your assessor before the day of assessment.
 You will be assessed as meeting requirements (MR) or further evidence required (FER).
 Refer to your training organisation's policy and procedure regarding reassessment if assessed
as further evidence is required.
 You can appeal the assessment decision according to your training organisation's assessment
policy and procedure.
Equipment/resources to be provided by the
Equipment/resources students must supply:
RTO or the workplace:

 PPE Hard copies of the student version of this

assessment task or access to soft copies,
 Own tools (if available) including the job card and service checklist for
this task

Relevant procedures and safety data sheets

A vehicle with a battery that requires charging

Replacement batteries for students to select

Access to workplace procedures, manufacturer

specifications and manuals for the vehicle

Workshop or simulated workshop with the

following tools and equipment

 Battery charger for slow/trickle charging

 Load testing device
 Hydrometer
 Multimeter
 Jumper leads/pack
 Battery terminal cleaning tool
 Battery cleaning materials
 Battery lifting tool

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Section B - PART A Observation checklist (test, jump-start and replace a battery)

Satisfactory
Marking criteria Comments
Yes No
Pre-Job Tasks
1. Read the job card and accurately
described the requirements to the
☒ ☐
assessor and asks questions for
clarification.
2. Located correct manufacturer procedures
for testing, removing, and replacing and ☒ ☐
cleaning the battery.
3. Wore appropriate PPE, inspected area,
equipment and vehicle for hazards and
☒ ☐
managed any risks before commencing
work.
4. Selected appropriate tools and equipment,
checked they were in working order.
☒ ☐

Inspect and test the battery

5. Safely tested the battery voltage, and load
tested the battery according to
manufacturer procedures and ☒ ☐
specifications and recorded these on the
job card.
6. Safely checked the electrolyte levels and
correctly tested the Specific Gravity (SG)
with a hydrometer, topped up as per ☒ ☐
manufacturer’s specifications and
environmental requirements.
7. Safely inspected the battery case, battery
carrier, battery hold-down, battery cables,
and terminals for faults and damage as per
☒ ☐
workplace procedures. Recorded findings
on the job card and explained findings and
recommendations to the assessor.
Carry out jump-start procedures
8. Correctly and safely connected the jump
leads/pack without causing damage to the
☒ ☐
vehicle, according to the manufacturer’s
specifications and workplace procedures.
9. Correctly and safely started the vehicle, as
per workplace procedures.
☒ ☐

10. Correctly and safely disconnected the ☒ ☐

jump leads/pack without causing damage
to the vehicle according to the
manufacturer’s specifications and

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Satisfactory
Marking criteria
workplace procedures. Comments

Remove and replace battery

11. Correctly connected a battery back-up
device or memory minder to the vehicle as
☒ ☐
per workplace procedures.

12. Correctly and safely disconnected the

battery terminals, removed the battery
☒ ☐
following workplace procedures and
environmental requirements.
13. Selected an appropriate replacement
battery to meet the manufacturers
☒ ☐
specifications.

14. Safely cleaned the battery carrier, hold

down, and terminals using the correct
equipment and cleaning materials, ☒ ☐
according to workplace procedures, SDS
and environmental requirements.
15. Safely and correctly fitted and secured the
replacement battery, following workplace
☒ ☐
procedures.

16. Safely reconnected the battery terminals,

removed the battery back-up device and
☒ ☐
carried out system recalibration procedure
according to manufacturer’s procedures.
Post work tests and job completion
17. Safely tested the vehicle’s charging
system, both loaded and unloaded, as per
☒ ☐
manufacturers specifications and
workplace procedures.
18. Accurately and clearly listed all parts and
materials used, work completed, any
recommendations to the customer on the ☒ ☐
job card and processed it as per workplace
procedures.
19. Completed a final inspection of the vehicle
to ensure it is ready for delivery to the ☒ ☐
customer.
20. Cleaned work area, sorted non-recyclable
and recyclable waste materials, and
disposed of/stored these in the correct ☒ ☐
location according to workplace
procedures.
21. Checked tools and equipment to ensure
they are in working order and stored
☒ ☐
correctly according to workplace
procedures.

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PART B Observation checklist (trickle charge a battery)

Satisfactory
Marking criteria Comments
Yes No
Pre-Job Tasks
1. Inspected area and equipment for hazards
and managed any risks before
☒ ☐
commencing work.

2. Selected appropriate PPE, tools and

equipment, checked they were in working
☒ ☐
order.

Charge the battery (trickle charge)

3. Located technical information from the

☒ ☐
battery or manufacturer.

4. Correctly calculated the charging rate and

time duration to trickle charge the battery
☒ ☐
and proceeded to safely charge battery
and record on job card.
5. Checked the battery charge rate after 10
minutes, reset if required and safely ☒ ☐
continued battery charging.
6. Turned off and disconnected the battery
charger following workplace procedures,
safely rechecked the electrolyte levels and ☒ ☐
topped up as per manufacturer’s
specifications.
Testing and completing the work
7. Safely tested the battery voltage and load
tested according to manufacturer
☒ ☐
procedures.

8. Checked tools and equipment to ensure

they are in working order and stored
☒ ☐
correctly according to workplace
procedures.
9. Completed the work within the time
allocated.
☒ ☐

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Section C - Feedback to Student

Assessment Task Result MR FER

MR - meets requirements FER – further evidence required

☐ ☐
Assessor Feedback to the Student

Assessor Name

Assessor Signature

(confirming they have assessed this work

and are confident this is the students’ own
work)

Date Click or tap to enter a date.

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