QUALIFICATION : AUTOMOTIVE SERVICING NC II
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : SERVICE AUTOMOTIVE BATTERY
CODE : ALT723303
MODULE TITLE : SERVICING AUTOMOTIVE BATTERY
MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers servicing automotive battery.
NOMINAL DURATION : 24 hours
CERTIFICATE LEVEL : NC II
PREREQUISITE : none
SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this module, the trainee/student must be able to:
LO 1. Identify and explain the operation and safe handling of different types of battery.
LO 2. Demonstrate the testing of an automotive battery.
LO 3. Remove and replace batteries
LO 4. Service and charge batteries
LO 5. Demonstrate the procedure of jump starting battery.
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LO 1. IDENTIFY AND EXPLAIN THE OPERATION AND SAFE HANDLING OF DIFFERENT
TYPES OF BATTERIES
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. Main component of batteries are identified
2. Differentiate types of batteries according to classification
3. Test carried out according to vehicle classification are explained
4. Safe handling of batteries are observed.
5. Hazards associated with batteries are identified.
CONTENTS:
1. Components of batteries
2. Types of batteries
3. Classification of batteries
4. Charging and discharging process
5. Hazards associated with use of batteries
6. Safe handling of batteries
CONDITIONS:
Students /trainees must be provided with the following:
1. Mock-up battery
- maintenance free
- conventional
2. Brochures, catalogs, manuals, tapes, CDs, LEs
METHODOLOGIES:
1. Interactive discussion
2. Dual training
3. Self-paced instruction
4. Community based training
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
1. Interview
2. Written examination
3. Practical demonstration
4. Direct observation
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LO 2. DEMONSTRATE THE TESTING OF AN AUTOMOTIVE BATTERY
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. Different types of battery testing are performed.
2. Battery is tested without causing damage to workplace, property or vehicle.
3. Correct information is assessed an interpreted from appropriate manufacturer’s
specifications.
4. Appropriate test equipment is selected and used.
5. Tests are performed and results are analyzed.
6. Findings are reported to direct supervisor.
7. Personal safety is observed.
CONTENTS:
1. Different types of battery testing
2. Procedure in testing
- Hydrometer
- Cell tester
- Load tester/multitester
3. Testing tools and equipment
4. Personal safety in testing battery
5. Oral and written communication
6. Science and math: solution, electrolyte, ratio and proportion, temperature
CONDITIONS:
Students /trainees must be provided with the following:
1. Battery 5. Testing instruments
2. PPE - Load tester
3. Service manual - Specific gravity tester
4. Checklist - Cell voltage tester
- Multi tester
METHODOLOGIES:
1. Interactive discussion
2. Dual Training
3. Self-paced instruction
4. Community based training
5. Distance Learning
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
1. Interview
2. Written examination
3. Practical demonstration
4. Direct observation
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LO 3. REMOVE AND REPLACE BATTERIES
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. Battery is removed without causing damage to workplace, property or vehicle
2. Proper procedure is followed in removing/replacing battery
3. Proper procedure is followed to prevent loss of vehicles electronic memory as per
manufacturer’s standard (if applicable)
4. Appropriate tools and equipment are selected and used.
5. Personal safety in removing and replacing battery is observed
CONTENTS:
1. Safety procedure in removing/replacing battery is observed
2. Correct tools and equipment in removing/replacing battery is used.
3. Hazards in removing/replacing battery.
4. Procedures in removing/replacing battery
- Conventional
- Electronic control
CONDITIONS:
Students /trainees must be provided with the following:
1. Vehicle
2. Battery
3. Tools and equipment (wrenches)
4. PPE
5. Service manual
6. Forms
- Job order
- Requisition slip
METHODOLOGIES:
1. Interactive discussion
2. Dual Training
3. Self-paced instruction
4. Community based training
5. Distance Learning
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
1. Interview
2. Written examination
3. Practical demonstration
4. Direct observation
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LO 4. SERVICE AND CHARGE BATTERIES
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. Battery is charged using the appropriate battery charger.
2. Electrolyte levels are checked and topped up as necessary
3. Battery and its terminals are cleaned
4. Multiple connectors are repaired/replaced to restore integrity of the involved in
accordance with manufacturer’s specification.
5. Leads are connected/disconnected in sequence and as per polarity as indicated in
the manual.
6. Personal safety in servicing and charging battery is observed.
CONTENTS:
1. Parts and functions of battery charger
2. Repair/clean and replace connectors
3. Topping, filling electrolyte/distilled water.
4. Procedure in battery charging
- Fast
- Slow
5. Manual/Automatic
6. Batty cleaning
7. Proper connection of battery terminals
8. PPE/safety practices
CONDITIONS:
Students/trainees must be provided with the following:
1. Battery charger 4. Cleaning materials
2. Battery charger manual - Tap water
3. Multi battery connectors - Distilled water
- Wire brush
- Soda solution
- Battery cleaner (spray type)
METHODOLOGIES:
1. Interactive discussion
2. Dual Training
3. Self-paced instruction
4. Community based training
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
1. Interview
2. Written examination
3. Practical demonstration
4. Direct observation
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LO 5. DEMONSTRATE THE PROCEDURE OF JUMP STARTING A BATTERY
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. Vehicle is jump started without causing damage to workplace, property or vehicle.
2. Appropriate jumper leads are selected ensuring spark protection is employed when
necessary
3. Leads are connected/disconnected in correct sequence and polarity
4. PPE/safety practice is observed.
CONTENTS:
1. Jump starting procedure
2. PPE/safety precaution
3. Polarity connection
4. Jump starting connection
CONDITIONS:
Students/trainees must be provided with the following:
1. Battery
- Fully charge
- Weak
2. Lead/wire connector
3. Battery cable/terminal
4. Booster
5. Open/close wrenches
METHODOLOGIES:
1. Interactive discussion
2. Dual Training
3. Self-paced instruction
4. Community based training
5. Distance learning
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
1. Interview
2. Written examination
3. Practical demonstration
4. Direct observation
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