Mechanical and Automotive 10, A20, B20, A30, B30
Diagnose, service and repair automotive storage batteries.
Indicators for this outcome
| (a) | Identify and follow safe work practices (e.g., be aware of battery acid, overheating and gas emissions) when working with automotive storage batteries, including maintaining a clean and organized work area. |
| (b) | Follow appropriate procedures for disposing of automotive storage batteries. |
| (c) | Explain the construction and operation of common types (e.g., lead acid, gel cell, absorbent glass mat [AGM]) of automotive storage batteries. |
| (d) | Identify battery ratings, such as cold cranking amperes (CCA) and reserve capacity minutes. |
| (e) | Test (e.g., check voltage and load test) and service batteries. |
| (f) | Follow appropriate connection order when performing battery replacement, charging and boosting operations. |
| (g) | Diagnose common battery failures such as frozen, sulfated and open or short circuits. |
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