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UEEEL0046
Find and repair faults in LV d.c. electrical apparatus and circuits

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to find and repair faults in electrical apparatus and interconnecting circuits and equipment operating at voltages up to 1,500 volts (V) direct current (d.c.).

It includes working safely, finding faults in electrical apparatus, applying logical fault-finding workplace procedures, conducting repairs and completing the necessary service documentation.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit require a licence or permit to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 V alternating current (a.c.) or 120 V d.c.

Competency development activities in this unit are subject to regulations directly related to licensing. Where a licence or permit to practice is not held, a relevant contract of training, such as an Australian Apprenticeship, may be required.

Additional and/or other conditions may apply in some jurisdictions subject to regulations related to electrical work. Practice in the workplace and during training is also subject to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations.

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Evidence Required

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Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least two separate occasions and include:

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including using of risk control measures

applying sustainable energy principles and practices

completing repairs, and reporting fault-finding and repair activities

finding and repairing faults in direct current (d.c.) electrical apparatus and circuits, including:

determining the likely extent of work from fault/breakdown reports and discussions with appropriate person/s

using methodical fault-finding techniques

finding faults efficiently

rectifying faults effectively

completing documentation correctly

dealing with unplanned events in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment

implementing WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures

preparing to find and rectify faults.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

d.c. motor control methods

d.c. machines, including:

connection arrangements

installation and starting/running requirements and limitations

operating principles

purpose, types and applications

typical fault symptoms and related conditions

d.c. motor starters and their operating principles, including:

back emf

electronic controllers

series-lockout

timed starters

power and control connection arrangements, including:

built-in stop/start control

interlocking with other starters and controls

overload protection

remote stop/start control

braking methods, including:

dynamic

plugging

electromechanical

regenerative

speed control methods, including:

field control

rheostatic control

voltage control

protection of d.c. motors

relevant manufacturer specifications

relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace policies and procedures.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in suitable workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in suitable simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, facilities, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in industry

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, equipment specifications, regulations, relevant industry standards, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Finding and repairing fault types in electrical apparatus and interconnecting circuits and equipment operating at voltages up to 1,500 V d.c. must include at least five of the following:

open circuit

short circuit

incorrect connections

insulation failure

unsafe condition

apparatus/component failure

related mechanical failure

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least two separate occasions and include:

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including using of risk control measures

applying sustainable energy principles and practices

completing repairs, and reporting fault-finding and repair activities

finding and repairing faults in direct current (d.c.) electrical apparatus and circuits, including:

determining the likely extent of work from fault/breakdown reports and discussions with appropriate person/s

using methodical fault-finding techniques

finding faults efficiently

rectifying faults effectively

completing documentation correctly

dealing with unplanned events in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment

implementing WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures

preparing to find and rectify faults.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

d.c. motor control methods

d.c. machines, including:

connection arrangements

installation and starting/running requirements and limitations

operating principles

purpose, types and applications

typical fault symptoms and related conditions

d.c. motor starters and their operating principles, including:

back emf

electronic controllers

series-lockout

timed starters

power and control connection arrangements, including:

built-in stop/start control

interlocking with other starters and controls

overload protection

remote stop/start control

braking methods, including:

dynamic

plugging

electromechanical

regenerative

speed control methods, including:

field control

rheostatic control

voltage control

protection of d.c. motors

relevant manufacturer specifications

relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace policies and procedures.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in suitable workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in suitable simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, facilities, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in industry

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, equipment specifications, regulations, relevant industry standards, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified and applied 
 
 
 
 
 
WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out work are followed 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed 
 
 

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