Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan for the testing of plant or components thereof, tooling, equipment, product or systems
- Applicable organisational requirements relevant to the testing of plant or components thereof, tooling, equipment, product or systems are verified and complied with throughout the work activity
- Instructions, plans and/or workplace check sheets are read and interpreted to identify processes and materials to complete work tasks
- Required test equipment and tools are identified, accessed and obtained in accordance with work plans and organisational and inventory procedures
- Testing sequence and specified procedures for the tests are determined in accordance with relevant national and international standards, organisational procedures and manufacturers' instructions
- Prepare and calibrate testing equipment
- Test equipment and tools are checked to ensure that they are functioning correctly according to operating instructions and/or manuals
- Test equipment is prepared for testing and where necessary, calibration verified in accordance with organisational standards or requirements
- Components to be tested are prepared and connected to the test equipment
- Conduct tests of components of plant, tooling, equipment, product or systems
- Interpret test results of components of plant, tooling, equipment, product or systems
- Initiate corrective action on test results
- Complete the work processes
- The outcomes of all tests and observations, and any subsequent analysis of detected faults, malfunctions or out-of-tolerance adjustments are reported and recorded in maintenance logs or other records in accordance with organisational procedures
- Test results and recommended actions are reported to relevant personnel for advice and/or approval
- Test documentation is stored and/or distributed in accordance with organisational procedures
- Equipment and tools are cleaned, inspected for serviceable condition and stored at the completion of the process in accordance with organisational procedures
- Work area is cleaned and restored in accordance with organisational procedures