Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to construct basic electronic circuit
- Safety and environmental requirements are sourced and interpreted
- Task instruction is interpreted and electronic circuit to be worked on is identified
- Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for electronic circuitry are sourced and interpreted
- Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor
- Draw circuit diagrams and identify equipment and materials to construct electronic circuit
- Electronic circuit diagrams that accurately reflect the circuit specifications are drawn according to manufacturer specifications
- Electronic components are depicted correctly in circuit diagram using standard symbols
- Component and material requirements are identified from electronic circuit diagram and recorded
- Construct electronic circuit
- Tools, equipment and electronic components are sourced and selected according to manufacturer specifications and safety requirements
- Component manufacturer installation and connection information is read, interpreted and applied
- Circuit is constructed using electronic components according to manufacturer specifications and safety requirements
- Test electronic circuit
- Circuit fault testing equipment is identified and sourced according to workplace procedures, manufacturer specifications and safety requirements
- Electronic circuit is tested according to workplace procedures, manufacturer specifications and safety requirements
- Faults detected are corrected and circuit is re-tested to confirm their operation
- Circuit testing procedures and outcomes are recorded
- Complete work processes
- Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instruction and workplace standards, and that electronic circuit is constructed ready for use or storage
- Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures
- Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported where necessary
- Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures