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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for equipment repairs
  2. Re-calibrate electronic equipment
  3. Adjust electronic equipment
  4. Replace hardware
  5. Complete works on site

Required Skills

Required skills

Select from the following list to suit the learning and assessment context

Codes refer to the Skills and Knowledge Register in Volume of this Training Package that has detailed content guidelines for each code outlined

CI Communication

CO Computer Skills

EL Impedance Matching

EN Enterprise Information Systems

EN Enterprise Policy and Practice

MA Basic Telecommunications Mathematics

OH Occupational Health and Safety

PK Product Knowledge

PR Problem Solving

PS Plans and Specifications

RA Radio Frequency Theory and Hazards

RE Regulations for CAN

RE Working on Nonenterprise Land

SU Project Management

TE Basic Telephony

TF Test Equipment

TF Test Analysis and Diagnosis

TF Test Equipment

TF Fault Finding

TO Use of Tools

TO Antistatic Procedures

TO Installation Practices

TO Use of Tools

TR Basic Transmission Theory

Computer Systems

The following relate specifically to the Computer Systems group of qualifications

CN Installing And Managing A Graphical User Interface

CN Configuring And Optimising A Graphical User Interface

CN Digital Electronics

CN Digital Electronics

CN Digital And Computer Systems

CN Database Fundamentals

CN FaultFinding And Diagnostic Skills

Required knowledge

The relevant required knowledge is articulated in the above guidelines contained in the Skills and Knowledge Register included in this Training Package

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

Repair of fault and conduct of tests to verify outcomes

Documentation of fault including nature location likely causes repair methodology

Application of enterprise escalation and outage procedures

Calibration or recalibration of equipment

Adjustment of equipment

Hardware replacement

Ability to prioritise operate in a timely manner and report progress

Recognition of potential causes

Ability to read interpret and use equipmentsystem manuals and specifications and relevant enterprise policy and documentation

Interpersonal skills related to customers employer work associates team members individuals and other contractors

Application of all related occupational health and safety requirements and work practices

Customer focus and consideration of customer needs

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

A workplace conducting the operations covered by this competency unit equipment and resources relevant to the context of the work See Range Statement and support from a competent supervisor or mentor

OR

A simulated environment with similar provisions which conforms to the Assessment Guidelines

Guidance information for assessment

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oral communication skill level and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess underpinning knowledge


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Systems

Can include telephony networks, data networks, computer systems including Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs)

Adjustments required

May include programming change, different calibration setting, movement of hardware / connections

Checks / tests made

May include visual check, functional test, aural test

Consultation regarding maintenance procedures

May include discussions regarding: time, location, duration, nature of works, access arrangements

Customer

May not need to be notified of repair if fault report did not originate from customer

Equipment on which fault may occur

Includes: line conditioning, optic transceiver, multiplexer, concentrator, antenna, radio system, transmission equipment, switching equipment, satellite receiver

Faults

May be identified during initial installation or when a system is operational

May be reported by: customers, system managers, information technology managers / operators, building owners, enterprise technicians, alarm information systems

Industry standards

May include: enterprise codes of practice, ACMA and Spectrum Management Authority standards, Manufacturer's specifications

Manufacturer's specifications

May be found in: printed instruction leaflets, pre printed on materials or product packaging

Methods for fault finding

Include: equipment testing, visual inspections, component replacement

Permits

May be required and may relate to the following: heritage, environment, restricted area, quarantined areas

Reason for repair

May include: broken casing, intermittent electronic failure, operation out of specifications

Records

May be stored on either enterprise or customer premises and at equipment site or central enterprise location

Suitability of test equipment

May include: Equipment calibration certification is current to reduce possibility of unreliable test data and ensure traceability

Tools

May include: hand tools, manufacturer's tool, personal computer

Variables that impact on equipment or system faults

May include: recent additions to system, building works, power supply, software problems, time of fault, atmospheric/environmental conditions

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:

Australian Standards

Australian Building Codes and Regulations

Occupational Health and Safety

Environmental protection

Heritage legislation