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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Locate fault
   • Equipment/component function is determined and understood by reference to circuit diagrams, schematics, manual and/or consultation with technical adviser.
   • Where appropriate, built-in fault indicators and error codes are examined and correctly interpreted, and results are recorded to standard operating procedures.
   • Where required, equipment is correctly isolated from power supply.
   • Equipment/component is checked and tested using correct and appropriate techniques, procedures, tools and test equipment.
   • Check and test results are correctly interpreted and, where required, verified.
   • Equipment/component fault is identified and localised.
   • Equipment/component fault/s are correctly recorded to standard operating procedures.
2. Rectify fault(s)
   • Using correct and appropriate techniques, procedures, tools and equipment, equipment/component/s are repaired, replaced or adjusted to specifications or manufacturers' requirements.
   • Equipment/component is checked and tested using correct and appropriate techniques, procedures tools and equipment for compliance with site or manufacturers' specifications.
   • Where appropriate, rectifications report is recorded to standard operating procedures.

Required Skills

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in using diagnostic skills to identify correct and faulty operation interpreting and using circuit diagrams specifications isolating electrical equipmentcomponents from the power supply tagging isolated electrical equipmentcomponents checking electrical equipmentcomponents for isolation from the power supply locating and readingrecording builtin fault indicators obtaining error code interpretation documents checking and testing electrical equipmentcomponents for correct operation verifying variations from specifications indicated by initial test results identifying and localising faults in electrical equipment components recordingreporting faults in electrical equipmentcomponents repairing replacing or adjusting electrical equipmentcomponents to specification referencing supplier catalogues using test instruments to confirm that electrical equipmentcomponents are operating to specification recording rectification of the electrical equipment components

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of function of the electrical equipmentcomponent within the circuit hazards associated with the electrical equipmentcomponent relevant regulatory requirements electrical equipmentcomponent isolation procedures test equipment to be used to verify isolation of the electrical equipmentcircuit errors indicated by builtin devices procedures for testing electrical equipmentcomponents for correct operation tools equipment and techniques to be used to test the operation of the electrical equipmentcomponent reasons for selecting the chosen tools equipment and techniques specifications of the electrical equipmentcomponent variations between test results and specifications procedures for localising faults in electrical equipmentcomponents procedures for recordingreporting faults in electrical equipmentcomponents appropriate techniquesprocedures for returning the electrical equipmentcomponents to specification specifications of the electrical equipmentcomponents adjustments that can be made to electrical equipmentcomponents procedures for confirming the electrical equipmentcomponents have been returned to specification procedures for recording electrical equipmentcomponent rectification

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
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to Fault findrepair electrical equipmentcomponents up to volts ac volts dc Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria including required knowledge and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job off the job or a combination of both on and off the job Where assessment occurs off the job that is the candidate is not in productive work then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety quality communication materials handling recording and reporting associated with fault findingrepair of electrical equipmentcomponents up to volts ac volts dc or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid sufficient current and authentic Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation supervisors reports project work samples and questioning Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit The candidate must have access to all tools equipment materials and documentation required The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures product and manufacturing specifications codes standards manuals and reference materials
Guidance information for assessment

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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.
Equipment	Single and multi phase motor drive and heating appliances, relays, coils, transformers, thermostats, gauges, illuminating devices, switches, circuit fuses and breakers, etc. using up to 1000 volts a.c.1500 volts d.c. power supplies on non-interconnected circuits
Components	Brushes, armatures, windings, contactors, relays, programmable controllers or other electronic switching devices, switches, fuses, circuit breakers, relays, transformers, semi-conductor devices, regulators, motors, etc.
Appropriate fault finding techniques	Testing for voltage, current, frequency, polarity, phase, circuit continuity, insulation resistance, earth continuity etc.
Test equipment	Continuity testers, ammeters, voltmeters, multimeters, tong testers, wattmeters, cathode ray oscilloscopes etc.

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