Elements and Performance Criteria
- Construct high vacuum systems
- Consult with clients regarding design specifications and cost
- Identify or prepare appropriate blueprints, drawings, sketches and designs
- Identify hazards and enterprise safety requirements
- Prepare equipment in accordance with job requirements
- Construct and install vacuum apparatus
- Trial and commission vacuum apparatus
- Use leak detection equipment to vacuum check system
- Complete records and file in the reporting system
- Modify high vacuum systems
- Maintain high vacuum systems
- Identify maintenance procedures and appropriate records
- Plan and evaluate maintenance according to appropriate quality standards
- Identify, document and report need for maintenance for faulty or damaged equipment
- Maintain vacuum and associated systems as per standard procedures
- Use leak detection equipment to vacuum check system
- Monitor and finetune vacuum operation
- Maintain a safe work environment
- Follow established safe work practices and personal protective equipment to ensure safety of self and other workers
- Minimise the generation of wastes
- Ensure the safe disposal of wastes
- Clean, care for and maintain work area, equipment and tools
- Report any hazards or incidents according to enterprise procedures
- Maintain records