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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Scope operational checks
2. Physical condition of equipment is observed
3. Test procedures and parameters are identified in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer specifications
4. Preliminary observations are recorded
5. Test procedures are confirmed with appropriate staff as required and necessary permission is obtained
6. Plan operational checks
7. Specifications and notes from preliminary observations are checked and clarified as required
8. Sequence of tests are planned noting where results and observations should be recorded
9. Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
10. Safe area for testing is identified
11. Arrangements are made to obtain additional resources and staff, as required
12. Check equipment through its full operating range
13. Tests are undertaken in accordance with relevant safety and operational requirements
14. Results are recorded and findings are confirmed
15. Isolate fault and/or formulate recommendations
16. Proposals for equipment repair are recorded based on faults found, cost/time implications and workplace approval systems
17. Report is explained to relevant workplace personnel including options and recommendations
18. Parts are procured and/or repairs are undertaken in accordance with enterprise procedures

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures communicating and working effectively with others completing relevant documentation modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments monitoring and prioritising work activities in terms of planned schedule operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol reading, interpreting and following relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs reporting and/or rectifying identified problems, faults or malfunctions promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures selecting and using relevant meters, gauges, equipment and tools when testing equipment and isolating faults working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

characteristics, capabilities and limitations of equipment concerned documentation and record requirements fault-finding techniques including identification of cost/time effective rectification procedures faults that may occur with equipment, and appropriate action that can be taken to report and/or rectify identified equipment or component faults guidelines relating to the safe use of machinery and equipment including tagging unserviceable or damaged items housekeeping standards and procedures operational safety requirements for equipment concerned operational work systems, equipment, management and site operating systems for testing equipment and isolating faults relevant sections of regulatory requirements applicable to testing equipment and isolating faults site layout and obstacles tools, meters, gauges and equipment used when testing equipment and isolating faults and the precautions and procedures that should be followed in their use workplace procedures and policies for testing equipment and isolating faults, including tagging and reporting faulty equipment and components.

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