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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to assemble electronic components
  2. WHS/OHS hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented for work preparation
  3. Assembling of electronic components work instructions are obtained and applied
  4. Advice is sought from work supervisor to ensure work is coordinated effectively with others
  5. Materials required for work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures
  6. Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety
  7. Assemble electronic components
  8. Circuits are checked and isolated in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
  9. Components are placed and interconnections made in accordance with drawings or diagrams, industry standards and workplace procedures
  10. Work is completed in accordance within timeframe, environment and work instructions
  11. Check quality of assembled components
  12. Quality of assembled component is inspected and checked in accordance with work instruction and relevant industry standards
  13. Problem-solving techniques are used where faulty component/s are identified and corrective actions completed in accordance with workplace procedures
  14. Reporting is completed in accordance with workplace procedures

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least two separate occasions and include:

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/ occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including:

job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

safe work method statements (SWMS)

coordinating work with others

checking and isolating circuits

assembling electronic components/apparatus, including:

identifying and selecting tools, equipment and testing devices

identifying and applying work instructions, relevant workplace procedures, industry standards, codes of practice and regulations for electronic component assembly

selecting and placing components in accordance with drawings or diagrams

making connection without damaging components

adhering to quality workplace procedures and instructions

verifying quality of assembled apparatus and connection of components

applying problem solving techniques in accordance with workplace procedures

completing required reporting.


Knowledge Evidence

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

identification of surface mount components

requirements of standard with respect to surface mount, including soldering

post solder inspection

ball grid arrays

identification of surface mount components including ball grid arrays

requirement of standards with respect to soldering

post-solder inspection

electronic components, apparatus and circuits

interconnections requirements

relevant industry standards

reporting requirements

relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

relevant testing devices and inspection requirements

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

requisition procedures.