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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify electrotechnology problem/s
  2. WHS/OHS risk control work preparation measures and workplace procedures are followed
  3. Scope of electrotechnology problem and material for the environment are obtained and applied from documentation and/or work supervisor
  4. Tools, equipment and testing devices required for work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety
  5. Apply material science to developing solutions
  6. Tests and measurements are undertaken in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
  7. Tests, measurements and results are used to identify material science solutions to electrotechnology problems
  8. Effects on environments, materials and health risks are considered in resolving electrotechnology problems
  9. Unplanned situations are dealt with in accordance with WHS/OHS and approval of relevant person/s
  10. Identified health risks exposed by a material and/or application is documented in workplace report
  11. Proposed solution report is forwarded to relevant person/s 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 and performance criteria on at least two separate occasions and include:

applying material science to developing solutions to electrotechnology problems

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

using risk control measures

considering environment and health risks in resolving electrotechnology problems

dealing with unplanned situations in accordance with WHS/OHS and approval from relevant person/s

documenting proposed solutions and justification

obtaining the scope of electrotechnology problem and materials to be used

obtaining tools, equipment and testing devices

interpreting results to identify material science solutions to electrotechnology problems

using testing devices

using test and measurement results to identify material science solutions.


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:

problem-solving techniques

relevant classification, nature and physical properties of materials used in electrotechnology

relevant environment and health issues

relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

relevant manufacturer specifications and operating instructions

relevant material processing and manufacturing

relevant material science

relevant tests and measurement

relevant tools, equipment and testing devices

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation, including

solution report

relevant workplace instruction, policies and procedures.