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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to repair electronic apparatus
  2. Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures and workplace procedures are implemented
  3. Nature of the repair is obtained from relevant documentation or work supervisor to determine the scope of work to be undertaken
  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, apparatus, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety in accordance with workplace procedures
  7. Repair electronic apparatus
  8. Need to inspect, test or measure live work is determined and conducted in accordance with WHS/OHS workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  9. Circuits/apparatus are checked as being isolated as required in accordance with WHS/OHS workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  10. Apparatus is dismantled in accordance with manufacturer specifications and supervisor instructions
  11. Apparatus component parts are correctly tagged during dismantling to ensure correct and efficient reassembly and stored to protect against loss or damage in accordance with workplace procedures
  12. Repairs are conducted using the correct tools/soldering equipment and without damage to other components, sub-systems, apparatus or circuits in accordance with workplace procedures, industry standards and regulatory requirements
  13. Apparatus is re-assembled in correct sequence, with all components and parts replaced, secured and connected in accordance with manufacturer specifications, industry standards and workplace procedures
  14. Unplanned events are referred to supervisor for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
  15. Apparatus repairs are completed without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy practices
  16. Complete and report repair work activities
  17. Repaired apparatus is inspected, prepared in accordance with workplace procedures and forwarded to relevant person/s for testing
  18. Work area is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
  19. Work supervisor is notified of the completion of the repair work in accordance with workplace procedures

Range Statement

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

Non-essential conditions may be found in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Repairing basic electronic apparatus faults must be demonstrated in relation to:

carrying out repair on electronic apparatus, limited to replacement or repair of components, including sub-systems in which the fault has been previously established

Repairs must include at least two of the following:

a cable to be correctly terminated using a solderless termination technique

soldering and de-soldering


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 problem-solving techniques

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

applying safe working practices

using risk control measures

checking tools, equipment and testing devices for correct operation and safety

checking circuits/apparatus are isolated

carry out basic repairs to electronic apparatus, including:

following work instructions and manufacturer instructions for access to components

removing at least three different types of components specified in the work instructions

replacing components to manufacturer specifications

terminating electronic cables using solderless termination techniques

de-soldering and soldering without damage to components

reassembling the apparatus correctly

dealing with unplanned events in accordance with workplace procedures

communicating effectively with others

completing and reporting repair work activities

complying with relevant electrical regulations and industry standards

consulting work supervisor as required

maintaining a clean worksite and equipment

reading, interpreting and completing workplace documentation

reassembling the apparatus correctly

correctly tagging, inspecting and storing components during dismantling.


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:

electronic soldering equipment and techniques, including:

workshop hazards and safety associated with soldering

quality concepts

electronic soldering equipment

the soldering process

lead-free solder

printed circuit board soldering techniques, including:

electronic component mounting

solder rework of printed circuit boards

faulty solder joints

soldering electronic cables, including:

effects and prevention of electrostatic discharge (ESD)

electronic component basics, including:

types of components

the physical features and primary characteristic of components

marking and codes on components

handling static sensitive components

electronic cable overview and coaxial cable, including:

coaxial cables types and characteristics

coaxial cable termination

performance copper cables, including:

twisted pair voice and data cables

insulation displacement connector

colour codes

terminating performance cables

electronic apparatus components, including:

fault finding

testing

replacement

relevant electronic cables, electronic apparatus and components, including:

fault-finding techniques

safe storage of dismantled components and parts

techniques to dismantle and re-assemble

techniques to safely and correctly identify, replace and repair

techniques to tag components during dismantling process

relevant electrical regulations, industry standards and codes of practice

relevant manufacturer specifications

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant work instructions

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace policies and procedures

risk mitigation processes.