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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to conduct mechanical tests on electrical machines and components
   • WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified and applied
2. Existing WHS/OHS risk control measures for work preparation are followed
3. Scope of work is determined from job sheets, specifications and regulatory requirements
4. Advice is sought from the work supervisor to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others
5. Machine data is obtained from data records or directly from measurements and recorded in accordance with workplace procedures
6. Materials required for the work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures
7. Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety
8. Conduct mechanical tests on electrical machines and components
   • Existing WHS/OHS risk control work measures are followed
9. Machines/equipment are checked and isolated in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
10. Mechanical tests/measurements are conducted to establish operational condition of the machine
11. Serviceability status of the machine is determined from test results and recorded
12. Unplanned situations are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment
13. Electrical coil work is completed within timeframe, environment and workplace conditions
14. Complete workplace report
    • WHS/OHS work completion risk controls measures are followed
15. Serviceability status of the machine, including specifications for any repair work required, is documented in accordance with workplace procedures and appropriate person/s notified

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.
Conducting mechanical inspections and tests must include the following:	at least one machine prior to routine maintenance, overhaul or repair at least one machine after routine maintenance, overhaul or repair

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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, 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 and workplace procedures and practices, including using risk control measures applying sustainable energy principles and practices completing workplace reports conducting mechanical inspections and tests on electrical machines and components, including: determining the serviceability status of the machine correctly from inspection and test results dismantling machine and storing parts securely documenting the serviceability status of the machine clearly setting up tests correctly taking test and measurement readings accurately dealing with unplanned events in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment planning to conduct mechanical inspection and tests on electrical machines and components using tools safely in accordance with workplace procedures.

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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, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

current industry practices and technologies electric motor mechanical measuring, inspection and testing devices and techniques devices and techniques for measuring geometric attributes, including a measuring device for geometric attributes, dynamic balancing and alignment of shafts operational inspection, test/measuring devices and their application set-up of test/measuring devices, including safety and set-up procedures storage, maintenance and care of test/measuring devices, including mechanical measuring and testing devices taking and interpreting readings, including taking and interpreting reading by the correct method, measuring roundness, dynamic balancing and aligning shafts relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes relevant manufacturer specifications relevant safe working practices relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements relevant workplace documentation relevant workplace policies and procedures sustainable energy principles and practices.

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