Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to test, report and rectify faults.
- OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood.
- Health and safety risks are identified, and established risk control measures and procedures in preparation for the work are followed.
- Safety hazards that have not previously been identified are noted, and established risk control measures are implemented.
- Testing is prepared in consultation with others affected by the work and sequenced appropriately.
- The nature and location of the work is determined from documentation or in discussion with appropriate person(s) to establish the scope of work to be undertaken.
- Advice is sought from appropriate persons to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others.
- Material needed for the testing, reporting and rectifying work is obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked against job requirements.
- Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to for the work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety.
- Preparatory work is checked to ensure no damage has occurred and that it complies with requirements.
- Test and rectify faults
- OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
- Tests are carried out in strict accordance with OHS established safety procedures.
- Tests are prepared and conducted in accordance with test equipment operating instructions and requirements.
- Cable performance tests are conducted accurately and results documented in accordance with established procedures.
- Causes of defects or faults indicated by test results are identified and rectified in accordance with established procedures.
- Established methods for dealing with unexpected situations are discussed with appropriate person(s) and documented.
- Unexpected situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of an authorised person.
- Ongoing checks of the quality of installed equipment are undertaken in accordance with established procedures.
- Testing and rectifying faults is carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to equipment, circuits, the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy principles.
- Document and verify installation performance.
- OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed.
- Work site is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures.
- Service reports are completed, when necessary in accordance with established procedures.
- Documentation certifying system performance is issued to an appropriate person(s).