Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to Carry out electrical field testing.
- OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood.
- OHS risk control measures and procedures in preparation for the work are followed.
- The likely extent of work to be undertaken is envisaged from situation reports and/or discussions with appropriate person(s).
- Advice is sought from the work supervisor to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others.
- Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to locate faults are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety.
- Carry out electrical field testing.
- OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
- The need to test or measure live is determined in strict accordance with OHS requirements and when necessary conducted within established safety procedures.
- Circuits/machines/plant are checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures.
- Safety hazards resulting from the fault or breakdown are documented and risk control measures devised and implemented in consultation with appropriate personnel.
- Field testing and measuring is approached methodically drawing on knowledge of electrical systems, circuits, apparatus and testing/measuring techniques appropriate to each test and situation.
- Circuit apparatus/components are dismantled where necessary to facilitate testing and parts stored to protect them against loss or damage.
- Tests required are determined from situation report and appropriate testing/measuring instruments selected and set up in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and industry standards.
- Unexpected situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of an authorised person.
- Testing activities are carried out without damage to apparatus, circuits, the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices.
- Complete electrical field testing and report findings.
- OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed.
- Apparatus is reassembled after testing where necessary, and work area is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures.
- Test findings are reported including recommendation for any action to be taken to rectify/modify conditions or parameters shown by the tests.