Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to implement connection/termination processes that include components, conductors, wiring and cables for electronic circuits.
- OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood through established routines and procedures.
- Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work.
- Safety hazards, which have not previously been identified, are reported and advise on risk control measures, are sought from the work supervisor.
- The scope and nature of work to be undertaken is determined from documentation and instructions from work supervisor.
- An implementation and work plan is developed to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others.
- Materials required for the work are obtained in accordance with established routines and procedures.
- Tools, equipment, measuring and termination and connection devices needed to carry out the work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety.
- Connect/terminate components, conductors, wiring and cables.
- Established OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
- Components and connection/termination methods and devices are selected in accordance with their specified type and rating. (See Note 1)
- Components and conductors are placed in accordance with specification/drawing and correct polarity.
- Terminations and connections are prepared in accordance to ensure reliability of connections in accordance with industry standards. (See Note 2)
- Termination and connections are made using devices and techniques that comply with manufacturer's requirements and industry standards.
- Procedures for identifying and responding to non-routine events including defects are coordinated and actioned in accordance with established procedures.
- Connection/termination activities are carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices.
- Evaluate completed connections and terminations of components, conductors, wiring and cables.
- Established OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
- Defects in component placement, connections and terminations are identified by visual inspection and recorded.
- Solutions to non-compliant work are developed and responded to in accordance with established procedures and requirements
- Connections and terminations are performance tested for compliance with the specified Standard and non-compliance performance characteristics identified and recorded.
- Rework is carried out to rectify defects and non-compliant performance characteristics to manufacturer's requirements and industry standards. (See Note 3)
- Connections and terminations are confirmed compliant with established procedures and requirements
- Complete and document connections and terminations activities.
- OHS risk control work completion measures and procedures are followed.
- Work site is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures.
- Evaluation documentation confirming compliance of the connections and terminations is verified in accordance with established procedures and requirements
- Inspection, testing, and rectification work is documented in accordance with established procedures.
- Notes.1. Connections methods include crimping, soldering and use of vendor specific devices.2. Preparation includes sheath and insulation stripping and approved cleaning methods.3. Rework may include the application of desoldering techniques