Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to troubleshoot basic amplifiers.
- OHS procedures for a given work area are obtained and understood.
- OHS risk control work preparation measures and procedures are followed.
- The nature of the fault is obtained from documentation or from work supervisor to establish the scope of work to be undertaken.
- Advice is sought from the work supervisor to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others.
- Sources of materials that may be required for the work are established in accordance with established procedures.
- Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety.
- Solve basic amplifier circuit problems.
- OHS risk control work measures and procedures 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 are checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures.
- Fault finding is approached methodically drawing on knowledge of basic amplifiers using measured and calculated values of parameters.
- Unexpected situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of an authorised person.
- Fault finding activities are carried out efficiently without unnecessary waste of materials or damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices.
- Complete work and document problem solving activities.
- OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed.
- Work site is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures.
- Justification for solutions used to troubleshooting problems is documented.
- Work completion is documented and an appropriate person or persons notified in accordance with established procedures.