This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices and solving problems in electronic circuits

All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies

KSEHA Electronics Circuit Principles

Evidence shall show an understanding of power supplies for electronics circuit principles applying safe working practices and relevant Standards Codes and Regulations to an extent indicated by the following aspects

T Basic circuit configurations encompassing

circuit configurations are single source ac and dc circuits

series circuits

parallel circuits

seriesparallel circuits

T The relationship between variable parameter in electrical electronic circuits encompassing

Variables parameters

voltage

current

resistance

impedance

inductance

capacitance

reactance

T Behaviour of electrical electronic circuits for various values of voltage current resistance impedance inductance capacitance and reactance and variable parameters encompassing

single source circuits

series circuit configurations

parallel circuit configurations

seriesparallel circuit configurations

T Types of voltage testers multimeters clamp meters continuity testers and insulation resistance testers and their application

T Features of testingmeasuring devices safety user calibration and parameter and range settings

T Connection of testmeasuring devices into a circuit encompassing

safety procedures

circuit arrangement of testmeasuring devices

T Taking readings

T Storage maintenance and care of testmeasuring devices

T Australian Standard quality assurance requirements for test equipment calibration certification

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this Competency Standard Unit and shall be used in conjunction with all components parts of this unit and performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Overview of Assessment

Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment such as Profiling require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention It is the Industrys preferred model for apprenticeships However where summative or final assessment is used it is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or at a minimum the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment It is recognised that in some circumstances assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace However it must be in accord with Industry and Regulatory policy in this regard

Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors These include the extent of the assessment the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place access to physical resources additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed

The critical safety nature of working with electricity electrical equipment gas or any other hazardous substancematerial carries risk in deeming a person competent Hence sources of evidence need to be rich in nature so as to minimise error in judgment

Activities associated with normal every day work have a bearing on the decision as to how much and how detailed the data gathered will contribute to its richness Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practised These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites shall be met

Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically Each element and associated performance criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines UEE Evidence shall also comprise

A representative body of work performance demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline work function and industrial environment In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to

Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices including the use of risk control measures as specified in the performance criteria and range and

Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the performance criteria and range and

Demonstrate an understanding of the essential knowledge and associated skills as described in this unit It may be required by some jurisdictions that RTOs provide a percentile graded result for the purpose of regulatory or licensing requirements and

Demonstrate an appropriate level of skills enabling employment and

Conduct work observing the relevant Anti Discrimination legislation regulations polices and workplace procedures and

Demonstrated consistent performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below

Solving problems in electronic circuits as described in and including

Determining the operating parameters of an existing circuit

Altering an existing circuit to comply with specified operating parameters

Developing circuits to comply with a specified function and operating parameters

Dealing with unplanned events by drawing on essential knowledge and skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in the holistic assessment with the above listed items

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures information and resources typical of a workplace This should include

OHS policy and work procedures and instructions

Suitable work environment facilities equipment and materials to undertake actual work as prescribed by this competency standard unit

Resources required to assess this unit are listed above in Context of assessment which should also be used in the formal learningassessment environment

Note

Where simulation is considered a suitable strategy for assessment it must ensure that the conditions for assessment are authentic and as far as possible reproduce and replicate the workplace and is consistent with the approved industry simulation policy

The resources used for assessment should reflect current industry practices in relation to in solving problems in electronic circuits

Method of assessment

This competency standard unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume Part Assessment Guidelines

Note

Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this competency standard unit applies This requires that the specified essential knowledge and associated skills are assessed in a structured environment which is primarily intended for learningassessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills described in this unit

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units

There are no concurrent assessment recommendations for this unit

The critical aspects of occupational health and safety covered in unit UEENEEEA and other discipline specific occupational health and safety units shall be incorporated in relation to this unit

The critical aspects of occupational health and safety covered in unit UEENEEE101A and other discipline specific occupational health and safety units shall be incorporated in relation to this unit.