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

Evidence shall show that knowledge of safe working practices and designing and developing electronicscomputer systems projects has been acquired

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

KSEHA Engineering design process

Evidence shall show an understanding of engineering design process applying safe working practices and relevant Standards Codes and Regulations to an extent indicated by the following aspects

T Electronic measuring instruments encompassing

Testmeasuring devices and their application examples are analogue and digital multimeters voltage and digital testers signal generators and oscilloscopes

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 Engineering design processes

T The functional and nonfunctional requirements of a customer encompassing

scope of the project

nonfunctional requirements

Note

Examples include economics time cost including total lifecycle costs design implementation construction maintenance operation decommissioning recycling aesthetics quality

T Design objectives specifications to satisfy a given set of customer attributes

Note

Establishing the specifications by defining the problem and producing a solution to satisfy the customer

T Creation of the design plan through solution synthesis by selecting or creating the solution

T Analysis

T Optimisation of the proposed solution

T Validations of the resulting design against the customers needs

T Implementation of the selected design

T Occupational health and safety fundamentals encompassing

underlying principles of OHampS

general aims and objectives of the relevant state or territory legislation relating to OHampS

employer and employee responsibilities rights and obligations

major functions of safety committees and representatives

powers given to Occupational Health and Safety Inspectors

housekeeping and potential hazards in relation to improper housekeeping

selecting appropriate personal protective equipment PPE given hazardous situations

T The work environment encompassing

typical hazards associated with a range of work environments

procedures used to control the risks associated with these hazards

principles of risk assessment management and state the purpose of each

hierarchy of OHampS hazard control measures

required documentation for risk assessment

commonly used workplace safety signs

workplace emergencies that pose a threat to health and safety and suitable procedure for an emergency workplace evacuation

appropriate fire extinguisher for a given type of fire

requirements for the location mounting and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers

basic process of fighting a fire

safe premises buildings and security are important in an industrial setting and the consequences of non compliance with these

standard work procedure is and why they are required in some circumstances

T Manual Handling encompassing

typical manual handling injuries and the effect they can have on lifestyle

situations that may cause manual handling injuries

correct procedures for lifting and carrying to prevent manual handling injuries

Chemicals in the workplace encompassing

hazardous substances and dangerous goods

Classification of chemicals as hazardous substances andor dangerous goods

requirements for labelling of chemicals in the workplace

safe storage procedures for chemicals

purpose of and interpretation of material safety data sheet MSDS

T Working at heights encompassing

dangers associated with working on ladders and scaffolds

identification of work area as a height risk and use appropriate safety equipment to prevent a fall

selecting an appropriate ladder for a given situation and perform a safety check before use

precautions that should be taken when ascending and working off a ladder

precautions that should be taken when working on and around a scaffold and elevated platforms

T Confined spaces encompassing

hazards associated with working in a confined space

identifying workplace situations that could be classified as a confined space

control measures for working in a designated confined space

T Physical and psychological hazards encompassing

short and long term effects of excessive noise and techniques to avoid damage to hearing due to excessive noise

effects of vibration on the human body and work practices to protect against vibration

effects of thermal stress on the human body and work practices to protect against thermal stress

effects of ultraviolet UV radiation on the human body and work practices to protect against UV radiation

dangers associated with laser operated equipment and tools and suitable protective measures to overcome the danger

occupational overuse syndrome state examples of how it occurs and describe means to overcome it

factors that cause stress in the workplace symptoms of a person suffering from stress and personal stress management techniques

detrimental effects and dangers of drug and alcohol use in the workplace

T Working safely with electricity encompassing

effects of electric shock on the human body

common causes of electrical accidents

precautions that can minimise the chance of electric shock earthing extra low voltage fuses circuit breakers and residual current devices RCDs

protection offered by a residual current device RCD

need for ensuring the safe isolation of an electrical supply

appropriate method of removing an electric shock victim from a live electrical situation

T Life support CPR in the workplace encompassing

First Aid

responsibilities of the First Aider

priorities of first aid management for any accident or injury

procedures required at an accident scene

legal and ethical issues which may impact on the management of care

Duty of Care

examination of a casualty for injuries

effect of cardio pulmonary arrest on the body

Managing simulated conditions of airway obstruction respiratory arrest and cardio pulmonary arrest

single and twoperson cardio pulmonary resuscitation CPR

signs and symptoms of an altered level of consciousness

management of simulation of a casualty with an altered level of consciousness

signs and symptoms of shock

management of simulation of a casualty in shock

T Risk management and assessment of risk encompassing

Principle and purpose of risk management and

Processes for conducting a risk assessment

T Hazards associated with lowvoltage extralow voltage and highcurrents encompassing

Parts of an electronic systems and equipment that operate at lowvoltage and extralow voltage

Parts of an electronic systems and equipment where highcurrents are likely

T Risks and control measures associated with highvoltage encompassing

Parts of an electronic systems and equipment that operate at highvoltage

The terms used touch voltage step voltage induced voltage and creepage as they relate to the hazards of highvoltage and

Control measures used for dealing with the hazards of highvoltage

T Risks and control measures associated with low voltage encompassing

Risks associated with installation fault finding maintenance and repair

Control measures before while and after working on electronic systems or equipment

Isolation and taggingoff procedures

Risks and restrictions in working live

Control measures for working live

T Risks and control measures associated with the high levels of radiation encompassing

RF hazards

Maximum exposure levels to RF

Maximum exposure to microwave radiation

T Optical fibre safety encompassing

Coherent optical sources and joining procedures

Laser safety class a devices or their replace

T Safety selection use maintenance and care of test equipment encompassing

Safety characteristics of electrical testing devices

Chemical cleaning solvents glues and joining wastes used in electronics

Safe use of electrical testing device and

Checks and storage methods for maintaining the safety of testing devices

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 unit It must be used in conjunction with all parts of the 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 Industrypreferred model for apprenticeships However where summative or final assessment is used it must 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

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 Sources of evidence need to be rich in nature to minimise error in judgment

Activities associated with normal everyday work influence decisions about howhow much 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 statement

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

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

Demonstrate an appropriate level of skills enabling employment

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

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

Design and develop electronicscomputer systems projects as described in and including

Developing outlines of alternative designs

Developing the design within the safety and functional requirements and budget limitations

Constructing and testing prototype hardware andor software according to design brief and regulatory requirements

Documenting and presenting design effectively

Successfully negotiating design alteration requests

Obtaining approval for final design

Verifying compliance of the design against the final brief

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

Note

Successful completion of relevant vendor training may be used to contribute to evidence on which competency is deemed In these cases the alignment of outcomes of vendor training with performance criteria and critical aspects of evidence shall be clearly identified

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 unit

These should be part of the formal learningassessment environment

Note

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

The resources used for assessment should reflect current industry practices in relation to designing and developing electronicscomputer systems projects

Method of assessment

This 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 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.

Generic terms used throughout this Vocational Standard shall be regarded as part of the Range Statement in which competency is demonstrated. The definition of these and other terms that apply are given in Volume 2, Part 2.1.