Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to evaluate and report on alternative and new technologies
- OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, identified, obtained and understood
- Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work.
- The extent of evaluation is determined from proposed project specifications and discussion with appropriate personnel.
- Advice is sought from the work supervisor to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others.
- Tools, testing devices, and manufacture's technical data needed to carry out the work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety.
- Evaluate alternative and new technologies.
- OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
- In-depth knowledge of the electrotechnology discipline applicable to the alternative or new technology being considered is applied to the evaluation process.
- Manufacture's technical data for alternative or new technologies is compared with proposed project specifications, budget and regulations.
- Evaluation tests, where used, are set up in strict accordance with OHS requirements and established test methods for each particular component under scrutiny.
- Evaluation is carried out methodically and results and comments systematically noted.
- Unexpected situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of an authorised person.
- Evaluation is carried out without damage to systems, circuits, the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices.
- Report on use of alternative and new technologies
- OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed.
- Where applicable, the work site is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures.
- Results of the evaluation are documented for use in design work including recommendations and justifications for adoption or rejection of the alternative and new technologies evaluated.
- Report is forwarded to appropriate person(s) for endorsement.