Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to Diagnose and rectify faults.
- OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood
- OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work
- The likely extent of work to be undertaken is envisaged from fault/breakdown reports and/or discussions with appropriate person(s)
- Advice is sought from the work supervisor to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others
- Sources of materials that may be required for the work are identified and accessed in accordance with established procedures.
- Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to locate faults are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
- Diagnose and rectify faults.
- OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work 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/machines/plant are checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures
- Safety hazards resulting from the fault or breakdown are documented and risk control measures devised and implemented in consultation with appropriate personnel
- Fault finding is approached methodically drawing on knowledge of renewable energy systems and interconnecting circuits using measured and calculated values of circuit/apparatus parameters
- Circuit/apparatus components are dismantled where necessary and parts stored to protect them against loss or damage
- Faulty circuits/components are rechecked and their fault status and confirmed
- Materials/replacement parts required to rectify faults are sourced and obtained in accordance with established procedures
- Effectiveness of the repair is tested in accordance with established procedures
- Apparatus is reassembled, finally tested and prepared for return to service
- Unexpected situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of an authorised person
- Fault finding and repair activities are carried out without damage to apparatus, circuits, the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices
- Completion and report fault finding and repair activities.
- OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed
- Work area is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures
- Written justification is made for repairs to apparatus
- Work completion is documented and appropriate person(s) notified in accordance with established procedures