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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare tofindfaults in appliance control system and devices
   • WHS/OHS hazards, risk control methods, relevant standards, codes and legislation are obtained and applied in accordance with workplace procedures
2. Extent of work to be completed is planned from fault and breakdown reports and/or discussions with supervisor/appropriate person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
3. Advice is sought, as required, from the supervisor to ensure work is coordinated with others
4. Sources of materials required for work are accessed in accordance with workplace procedures
5. Tools, equipment and testing devices to locate faults are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for operational safety
6. Find and repair electrical faults in appliance control system and devices
   • Need to test or measure live electrical work is determined in accordance with workplace procedures and WHS/OHS requirements
7. Appliance is checked and isolated in accordance with workplace procedures and WHS/OHS requirements
8. Safety hazards resulting from fault or breakdown are identified and documented, and risk control measures are implemented in accordance with workplace procedures and in consultation with appropriate person/s
9. Fault finding, using measured and calculated values of circuit/control parameters, is undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures
10. Appliance is dismantled, where necessary, and parts safely stored to protect them against loss or damage
11. Suspected faulty control device component or circuit is rechecked and fault status is confirmed
12. Replacement parts are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures
13. Effectiveness of repair work is tested in accordance with workplace procedures
14. Apparatus is reassembled, given a final test and prepared for return to service in accordance with workplace procedures
15. Unexpected situations are resolved in accordance with workplace procedures, safety guidelines and with the approval of authorised person/supervisor
16. Fault-finding and repair activities are completed without damage to apparatus, circuits, the surrounding environment and/or services using relevant sustainable energy practices in accordance with workplace procedures
17. Complete and report fault-finding and repair activities
    • Reusable faulty or worn components are tagged and despatched for repair in accordance with workplace procedures
18. Maintenance and repair work are documented in accordance with workplace procedures

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.
Finding and rectifying faults in appliance control systems and devices must include at least the following:	two different types of appliances four of the following faults: open circuit short circuit incorrect connections insulation failure unsafe condition motor component failure control circuit component failure related mechanical failure

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least two separate occasions and include:

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including: applying risk control measures identifying hazards utilising safe working practices completing and reporting fault-finding and repair activities finding and rectifying faults in appliance control systems and devices, including: completing documentation dealing with unplanned events/situations in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment finding faults planning extent of work from fault/breakdown reports and discussions with supervisor/appropriate person/s rectifying faults using approved methodical fault-finding techniques preparing to find and rectify faults in appliance control systems and devices using manufacturer specifications.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

finding and rectifying faults in appliance control systems and devices, including: appliance characteristics and control parameters appliance integrated communications components and their function control systems and components, including appliance controls and electrical and/or electronic controls control terminology operation and application of electrical, electronic and mechanical appliance diagnostic tools, including types and construction system responses to parameter changes types of control relevant legislation, industry standards, codes of practice and regulations relevant manufacturer specifications relevant risk mitigation processes, including: potential hazards risk control measures safe working practices relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements relevant workplace documentation relevant workplace policies and procedures.

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