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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare toservice dishwashing machine
  2. Extent of work to be completed is determined from service and fault requests and/or discussions with supervisor/appropriate person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
  3. Advice is sought from supervisor to ensure work is coordinated with others
  4. Sources of materials and parts required for work are identified 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. Service dishwashing machine
  7. Appliance is checked and isolated in accordance with workplace procedures and WHS/OHS requirements
  8. Safety hazards resulting from defect or fault are identified and documented, and risk control measures implemented in accordance with workplace procedures and in consultation with appropriate person/s
  9. Appliance is tested and components are inspected for wear or defects in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer specifications
  10. Appliance faults and their cause are identified using measured and calculated values of appliance parameters in accordance with workplace procedures
  11. Appliance is dismantled, where necessary, and parts safely stored to protect them against loss or damage in accordance with workplace procedures
  12. Defective, worn or faulty appliance components are rechecked, and their status is confirmed
  13. Replacement parts are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures
  14. Effectiveness of repair work is tested in accordance with workplace procedures
  15. Apparatus is reassembled, given a final test and prepared for return to service in accordance with workplace procedures
  16. Unexpected situations are resolved in accordance with workplace procedures, safety guidelines and with the approval of an authorised person/supervisor
  17. Servicing activities are completed, without damage to apparatus, circuits, the surrounding environment and/or services using relevant sustainable energy practices in accordance with workplace procedures
  18. Complete and report fault-finding and repair activities
  19. Service report is completed and verified by an appropriate person/supervisor 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.

Servicing dishwashing machines must include at least the following:

two types of dishwashers:

automatic

side load

front load

semiautomatic

four defects/faults:

electric shock received from appliance cabinet

not enough or too much water entering machine

no wash cycle

no rinse cycle

heater not operating

timer not working correctly


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 safe working practices

identifying hazards

using risk control measures

completing and reporting fault-finding and repair activities

implementing legalisation, industry standards, codes of practice and regulations

preparing to service dishwashing machine

servicing dishwashing machine, including:

completing service report

dealing with unplanned events/situations in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment

determining work from service request

finding faults

identifying defective components affecting appliance

rectifying defects/faults

testing appliance functions

using manufacturer specifications and manuals.


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:

service dishwashing machines, including:

faulty component repair or replacement methods

manufacturer parts catalogue and service reports

regular faults

types, applications, construction, components and operating characteristics

typical component wear or defects

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.