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Elements and Performance Criteria
- Gather data
- Repair fault
- Record fault
- Wind turbine generator system's sensory data on fault is gathered
- Hard copy or online documentation is accessed to support fault finding process, in accordance with workplace procedures
- Fault indicators and error codes are examined and interpreted, in accordance with workplace procedures
- Circuit diagrams, manufacturers' specifications, schematics and/or consultation with technical advisors are used to determine circuit and system characteristics and function
- Interpret data to establish hypothesisaboutfault
- Wind turbine generator system faults are verified, or localised, using approved techniques, procedures, tools and test equipment
- Priorities are set for testing or replacement of specific components, wiring and connections in wind turbine generator systems
- Safety precautions including circuit isolations, physical barriers and other protective devices or systems are used, where appropriate
- Tests are conducted to ensure fault has been correctly repaired or isolated, in accordance with workplace procedures
- Wind turbine generator system faulty components that have been removed from service are examined and cause of problem is identified
- Loose connections or wiring in the wind turbine generator system are repaired, in accordance with workplace procedures
- Parts or components are removed and replaced with tested and operational parts
- Wind turbine generator system is tested, in accordance with workplace procedures, to ensure correct operation
- Fault finding process is escalated to repairing a complex fault using a technical adviser, if required
- Wind turbine generator system's faults are recorded, in accordance with workplace procedures
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