ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Inspect radar systems and components

1.1 Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports, where relevant, are used to identify specific inspection requirements.

1.2 Primary radar system components are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manuals.

1.3 Defects are identified and noted/reported in accordance with standard procedures.

2. Test/adjust radar systems and components

2.1 Radar system is prepared in accordance with maintenance manuals for the application of power/system operation.

2.2 Radar system is functionally tested, in accordance with applicable maintenance manuals, for evidence of serviceability or malfunction.

2.3 System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with applicable maintenance manuals.

3. Troubleshoot primary radar system faults

3.1 Valid conclusions about the nature and cause of the fault are drawn from available evidence within an acceptable time and appropriate action is taken in accordance with standard procedures.

3.2 Available information from maintenance documentation, inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination.

3.3 Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting.

3.4 Faults beyond authority to repair are identified and the problem is documented for higher level repair by an outside agency.

3.5 Primary radar system faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation in accordance with standard procedures.

3.6 Spare parts, consumables and other equipment are identified, selected and obtained in accordance with standard procedures.

3.7 Fault is rectified in accordance with maintenance documentation.

3.8 Documentation and records are completed in accordance with standard procedures.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

apply analytical skills

perform radar drills and procedures

Required Knowledge

characteristics, tabulated data and limitations of the radar equipment

principles of radar theory

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to work autonomously and to refer problems on to appropriate outside agencies as necessary.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over a range of radar maintenance scenarios that could be expected in the workplace.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed on operations or in a simulated operational environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to a radar, ancillary equipment and maintenance documentation.

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Standard procedures may include:

Australian Standards

job guides, pamphlets and other publications

manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

work health and safety (WHS) regulations

organisational policies and procedures

relevant local government by-laws

relevant state/territory or federal legislation

Verbal or written orders and job instructions

Outside agencies may include:

referral to an authorised specialist at one of the following levels:

base or depot field

intermediate

Documentation and records may include:

equipment serviceability documentation

key information relevant to fault diagnosis for referral to outside agencies