DEFSIM002
Fault find and repair simulator computer systems and peripheral hardware


Application

This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to conduct fault finding and repairs to the simulator computer systems and peripheral hardware. This includes analysing fault reports, identifying and rectifying faults, conducting functional tests and the documentation and certification processes. In the context of this unit, simulators are used to replicate land, air, sea and undersea systems to facilitate training and development.

Computer systems include Generic Simulator Computer Systems (x86 and x64), host computers, input/output systems, visual computers and instructor operating systems of simulators.

Peripheral hardware includes instruments, visual display unit equipment, printers, hard drives and data storage devices, switches and routers.

This unit was developed in a Defence environment but may be relevant to others who work in this field.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work independently, or as part of a team, with minimal supervision, while performing complex tasks, including complex problem solving, in a limited range of contexts. They would use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Receive and analyse fault report

1.1 Receive and analyse simulator computer systems and/or peripheral hardware fault report.

1.2 Identify and select appropriate fault finding method(s) that will apply across the range of simulator computer systems and/or peripheral hardware.

1.3 Prepare the simulator computer system and/or peripheral hardware for fault finding.

2. Identify and find fault

2.1 Apply fault finding method(s).

2.2 Identify and analyse fault indicators.

2.3 Identify the simulator computer systems and/or peripheral hardware fault.

2.4 Confirm that the fault is the one initially reported.

3. Repair fault

3.1 Identify and confirm cause of fault.

3.2 Identify and confirm repair method(s).

3.3 Complete simulator computer systems and/or peripheral hardware repair.

3.4 Conduct post repair safety check.

3.5 Restart simulator computer system and/or peripheral hardware.

4. Conduct functional test

4.1 Test simulator computer system and/or peripheral hardware to ensure operational integrity.

4.2 Confirm operational parameters.

5. Finalise repair process

5.1 Finalise simulator computer system and/or peripheral hardwarerepair reports including a detailed synopsis of the fault and the repair process and any certification requirements.

5.2 Report the operational status of the simulator computer system and/or peripheral hardware.

Evidence of Performance

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

undertaking research and analysis related to simulator computer systems and peripheral hardware

following logical, complex fault finding techniques

applying simulator computer systems and/or peripheral hardware repair methodologies

following configuration management processes

using appropriate information technology and software including at least one of:

general online diagnostic tools

proprietary simulator management databases

customer diagnostics software

burn in test software

image management software

file comparison software

identifying, reviewing and analysing information that may impact on the simulator computer systems and peripheral hardware fault finding

conducting simulator computer systems and peripheral hardware functional testing

negotiating and communicating with key stakeholders


Evidence of Knowledge

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

operational capabilities and limitations of the relevant simulator

operational capabilities and limitations of the relevant simulator computer systems and peripheral hardware

simulator operating modules comprising the simulator system being worked on

fault indicators related to the simulator computer systems and peripheral hardware being worked on

repair methodologies related to the simulator computer systems and peripheral hardware being worked on

legislative and regulatory requirements related to the simulator being worked on

organisational policy and procedures related to the relevant simulator computer systems and peripheral hardware

configuration management related to the simulator computer systems and peripheral hardware being worked on

product knowledge related to systems and/or equipment in service


Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.


Foundation Skills

The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.

ACSF levels indicative of performance:

Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.


Competency Field

Simulator Operations