This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to provide solutions and report on electrotechnology problems.

It includes performing relevant numerical calculations to identify workplace electrotechnology problems, applying relevant problem-solving techniques, using a range of fundamental mathematical processes and techniques to resolve problems and documenting the solution/s.

Typical electrotechnology problems are those encountered in meeting routine performance requirements and compliance with industry standards, interpreting the operating parameters of equipment and dealing with equipment malfunctions. Typical reports are those based on routine structures and formats and require the application of routine communication fundamentals.

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

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Perform fundamental numerical electrotechnology calculations

1.1

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and applied

1.2

Nature of the problem is identified from documentation or work supervisor to determine scope of work to be undertaken

1.3

Problems are accurately documented in written and/or diagrammatic form to ensure issues are explicit and appropriate problem-solving methods used to resolve matter/s

1.4

Constants and variables related to electrotechnology problem are identified from measured values or relevant documentation

1.5

Methods for resolving electrotechnology problems are considered and discussed with appropriate person/s

1.6

Electrotechnology problems are resolved using relevant numerical calculations with result outcome in accordance with relevant industry standards

1.7

Solutions to electrotechnology problems are documented in accordance with workplace procedures

2

Complete work calculations and report on solutions

2.1

Solutions used to solve workplace electrotechnology problems are recorded for inclusion in work/project and/or records/technical reports in accordance with workplace procedures

2.2

Reporting requirements and structures are identified and used to prepare technical reports to communicate the calculated resolution to appropriate person/s

2.3

Reports are produced to communicate the calculated solutions in accordance with workplace procedures

2.4

Work completion is documented and appropriate person/s notified

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:

completing work and reporting on calculated solutions, including:

using standard reporting structures and forms to prepare and produce documents/technical reports

interpreting and communicating solutions in documents/technical reports to appropriate person/s in accordance with workplace procedures

performing calculations to solve electrotechnology problems, including:

identifying problems in written and diagrammatic form

obtaining known constants and variables from an appropriate source to solve problems

solving problems using appropriate fundamental calculations to achieve realistic and accurate outcomes.

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:

electrotechnology numeracy, including:

decimals

fractions and indices

percentages

graphs

multiples and sub-multiples

ratios and proportions

transposition

areas and volumes

trigonometry and Pythagoras' Theorem

construction of angles and triangles

transposition of equations

conversion of units of measurement

electrotechnology literacy, including:

reading comprehension

spelling

sentence construction (syntax)

grammar.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in suitable workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated suitable workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, facilities and equipment currently used in industry

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, equipment specifications, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Solving routine electrotechnology problems must include:

numerical calculations relevant to equipment processes in the deployment of work functions

reporting their outcomes in accordance with industry requirements

Demonstration of solving routine electrotechnology problems must be conducted in relation to any of the following disciplines:

computers

data communications

electrical

electronics

instrumentation

refrigeration and air conditioning

Electrotechnology

Cross Discipline