This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to assess electronic apparatus compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations for certification or approval.

It includes preparing and evaluating electronic apparatus in determining specified compliance requirements, inspecting and setting up performance tests, evaluating inspection and test results, and documenting evaluation outcomes.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit require a licence or permit to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 volt (V) alternating current (a.c.) or 120 V direct current (d.c.).

Competency development activities in this unit are subject to regulations directly related to licensing. Where a licence or permit to practice is not held, skills and knowledge described in this unit require a relevant contract of training, such as an Australian Apprenticeship.

Additional and/or other conditions may apply in some jurisdictions subject to regulations related to electrical work. Practice in the workplace and during training is also subject to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations.

Permits may also be required for some work environments, such as confined spaces, working aloft, near live electrical apparatus and site rehabilitation

No other 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

Prepare to evaluate electronic apparatus compliance

1.1

WHS/OHS processes and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and applied

1.2

Hazards are identified, WHS/OHS risks are assessed, and control measures and workplace procedures are implemented in preparation for work

1.3

Examination and testing areas are checked for safety hazards and risk control measures are implemented in accordance with workplace safety policy and procedures

1.4

Relevant documentation is obtained and read to determine the certification/approval specifications for which the apparatus/equipment is to be assessed

1.5

Advice is sought from the relevant supervisor to ensure work is coordinated effectively with others

1.6

Tools, testing devices and materials needed to carry out work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety

2

Evaluate electronic apparatus compliance

2.1

WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out evaluation work are followed

2.2

Need to inspect, test or measure live work is determined in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace safety procedures

2.3

Circuits/machines/plant are checked and isolated in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures

2.4

Operating requirements of the electronic apparatus are identified and applied to the assessment process

2.5

Apparatus examination, inspection and tests are set up in accordance with certification/approval specifications, test methods and workplace procedures

2.6

Apparatus examination, inspection and tests are carried out methodically with results and comments systematically documented in accordance with certification/approval specification requirements

2.7

Unplanned situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of an authorised person/s

2.8

Assessment is carried out without unnecessary damage to apparatus, circuits, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy practices

3

Complete work and document evaluation results

3.1

WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed

3.2

Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3

Examination, inspection and test results are evaluated and non-compliance issues identified

3.4

Examination, inspection, test results and comments on non-compliance issues are documented and reported to appropriate person/s in accordance with workplace procedures

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:

implementing workplace procedures and practices

using risk control measures

applying sustainable energy principles and practices

identifying electronic apparatus compliance certification/approval specifications

interpreting compliance documents

setting up and conducting appropriate examinations, inspections and tests

evaluating electronic apparatus compliance

identifying non-compliance defects

reporting examination and test results and non-compliance issues clearly and accurately

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

completing apparatus assessment and documenting results

preparing to evaluate electronic apparatus certification/approval specifications compliance.

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:

compliance certification, including:

the purposes of certification of equipment

the parties involved in the assessment/testing and certification of equipment

the scheme for recognition of assessment/testing and certification

compliance testing and assessment of electronic apparatus equipment, including:

types of assessment, inspection and tests

test set-ups and workplace procedures

recording and reporting requirements of conformity assessment

preparation required to assess equipment for compliance with industry standards, including:

documentation required prior to conducting conformity assessment

tests necessary to establish that an item of equipment conforms with relevant industry standards

relevant compliance certification/approval specifications

relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes, including:

safe working practices

relevant manufacturer specifications

relevant technical industry standards, regulations, codes of practice for electronic apparatus and WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation, including:

as marketed technical performance

industry technical standards

product quality endorsement standards

safety requirements

relevant workplace policies and procedures.

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 suitable simulated 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

resources that reflect current industry practices in relation to assessing compliance of electronic apparatus

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 UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Assessing electronic apparatus compliance must include at least two different electronic apparatus of the following:

audio amplifiers

radio and televisions receivers

video displays

audio and video recording/replay devices

two-way radios

cell phones

instrumentation devices

control devices

Electrotechnology

Electronics and Communications