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Evidence Guide: MEA260 - Use electrical test equipment

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MEA260 - Use electrical test equipment

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Select required test equipment

  1. System/component test requirements are identified
  2. Appropriate test equipment is selected
System/component test requirements are identified

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Appropriate test equipment is selected

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Prepare test equipment for use

  1. Test equipment is checked for serviceability and applicable leads are fitted where required
  2. Applicable function and range of measurement is selected as required
Test equipment is checked for serviceability and applicable leads are fitted where required

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Applicable function and range of measurement is selected as required

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Test system or component

  1. Test points and polarity are determined
  2. Required parameters are measured with the test equipment while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
Test points and polarity are determined

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Required parameters are measured with the test equipment while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1.

Select required test equipment

1.1

System/component test requirements are identified

1.2

Appropriate test equipment is selected

2.

Prepare test equipment for use

2.1

Test equipment is checked for serviceability and applicable leads are fitted where required

2.2

Applicable function and range of measurement is selected as required

3.

Test system or component

3.1

Test points and polarity are determined

3.2

Required parameters are measured with the test equipment while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements

Required Skills and Knowledge

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1.

Select required test equipment

1.1

System/component test requirements are identified

1.2

Appropriate test equipment is selected

2.

Prepare test equipment for use

2.1

Test equipment is checked for serviceability and applicable leads are fitted where required

2.2

Applicable function and range of measurement is selected as required

3.

Test system or component

3.1

Test points and polarity are determined

3.2

Required parameters are measured with the test equipment while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices

using selectors and scale adjustment of each item of test equipment to ensure accurate measurement of applicable parameter

connecting test equipment to components or circuits

determining polarity and applicable connection points for measurement or testing.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable into all areas which require the use of electrical test equipment. It is essential that the general aspects of electrical test equipment selection, preparation for use and safe application to a representative range of measurement and testing tasks are clearly understood.

Evidence is required of knowledge about the selection and use of the range of test equipment used for the measurement and testing tasks listed in the Range of Conditions, and of the methods used to identify applicable polarity and connection to components and circuits for required measurement or testing.

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

the range of electrical test equipment used to measure or test:

volts, amps and power

frequency

phase angle

continuity, resistance and insulation

bonding

test equipment construction and calibration, and testing for serviceability.

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

System/component test requirements include:

Measurement of or testing:

volts, amps and power

frequency

phase angle (where applicable to the enterprise)

continuity, resistance and insulation

bonding

Procedures and requirements include:

Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise