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Fault-find, test and rectify electrical circuits and equipment

Fault-find, test and rectify electrical circuits and equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM18103
State Code
AUX34
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/10/2015
Field of Education
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Original Release Date
16/10/2015
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency has been developed for Engineering Tradesperson - industrial electrician apprenticeship training and the recognition of trade-level skills in finding and rectifying faults in electrical circuits and equipment.It covers safe fault finding testing and procedures in a range of electrical circuits and equipment as well as the rectification of those faults in accordance with the relevant standards.This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to meet the Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council (ERAC).Essential Performance Capability (EPC) classified as ‘critical’:EPC 54 - Demonstrate the knowledge and skills for diagnosing and rectifying faults in electrical apparatus and associated circuits.Some jurisdictions require the holder of this unit to be licensed or certified and users should check with the relevant authorities.Band: AUnit Weight: 4
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times, including appropriate risk control measures
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Research the nature of the fault through checking of documentation and/or consultation with appropriate person/s
2. Prepare to fault find and rectify electrical circuits and equipment
  • 2.1 Obtain all necessary tools, equipment and testing instruments needed to conduct fault diagnosis and repair of electrical circuits and equipment
  • 2.2 Isolate and tag circuits and equipment in accordance with procedures
3. Fault find and rectify electrical circuits and equipment
  • 3.1 Apply diagnostic techniques to locate faults in electrical circuits and equipment, including the use of specialised test equipment
  • 3.2 Dismantle equipment, where necessary, and repair/replace faulty items and reassemble using appropriate tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and regulatory requirements
  • 3.3 Test repaired electrical circuits and equipment to ensure functionality and compliance
  • 3.4 Document reasons and all necessary repairs in accordance with SOPs
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