Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Note
Range statements listed below are numbered to facilitate specification of the assessment requirements included in the Evidence Guide
Electronic test equipment
Test equipment includes:
1. Electronic multimeters
2. Phase-angle voltmeters (where applicable to enterprise)
3. Oscilloscopes (dual differential, differential, delayed time base, storage)
4. Current probes
5. Logic and discrete component testers
6. Electronic component substitution boxes and miscellaneous test adapters
Application
Application of this unit may relate to:
scheduled or unscheduled maintenance activities
individual or team-related activities
Procedures and requirements
Refer to industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to use electronic test equipment to measure electronic circuit parameters while observing all relevant safety precautions.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable into all areas that require the use of electronic test equipment as listed in the Range Statement. It is essential that the general aspects of electronic test equipment selection, preparation for use and safe application to a representative range of measurement and testing tasks are clearly understood.
Evidence of knowledge about the selection and use of the range of test equipment listed in the Range Statement, and of the methods used to identify applicable polarity and connection to components and circuits for required measurement or testing.
A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision, with each item of test equipment in Groups 1 to 6 in the Range Statement having been used to measure electronic circuit parameters and test performance (Group 2 may be omitted if not applicable to enterprise). This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency should be assessed in the work environment, or simulated work environment, using electronic test equipment specified in maintenance documentation. It is also expected that applicable test equipment can be selected on the basis of general trade knowledge where specific test equipment is not specified.
Method of assessment

Guidance information for assessment