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Fault find and repair complex power supplies

Fault find and repair complex power supplies

Unit of competency
National Code
UEEEC0028
State Code
OCA53
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/10/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/07/2021
Field of Education
031317 - Electronic Equipment Servicing
Original Release Date
12/07/2021
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to fault find and repair complex power supplies.It includes preparing to find and repair faults in complex power supplies, finding and repairing faults, and completing and reporting on repair activities.Permits may be required for some work environments, such as confined spaces, working aloft, near live electrical apparatus and site rehabilitation.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to find and repair faults in complex power supplies
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for relevant work area are identified, obtained and applied
  • 1.2 WHS/OHS risk control measures are applied in accordance with workplace procedures prior to commencing work
  • 1.3 Nature of the fault is obtained from documentation or discussions with relevant person/s to determine scope of work
  • 1.4 Relevant person/s is consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others
  • 1.5 Materials required for the work are determined in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Tools, equipment and testing devices required for work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
2 Find and repair faults
  • 2.1 WHS/OHS risk control measures and procedures are applied
  • 2.2 Need to test and measure live work is determined in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Apparatus is isolated, as required, in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Fault finding is approached methodically, applying principles of complex power supplies, analysing faults through reference to block and schematic diagrams and using measured and calculated values of power supply parameters
  • 2.5 Apparatus components are dismantled, as necessary, and parts stored to protect against loss or damage
  • 2.6 Faulty components are rechecked and their fault status confirmed
  • 2.7 Materials required for repair work are sourced and obtained in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.8 Effectiveness of the repair is tested in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.9 Apparatus is reassembled, tested and prepared for return to customer
  • 2.10 Unplanned situations are dealt with safely and with approval of relevant person/s
  • 2.11 Fault-finding and repair activities are carried out efficiently without waste of materials, damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services applying sustainable energy practices
3 Complete and report repair activities
  • 3.1 WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures are applied
  • 3.2 Work area is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Justification is made in the required format for repairs to apparatus
  • 3.4 Work completion is documented in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant person/s notified
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC566 UEENEEH138A Fault find and repair complex power supplies Unit of competency