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Modify electronic equipment

Modify electronic equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM18058
State Code
OAU59
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/04/2021
Field of Education
031317 - Electronic Equipment Servicing
Original Release Date
18/04/2021
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to modify and recommission electronic equipment. Where soldering of components is required to advanced or military specifications, where the reliability of electrical connections is critical, or where surface mounted devices are being soldered/de-soldered then unit MEM05002 Perform high reliability soldering and desoldering should also be selected. Where drafting skills are required unit MEM09003 Prepare basic engineering drawing and unit MEM09004 Perform electrical or electronic detail drafting, should also be selected as appropriate.Where the selection and use of engineering measurement is required unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements should also be selected. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: BUnit 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
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Modify equipment
  • 2.1 Determine modification requirements by reference to circuit diagrams, schematics, equipment manuals and/or consultation with technical authority, where appropriate
  • 2.2 Isolate equipment in accordance with procedures
  • 2.3 Remove equipment from system using appropriate techniques and equipment, if required
  • 2.4 Carry out modification to equipment/sub-assembly/component in accordance with specifications or application requirements using appropriate techniques and equipment
  • 2.5 Refit sub-assembly to equipment
3 Return equipment to service
  • 3.1 Amend circuit diagrams, schematics and equipment manuals to reflect modifications undertaken
  • 3.2 Undertake checks and tests to specifications using appropriate tools, test equipment and techniques
  • 3.3 Recommission equipment/system using appropriate techniques and procedures
  • 3.4 Check equipment/system for operational compliance with specifications
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5604 MEM18058C Modify electronic equipment Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEJ8 MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering Qualification
BEK0 MEM50119 Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade Qualification