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Troubleshoot communication systems

Troubleshoot communication systems

Unit of competency
National Code
UEEEC0068
State Code
OCA46
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
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
12/07/2021
Nominal Hours
72
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to troubleshoot communications systems.It includes fault finding and repairing communications systems. It also includes working safely, interpreting circuit diagrams, applying logical fault-finding procedures, conducting repairs, safety and functional testing, and completing the necessary service documentation. 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 communications system faults
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified obtained
  • 1.2 WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed in preparation for work
  • 1.3 Nature of the communications system fault is obtained from relevant documentation or from work supervisor to determine the scope of work to be undertaken
  • 1.4 Advice is sought from work supervisor to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with relevant person/s
  • 1.5 Sources of materials required for work are established in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
2 Find communications system faults
  • 2.1 WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out communications systems work are followed
  • 2.2 Need to test and measure live work is determined in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and conducted within workplace safety procedures
  • 2.3 Communications system apparatus is checked and isolated in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Communications system fault finding is approached methodically using measured and calculated values of apparatus parameters
  • 2.5 Apparatus components are dismantled, as required, and parts stored to protect against loss or damage
  • 2.6 Faulty components are rechecked and their fault status confirmed
  • 2.7 Unplanned situations are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment
  • 2.8 Fault-finding activities are carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy practices
3 Repair communications system fault
  • 3.1 WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out work are followed
  • 3.2 Apparatus is checked and isolated in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Materials required for the repair work are sourced and obtained in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Repairs are affected efficiently without damage to other components apparatus or circuits
  • 3.5 Effectiveness of the repair is inspected and tested in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.6 Apparatus is reassembled, inspected, finally tested and prepared for return to customer
4 Complete and report repair activities
  • 4.1 WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed
  • 4.2 Work area is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Written justification is documented for repairs to communications system apparatus
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC597 UEENEEH172A Troubleshoot communication systems Unit of competency