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Fault find and repair microwave heating apparatus

Fault find and repair microwave heating apparatus

Unit of competency
National Code
UEENEEH123A
State Code
WC553
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
14/08/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/07/2014
Field of Education
031317 - Electronic Equipment Servicing
Original Release Date
28/07/2014
Nominal Hours
36
Description
1)Scope:1.1) DescriptorThis unit covers fault finding and repair in microwave heating apparatus. The unit encompasses safe working practices, interpreting circuit diagrams, applying knowledge of microwave heating apparatus to logical fault finding procedures, conducting repairs, safety and functional testing and completing the necessary service documentation.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to find and repair faults.
  • 1.1 OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood.
  • 1.2 OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work.
  • 1.3 The nature of the fault is obtained from documentation, work supervisor and customer to establish the scope of work to be undertaken.
  • 1.4 Advice is sought from the work supervisor to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others.
  • 1.5 Sources of materials that may be required for the work are established in accordance with established procedures.
  • 1.6 Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety.
2 Find and repair faults.
  • 2.1 OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
  • 2.2 The need to test or measure live is determined in strict accordance with OHS requirements and when necessary conducted within established safety procedures.
  • 2.3 Apparatus is checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures.
  • 2.4 Fault finding is approached methodically drawing on knowledge of microwave heating apparatus using measured and calculated values of operating parameters and referenced to manufacturer’s specifications.
  • 2.5 Equipment components are dismantled where necessary and parts stored to protect them against loss or damage.
  • 2.6 Faulty components are rechecked and their fault status confirmed.
  • 2.7 Faulty components are readjusted or replace in accordance with established procedures.
  • 2.8 Effectiveness of the repaired component is tested in accordance with established procedures.
  • 2.9 Apparatus is reassembled, finally tested and prepared for return to customer.
  • 2.10 Unexpected situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of an authorised person.
  • 2.11 Fault finding and repair activities are carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices.
3 Completion and report fault finding and repair activities.
  • 3.1 OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed.
  • 3.2 Work area is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures.
  • 3.3 Written justification is made for repairs to apparatus including components and materials used.
  • 3.4 Acceptance that the reported fault(s) have been repaired is sought from an appropriate person in accordance with established procedures.
RANGE STATEMENT
10) This relates to the unit as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the performance criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.
This unit shall be demonstrated in relation to finding and repairing at least four faults in two different microwave heating devices.
Generic terms used throughout this Vocational Standard shall be regarded as part of the Range Statement in which competency is demonstrated. The definition of these and other terms that apply are given in Volume 2, Part 2.1.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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Overview of Assessment
9.1)



Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
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Context of and specific resources for assessment
9.3)



Method of assessment
9.4)



Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units
9.5)
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