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Carry out basic repairs to electrical components and equipment

Carry out basic repairs to electrical components and equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
UEEEL0004
State Code
OCB69
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
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Original Release Date
12/07/2021
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to repair and/or replace mechanical and electrical components of electrical apparatus.It includes working safely, following written and oral instructions and workplace procedures, basic testing and techniques for dismantling and assembling apparatus, and disconnecting and reconnecting componentsNo licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to repair electrical apparatus
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified and applied
  • 1.2 Existing WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures in preparation for work are followed
  • 1.3 Nature of electrical components and equipment repair is obtained from documentation and work supervisor to determine the scope of work to be undertaken
  • 1.4 Advice is sought from the work supervisor to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others
  • 1.5 Sources of materials required for the electrical components and equipment work are determined in accordance with workplace routines and procedures
  • 1.6 Tools, apparatus and testing devices needed to carry out work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety
2 Repair electrical apparatus
  • 2.1 Existing WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out the work are followed
  • 2.2 Need to test or measure live electrical work is determined in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and, as required, conducted within workplace safety procedures
  • 2.3 Circuits/apparatus are checked and isolated in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Apparatus is dismantled in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and supervisor instructions
  • 2.5 Component parts are tagged during dismantling to ensure correct and efficient reassembly and are stored to protect against loss or damage
  • 2.6 Repairs are completed efficiently without damage to other components, electrical apparatus or circuits
  • 2.7 Apparatus is assembled in sequence with components parts placed, secured and connected in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and/or industry standard practices
  • 2.8 Referring unplanned events to supervisor for direction are followed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.9 Repairs are carried out efficiently without unnecessary waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy practices
3 Complete and report electrical repair work activities
  • 3.1 WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed
  • 3.2 Repaired electrical apparatus is prepared for inspection and testing by appropriate person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Work area is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Work supervisor is notified of repair work completion in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC473 UEENEEG111A Carry out basic repairs to electrical components and equipment Unit of competency