Elements and Performance Criteria

Stream: Production Plant
Field: Maintenance
Equivalencies: This unit of competence is based on unit 9.1 of the Electrical Contractors
Industry Association Competency Standards (electrical stream)
Inspection should be planned with the appropriate parties to determine access, conditions and work requirements
Systems can refer to water ingress protection system, ashing system, burner management system, conveyor systems, sootblower system, alternator cooling system, annunciator system and flame surveillance system, emergency shutdown systems, turbine compressor set control systems, compressor station control systems, gas engine alternator control systems, bore control systems, distributive control systems and complex fire/security systems
Materials may refer to fixings, lubricants, cleaning solvents, contact cleaners, emery paper, grease, oil, connectors, terminal blocks, lugs, solder, adhesives, insulation tape, heat shrink and sealants
Components may refer to transformers, switchboards, control panels, PLC's, motor starters, motor operated valves, battery chargers, power supplies and annunciators
Test and measurement instruments may refer to multimeters, tong testers, insulation resistance/continuity tester, ductor tester, overload injection tester, cathode ray oscilloscope, variac, hand held programmer, logic probe and recorders
Fault finding and diagnostic techniques can refer to linear approach, half split rule, sensory detection, loop test, insulation/resistance and continuity tests
Fault indicators can refer to indication lamps LEDs, VDUs alarms and flag relays
Work may be performed with system on line
Work completion details may include plant and maintenance records, job cards, check sheets and on device labelling updates
Work site environment may be affected by nearby plant or processes, e.g. heat, noise, dust, oil, water and chemical
Isolations can refer to electrical/mechanical or other associated processes

Critical aspects of evidence
The knowledge and application of relevant sections of: Occupational, health and safety legislation; Statutory legislation; Enterprise/site safety procedures; Enterprise/site emergency procedures
Attainment of electrical licence, deeming competency associated with electrical work
Preparation and planning of work
Verification techniques
Diagnostic and fault finding techniques and procedures
Repair techniques and procedures
Completion of work procedures
Context of assessment
Competency Standards should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions
Assessment of this unit will be supported with documentary evidence, by means of endorsement stating type and application of work
Interdependent assessment of unit
Nil
Knowledge and Skills
A knowledge of:
Occupational health and safety standards; Relevant statutory requirements and codes of practice; Relevant Australian standards; Equipment and material required to perform the work; Isolation procedures; Layout of plant/work site and operation of its equipment; Fault finding and diagnostic techniques; Repair techniques; Electronic and electrical systems; Regulatory procedures; Electrical principles; Test and measurement instruments; Circuit plan appreciation; Engineering and electronic workshop practice; Communication principles
The ability to:
Apply occupational health and safety standards; Follow relevant statutory regulations andcodes of practice; Apply relevant Australian standards; Use and update plans, drawings and texts; Use tools and relevant equipment; Use test and measurement instruments; Verify and identify faults; Use appropriate fault finding and diagnostic techniques; Repair faults; Select materials for the job; Apply regulatory procedures; Apply electrical principles; Communicate effectively; Apply data analysis techniques and tools; Apply engineering and electronic workshop practices