List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. | Select required test equipment | 1.1 | System/component test requirements are identified |
| | 1.2 | Appropriate test equipment is selected |
2. | Prepare test equipment for use | 2.1 | Test equipment is checked for serviceability and applicable leads are fitted where required |
| | 2.2 | Applicable function and range of measurement is selected as required |
3. | Test system or component | 3.1 | Test points and polarity are determined |
| | 3.2 | Required parameters are measured with the test equipment while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements |
Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:
applying relevant WHS practices
using selectors and scale adjustment of each item of test equipment to ensure accurate measurement of applicable parameter
connecting test equipment to components or circuits
determining polarity and applicable connection points for measurement or testing.
The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable into all areas which require the use of electrical test equipment. It is essential that the general aspects of electrical test equipment selection, preparation for use and safe application to a representative range of measurement and testing tasks are clearly understood.
Evidence is required of knowledge about the selection and use of the range of test equipment used for the measurement and testing tasks listed in the Range of Conditions, and of the methods used to identify applicable polarity and connection to components and circuits for required measurement or testing.
Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:
the range of electrical test equipment used to measure or test:
volts, amps and power
frequency
phase angle
continuity, resistance and insulation
bonding
test equipment construction and calibration, and testing for serviceability.
Competency should be assessed in the work environment, or simulated work environment, using electrical test equipment specified in maintenance documentation. It is also expected that applicable test equipment can be selected on the basis of general trade knowledge where specific test equipment is not specified.
The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed.
A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision in the selection of appropriate items of test equipment and their use to perform the measurements and test each of:
volts, amps and power
frequency
phase angle (may be omitted if not relevant to the enterprise)
continuity, resistance and insulation
bonding.
This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines).
Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).
Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards.