Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan tests
- Obtain tools
- Appropriate tools/test equipment are identified and obtained
- Tools and test equipment are checked for accuracy and calibration organised where required
- Checks are conducted to ensure that built in tests associated with particular test equipment have run and action taken in accordance with manufacturers specifications in the event of failure
- Conduct tests
- Tests specific to equipment, area and test purpose are conducted in accordance with specification
- Sufficient test calls are made to achieve an adequate statistical sample
- Validity of tests is ensured by comparison with current and previous data as required
- Work is conducted in a manner which is safe to self, fellow workers and the public at large
- Analyse test results
- Test results are analysed against specified standards
- Variations to standards are investigated and reasons identified
- Faults are diagnosed and either repaired or escalated in accordance with enterprise policy
- Design faults are documented and recommendations for change are submitted to the appropriate enterprise area
- Service degradation is noted and action initiated to optimise or reconfigure equipment in accordance with specifications and/or enterprise directions
- Undertake administrative tasks
- Test results are recorded on the appropriate proforma and/or data base
- Results are distributed in accordance with enterprise policy
- Tools and test equipment is checked and returned for recalibration or stored in accordance with enterprise policy
- Transporting of tools and test equipment in suitable protective casing is organised where appropriate