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Required Skills

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

reading interpreting and following job sheetsinstructions standard operating procedures and assembly drawings

performing specified tests on the assembly

identifying assembly or soldering faults and their causes

obtaining all information relevant to the repair andor rework to be undertaken

completing repair andor rework to specification

safely handling and storing components

using antistatic handling procedures and techniques

following oral instructions

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of

the functional requirements of the assembly

assembly tests and methods

faulty connections and components and their symptoms

causes of faults in connections and components

the dangers of static electricity to electrical and electronic components

antistatic procedures and techniques

safe handling and storage requirements of electrical and electronic components

safe work practices and procedures

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria including required knowledge and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

This unit may be assessed on the job off the job or a combination of both on and off the job Where assessment occurs off the job that is the candidate is not in productive work then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate

This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety quality communication materials handling recording and reporting associated with rework and repair electricalelectronic production or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid sufficient current and authentic Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation supervisors reports project work samples and questioning Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency The candidate must have access to all tools equipment materials and documentation required The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures product and manufacturing specifications codes standards manuals and reference materials

Method of assessment

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria including required knowledge and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts

Guidance information for assessment