Elements and Performance Criteria
- Locate fault
- System/equipment functions and principles are determined and understood by reference to equipment manuals, circuit diagrams etc.
- Built-in test functions are run, and fault indicators error codes and appropriate maintenance records are checked and reviewed.
- Fault symptoms are reproduced where appropriate and verified, using appropriate fault finding techniques.
- Where appropriate, faulty equipment is isolated and removed from system using correct and appropriate tools and techniques.
- Equipment is checked and tested using correct and appropriate test equipment and fault finding techniques.
- Faulty component/s are identified and/or fault cause is isolated.
- Repair/replace faulty components
- Faulty component is removed where required using correct and appropriate tools and techniques.
- Faulty component is repaired/replaced in accordance with manufacturers' recommended procedures or to standard operating procedures.
- Repaired/replacement components are fitted in accordance with manufacturers' recommended procedure or to standard operating procedures using correct and appropriate tools and techniques.
- Where appropriate, repaired equipment is refitted to system using correct and appropriate tools and techniques.
- Systems/equipment is checked and tested for correct operational compliance to specifications utilising correct and appropriate test procedures and equipment.