Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to evaluate electronic apparatus compliance
- Hazards are identified, WHS/OHS risks are assessed, and control measures and workplace procedures are implemented in preparation for work
- Examination and testing areas are checked for safety hazards and risk control measures are implemented in accordance with workplace safety policy and procedures
- Relevant documentation is obtained and read to determine the certification/approval specifications for which the apparatus/equipment is to be assessed
- Advice is sought from the relevant supervisor to ensure work is coordinated effectively with others
- Tools, testing devices and materials needed to carry out work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety
- Evaluate electronic apparatus compliance
- Need to inspect, test or measure live work is determined in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace safety procedures
- Circuits/machines/plant are checked and isolated in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
- Operating requirements of the electronic apparatus are identified and applied to the assessment process
- Apparatus examination, inspection and tests are set up in accordance with certification/approval specifications, test methods and workplace procedures
- Apparatus examination, inspection and tests are carried out methodically with results and comments systematically documented in accordance with certification/approval specification requirements
- Unplanned situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of an authorised person/s
- Assessment is carried out without unnecessary damage to apparatus, circuits, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy practices
- Complete work and document evaluation results
- Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
- Examination, inspection and test results are evaluated and non-compliance issues identified
- Examination, inspection, test results and comments on non-compliance issues are documented and reported to appropriate person/s in accordance with workplace procedures