Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to diagnose and rectify digital transmission circuits and system faults
- WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed in preparation for digital transmission circuits and system work
- Safety hazards which have not previously been identified are risk assessed, documented and risk control measures devised and implemented in consultation with appropriate person/s
- Extent of faults is determined from reports, documentation and discussions with appropriate person/s
- Appropriate person/s is consulted to ensure digital transmission circuits and system work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the worksite
- Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to diagnose faults are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
- Diagnose and rectify digital transmission circuits and system faults
- Need to test and measure live work is determined in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and, as required, conducted in accordance with workplace safety procedures
- Circuits/machines/plant are checked and isolated in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
- Logical diagnostic methods are applied to diagnose digital transmission apparatus faults using measurements of circuit operating parameters in accordance with apparatus operating specifications
- Suspected fault scenarios are tested as being the source of digital transmission circuit system problem
- Faults in the electronic components of the digital transmission apparatus are rectified to circuit and system operation standard
- Circuits are inspected and tested to verify that digital transmission circuit apparatus operates as intended and to specified requirements
- Unplanned situations are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures, discussions with appropriate person/s and consistent with job specifications and requirements in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment
- Diagnosis and rectification activities are carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy practices
- Complete and report fault diagnosis and rectification activities
- Worksite is made safe in accordance with workplace safety procedures
- Rectification of digital transmission circuit and system faults is documented in accordance with workplace procedures
- Appropriate person/s is notified in accordance with workplace procedures that apparatus faults have been rectified