Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to find and repair faults
- WHS/OHS risk control measures are applied in accordance with workplace procedures prior to commencing work
- Nature of the fault is identified from documentation or from relevant person/s to determine the scope of work
- Instructions for coordinating work with others is obtained from relevant person/s and applied
- Materials required for the work are determined in accordance with workplace procedures
- Tools, equipment and testing devices required for work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
- Need to test and measure live work is determined in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
- Apparatus is checked and isolated, as required, in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
- Fault finding is undertaken methodically applying principles of microwave amplifier sections and circuits using measured and calculated values of apparatus parameters
- Apparatus components are dismantled, where necessary, and parts stored to protect against loss or damage
- Faulty components are rechecked and their fault status confirmed
- Unplanned situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of relevant person/s
- Fault finding is conducted efficiently without waste of materials, damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services applying sustainable energy practices
- Materials required for repair work are sourced and obtained in accordance with workplace procedures
- Repairs are conducted efficiently without damage to other components, apparatus or circuits
- Effectiveness of repair is tested in accordance with workplace procedures
- Apparatus is reassembled, tested and prepared for return to customer
- Complete and report repair activities
- Work area is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
- Justification is provided for repairs to apparatus in the required format
- Work completion reporting is completed and relevant person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures