Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to solve single and three phase low voltage electrical apparatus/ circuit problems.
- OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood.
- Established OHS risk control measures and procedures in preparation for the work are followed.
- Safety hazards, which have not previously been identified, are noted and established risk control measures are implemented.
- The nature of the apparatus/circuit(s) problem is obtained from documentation or from work supervisor to establish the scope of work to be undertaken.
- Advice is sought from the work supervisor to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others.
- Sources of materials that may be required for the work are established in accordance with established procedures.
- Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety.
- Solve single and three phase low voltage electrical apparatus/circuit problems.
- OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
- The need to test or measure live is determined in strict accordance with OHS requirements and when necessary conducted within established safety procedures.
- Apparatus/circuits/plant is checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures.
- Established methods are used to solve apparatus/circuit problems from measure and calculated values as they apply to single and three-phase low voltage apparatus/circuit.
- Established methods for dealing with unexpected situations are discussed with appropriate person or persons and documented.
- Unexpected situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of an authorised person.
- Problems are solved without damage to apparatus, circuits, the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices.
- Complete work and document problem solving activities.
- OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed.
- Work site is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures.
- Justification for solutions used to solve apparatus/circuit problems is documented.
- Work completion is documented and an appropriate person or persons notified in accordance with established procedures.