Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to set-up process measuring instruments.
- OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood.
- Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work.
- Safety hazards that have not previously been identified are noted and established risk control measures are implemented.
- Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others involved on the work site.
- Measurement parameters are identified by reviewing transmission/reception requirements and equipment manufacturer's instructions.
- Tools, equipment and testing devices needed for the work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety.
- Preparatory work is checked to ensure no unnecessary damage has occurred and complies with requirements.
- The need to test or measure live is determined in strict accordance with OHS requirements and when necessary conducted within established safety procedures.
- Circuits are checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures.
- Set-up process measuring instruments.
- OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
- Testing/measuring devices are connected and set up in accordance with requirements for a particular control system.
- Measuring instruments are set up and adjusted in accordance with transmission/reception requirements and equipment manufacturer's instructions.
- Adjustments are made to provide optimum transmission/reception performance within regulatory requirements.
- Decisions for dealing with unexpected situations are made from discussions with appropriate persons and job specifications and requirements.
- Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes.
- Setting-up is carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy principles.
- Completion and report set-up activities.