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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Gather data
   • Data logging information and error codes are accessed, in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Sensory data on fault is gathered, in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Documentation is accessed, in accordance with workplace procedures, to support fault finding process
   • Built in fault indicators and error codes are, where appropriate, examined and interpreted
   • Reference to circuit diagrams, manufacturers' specifications, schematics or consultation with technical adviser is used to determine electrical circuit or system functions and characteristics
2. Sensory data on fault is gathered, in accordance with workplace procedures
3. Documentation is accessed, in accordance with workplace procedures, to support fault finding process
4. Built in fault indicators and error codes are, where appropriate, examined and interpreted
5. Reference to circuit diagrams, manufacturers' specifications, schematics or consultation with technical adviser is used to determine electrical circuit or system functions and characteristics
6. Interpret data to establish hypothesisaboutwindturbinegenerator electrical system fault
   • Knowledge of wind turbine generator electrical systems and performance parameters is applied to interpretation of fault data
7. Wind turbine generator electrical system faults are verified or localised using appropriate techniques, tools and test equipment, in accordance with workplace procedures.
8. Priorities are set for testing or replacement of specific components, wiring and connections in the wind turbine generator electrical system
9. Repair windturbinegenerator electrical system fault
   • Risk analysis is undertaken and is communicated to work team and appropriate personnel, in accordance with workplace procedures
10. Safety precautions including circuit isolations, physical barriers and other protective devices or systems are, where appropriate, used in accordance with workplace procedures
11. Tests are conducted to ensure wind turbine generator electrical system fault has been isolated
12. Faulty components are removed from service and are examined to identify the cause of the problem
13. Loose connections or wiring are repaired, in accordance with workplace procedures
14. Faulty parts of wind turbine generator electrical system are removed and replaced with tested and operational parts
15. Wind turbine generator electrical system is tested, in accordance with workplace procedures, to ensure correct operation
16. Repairs to complex faults are, if required, escalated, in accordance with workplace procedures, to a technical adviser
17. Record windturbinegenerator electrical system fault
    • Wind turbine generator electrical system faulty components and parts are tagged, identified and stored, in accordance with workplace procedures
18. Faults are recorded, in accordance with workplace procedures

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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