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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 to support fault finding processes are accessed, in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Built in fault indicators and error codes, where appropriate, are examined and interpreted
   • Circuit or system function and characteristics are determined by reference to circuit diagrams, specifications, schematics or consultation with technical advisor
2. Sensory data on fault is gathered, in accordance with workplace procedures
3. Documentation to support fault finding processes are accessed, in accordance with workplace procedures
4. Built in fault indicators and error codes, where appropriate, are examined and interpreted
5. Circuit or system function and characteristics are determined by reference to circuit diagrams, specifications, schematics or consultation with technical advisor
6. Interpret data to establish hypothesis aboutwind turbinegenerator mechanical system fault
   • Wind turbine generator mechanical system and performance parameter knowledge is applied to interpretation of fault data
7. Wind turbine generator mechanical 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 mechanical system
9. Repair windturbinegenerator mechanical 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 used, where appropriate, in accordance with workplace procedures
11. Tests are conducted to ensure wind turbine generator mechanical 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. Wind turbine generator mechanical system parts likely to be cause of fault are removed and replaced with tested and operational parts
15. Wind turbine generator mechanical systems are tested, in accordance with workplace procedures, to ensure correct operation
16. Repairs to complex faults are escalated, in accordance with workplace procedures, if required, to a technical adviser
17. Record windturbinegenerator mechanical system fault
    • Wind turbine generator mechanical 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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