Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to diagnose and rectify faults
- Established WHS/OHS risk control measures and procedures in preparation for the work are followed
- Safety hazards which have not previously been identified are documented and risk control measures devised and implemented in consultation with appropriate personnel
- The extent of faults is determined from reports and other documentation and from discussions with appropriate personnel
- Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the worksite
- Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to diagnose faults are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
- Diagnose and rectify faults
- The need to test or measure live work is determined in strict accordance with WHS/OHS requirements, and when necessary, conducted within established safety procedures
- Circuits/machines/plant are checked as being isolated, where necessary, in strict accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and procedures
- Logical diagnostic methods are applied to diagnose energy supply apparatus faults employing measurements and estimations of system operating parameters referenced to system operational requirements
- Suspected fault scenarios are tested as being the source of system problems
- Source of fault is identified and appropriately competent person/s engaged to rectify the fault where it is outside the scope of the control system
- Faults in the apparatus components are rectified to raise energy supply apparatus to its operation standard
- System is tested to verify that it operates as intended and to specified requirements
- Decisions for dealing with unexpected situations are made from discussions with appropriate personnel and job specifications and requirements
- Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes
- Diagnosis and rectification activities are carried out efficiently without unnecessary waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy practices
- Complete and report fault diagnosis and rectification activities
- Worksite is made safe in accordance with established safety procedures
- Rectification of faults is documented in accordance with established procedures
- Appropriate person/s is notified in accordance with established procedures that the system faults have been rectified