Module Outline
Date retreived
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Identify and repair faults in DC motor control systems
Identify and repair faults in DC motor control systems
Module
National Code
VU23886
VU23886
State Code
BB562
BB562
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/10/2025
Field of Education
031301 - Electrical Engineering
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify and repair faults in Direct Current (DC) motor control systems.
It requires the ability to work safely, applying knowledge of DC motor control systems and operating parameters to logical fault-finding processes, carrying out fault repairs and functional testing and interpreting technical data.
This unit of competency applies to a technician working in an engineering, manufacturing or processing environment where DC motor control systems are used to control processes and require ongoing maintenance and repair.
If the work requires access to electrical plant and equipment that is fixed wired into relevant domestic, commercial and industrial electrical installations supplied at low voltage or above, the practice of the skills described in this unit are subject to the requirements of the Victorian Electricity Safety Act and Electricity Safety (Installation) Regulations.
It requires the ability to work safely, applying knowledge of DC motor control systems and operating parameters to logical fault-finding processes, carrying out fault repairs and functional testing and interpreting technical data.
This unit of competency applies to a technician working in an engineering, manufacturing or processing environment where DC motor control systems are used to control processes and require ongoing maintenance and repair.
If the work requires access to electrical plant and equipment that is fixed wired into relevant domestic, commercial and industrial electrical installations supplied at low voltage or above, the practice of the skills described in this unit are subject to the requirements of the Victorian Electricity Safety Act and Electricity Safety (Installation) Regulations.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
Prepare to identify and repair faults
- 1.1 Established Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements and risk control procedures for the work area are identified and followed
- 1.2 Details of faults are determined from reports and other documentation and from discussion with appropriate personnel
- 1.3 Relevant personnel are consulted to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others involved on the work area
- 1.4 Equipment needed to identify faults and carry out repairs is obtained in accordance with enterprise procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
Identify and repair faults
- 2.1 Requirement to test and/or measure live is determined in strict accordance with OHS requirements and conducted within established safety procedures
- 2.2 Plant or machine circuits are checked as being isolated in accordance with OHS requirements and enterprise procedures
- 2.3 Logical fault-finding processes to diagnose DC motor control system faults are applied employing measurements and estimations of system operating parameters referenced to system operational requirements
- 2.4 Suspected fault scenarios are tested to confirm system problems
- 2.5 Faults in the control components of the system are repaired and the DC motor control system is restored to its operating condition
- 2.6 If it is determined the cause of the fault/s is outside the control system then appropriately trained person/s are engaged to rectify the fault
- 2.7 Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are applied on the basis of safety considerations, expected work outcomes and discussion with relevant personnel
Restore control system and document work
- 3.1 Tests are conducted and data are interpreted to verify the control system is now operating within specified requirements
- 3.2 Relevant personnel are notified the faults are repaired and the control system is restored
- 3.3 Control system repairs are documented in accordance with enterprise procedures
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AY807 | VU22756 | Identify and repair faults in DC motor control systems | Unit of competency |
Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHE71 | 22697VIC | Certificate IV in Integrated Technologies | Accredited course |