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Fault find and repair/rectify complex electrical circuits

Fault find and repair/rectify complex electrical circuits

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM18051
State Code
OAU65
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
04/09/2025
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to locate and repair/rectify faults in interconnected electrical circuits.It applies to work on interconnected electrical circuits where electrical equipment and/or components are connected electrically, that is, there are multiple electrical power supplies or sources, voltages or circuits which are found in the control or switching of the circuit.Band: AUnit Weight: 6
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2. Locate fault
  • 2.1 Determine circuit/system function and characteristics by reference to circuit diagrams, specifications, schematics and/or consultation with technical adviser
  • 2.2 Examine and interpret built-in fault indicators and error codes and record results to procedures, where appropriate
  • 2.3 Isolate circuit power supply
  • 2.4 Verify and localise faults using appropriate, tools and test equipment, procedures and techniques
  • 2.5 Record faults in accordance with SOPs
3. Repair/rectify fault
  • 3.1 Repair/replace or adjust circuit/s to specifications or manufacturers’ requirements
  • 3.2 Check and test circuit/s for compliance with site or manufacturers’ specifications
  • 3.3 Record repair/rectification report in accordance with SOPs
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5597 MEM18051B Fault find and repair/rectify complex electrical circuits Unit of competency