Find and repair faults in electronic apparatus

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 12:25 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
UEENEEH018B

State Code
W7966

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
11/11/2010

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

15/04/2014

Field of Education

031317 - Electronic Equipment Servicing

Original Release Date

15/04/2014

Nominal Hours

Description

1)1.1) DescriptorThis unit covers fault finding and repairing of general electronic apparatus. The unit encompasses safe working practices, consulting apparatus service manuals, interpreting circuit diagrams, applying logical fault finding procedures, conducting repairs, safety and functional testing and completing the necessary service documentation.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1 Prepare to find and repair faults.

1.1 OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood.
1.2 OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work.
1.3 The nature of the fault is obtained from documentation or from work supervisor to establish the scope of work to be undertaken.
1.4 Advice is sought from the work supervisor to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others.
1.5 Sources of materials that may be required for the work are established in accordance with established procedures.
1.6 Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety.

2 Find faults.

2.1 OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
2.2 The need to test or measure live is determined in strict accordance with OHS requirements and when necessary conducted within established safety procedures.
2.3 Apparatus is checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures.
2.4 Fault finding is approached methodically drawing on knowledge of data circuits using measured and calculated values of apparatus parameters.
2.5 Apparatus components are dismantled where necessary and parts stored to protect them against loss or damage
2.6 Faulty components are rechecked and their fault status confirmed.
2.7 Effectiveness of the repair is tested in accordance with established procedures.
2.8 Apparatus is reassembled, finally tested and prepared for return to customer.
2.9 Unexpected situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of an authorised person.
2.10 Fault finding activities are carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices.

3 Completion and report repair activities.

3.1 OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed.
3.2 Work area is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures.
3.3 Written justification is made for repairs to apparatus.
3.4 Work completion is documented and an appropriate person or persons notified in accordance with established procedures.

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Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WC548	UEENEEH118A	Fault find and repair electronic apparatus	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D193	CUF30207	Certificate III in Broadcast Technology	Qualification