Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 2. Modifications have been made to Assessment conditions. |
Release1. This unit was released in DEF Defence Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages. This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFCO405C Conduct operator level maintenance in a Defence environment.
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Application
This unit describes the skills required to conduct operator level maintenance on communications equipment within Defence communications workplaces. This includes the identification and selection of tools and equipment, the application of organisational safety requirements within guidelines of responsibility and full adherence to work health and safety (WHS)/radiation hazard policy. This unit was developed for communications and information systems operators working within Defence but may be relevant to others who work in this field. The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to. Those undertaking this unit would work independently and as part of a team, under direct and/or indirect supervision. They would perform routine tasks in specific communications environments while using discretion and judgement and taking responsibility for the quality of their outputs. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication. |
Pre-requisite Unit
Not applicable. |
Competency Field
Communications |
Unit Sector
Not applicable. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Carry out equipment checks |
1.1 |
Select tools appropriate to the task |
1.2 |
Check equipment |
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1.3 |
Record status of equipment |
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1.4 |
Report deficiencies or abnormalities to appropriate personnel |
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2 |
Perform operator level maintenance |
2.1 |
Inspect equipment |
2.2 |
Undertake preventative maintenance |
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2.3 |
Repair or replace equipment |
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2.4 |
Record details of maintenance and report to appropriate personnel |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range of Conditions
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. |
Unit Mapping Information
This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFCO405C Conduct operator level maintenance in a Defence environment. |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9