Release 1. This is the first release of this unit of competency in the DEF Defence Training Package Release 4.0.

This unit describes the skills required to conduct fault finding and repairs to the simulator power distribution and control systems. This includes analysing fault reports, identifying and rectifying faults, conducting functional tests and the documentation and certification processes. In the context of this unit, simulator systems are used to replicate land, air, sea and undersea systems to facilitate training and development.

Power distribution systems may but is not limited to include power distribution software interfaces, programmable logic controllers, uninterruptible power supplies and control systems, power distribution cabinets/units, circuit breakers, emergency power/communication systems, emergency stop circuits and fire protection systems.

Simulator control systems include DC low voltage supplies, DC high voltage supplies, AC low voltage supplies (less than 600VAC), uninterrupted power supplies and control systems, power distribution cabinets/units, hydraulic systems and electric systems.

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, or as part of a team, with minimal supervision, while performing complex tasks, including complex problem solving, in a limited range of contexts. They would use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Not applicable.

Simulator Operations

Not applicable.

ELEMENTS 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1  

Receive and analyse fault report 

1.1 

Receive and analyse simulator power distribution and control system fault report

1.2 

Identify and select appropriate fault finding method(s) that will apply across the range of power distribution and control systems

1.3 

Prepare the simulator systems power distribution and control system for fault finding, including the isolation of all energy sources

2 

Identify and find fault 

2.1 

Apply fault finding method(s)

2.2 

Identify and analyse fault indicators

2.3 

Identify the power distribution and control system fault

2.4 

Confirm that the fault is the one initially reported

3 

Repair fault 

3.1 

Identify and confirm cause of fault

3.2 

Identify and confirm repair method(s)

3.3 

Complete power distribution and control systems repair

3.4 

Conduct post repair safety check

3.5 

Restart simulator systems power distribution and control system

4 

Conduct functional test 

4.1 

Test simulator systems power distribution and control systems to ensure operational integrity

4.2 

Confirm operational parameters

5 

Finalise repair process 

5.1 

Finalise simulator systems power distribution and/or control system repair reports including a detailed synopsis of the fault and the repair process and any certification requirements

5.2 

Report the operational status of the simulator systems power distribution and control system

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

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.

This unit replaces and is equivalent to DEFSIM001 Fault find and repair simulator power distribution and control systems

Release 1. This is the first release of this unit of competency in the DEF Defence Training Package Release 4.0.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and includes:

• undertaking research and analysis related to simulator power distribution and control systems
• following logical fault finding techniques
• using measuring instruments such as megaohmeters, multimeters, cathode ray oscilloscopes (CRO), 240-415v portable appliance testers, 240-415v phase angle meters and 240-415v clamp meters
• applying simulator power distribution and control systems repair methodologies
• following configuration management processes
• using appropriate information technology and software including general online diagnostic tools and proprietary simulator management databases
• identifying, reviewing and analysing information that may impact on the simulator power distribution and control systems fault finding
• conducting simulator power distribution and control systems functional testing
• negotiating and communicating with key stakeholders.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

• operational capabilities and limitations of the relevant simulator
• operational capabilities and limitations of the relevant simulator power distribution and control systems
• simulator operating modules comprising the simulator system being worked on
• fault indicators related to the simulator power distribution and control systems being worked on
• repair methodologies related to the simulator power distribution and control systems being worked on
• legislative and regulatory requirements related to the simulator being worked on
• organisational policy and procedures related to the relevant simulator power distribution and control systems
• configuration management related to the simulator power distribution and control systems being worked on
• product knowledge related to systems and/or equipment in service.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Retail or commercial systems whose primary purpose is entertainment do not meet the requirements.

Individual domestic use systems whose primary purpose is entertainment do not meet the requirements.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

• a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations
• acceptable means of simulation assessment
• applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
• relevant materials, tools, equipment and PPE currently used in industry.