Operation and Maintenance of Electrical Systems and Components

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
Y/505/6075
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
48 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know the workplace hazards and health and safety requirements associated with electrical maintenance operations.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Describe the workplace hazards and health and safety requirements relevant to a given electrical maintenance activity.
2

Know the operation of electrical systems and circuits.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Describe with the aid of block diagrams the operation of a given electrical system.
  • 2.2
    Describe with the aid of diagrams the operation of a given electrical circuit.
3

Know the function and operation of components used in electrical systems.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Describe the function and operation of different components used in an electrical system.
4

Be able to select components used in electrical systems when carrying out maintenance procedures.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Select components to be used for maintenance procedure for an electrical system, using system and component data sources.
5

Be able to fault-find and carry out routine maintenance activities on electrical components and systems.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Identify faults in an electrical system using different fault finding techniques.
  • 5.2
    Use the appropriate aids and tools to dismantle and reassemble an electrical system, replace any identified faulty components and check the system for serviceability.
  • 5.3
    Carry out routine maintenance activities on an electrical component or system, using the correct documentation, and record actions.