AURETR048 — Construct and test basic electronic circuits

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What an assessment for AURETR048 must cover

37 assessable components: 5 elements (18 performance criteria), 1 performance evidence and 9 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 9 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare to construct basic electronic circuit

1.1Safety and environmental requirements are sourced and interpreted
1.2Task instruction is interpreted and electronic circuit to be worked on is identified
1.3Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for electronic circuitry are sourced and interpreted
1.4Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor

2 Draw circuit diagrams and identify equipment and materials to construct electronic circuit

2.1Electronic circuit diagrams that accurately reflect the circuit specifications are drawn according to manufacturer specifications
2.2Electronic components are depicted correctly in circuit diagram using standard symbols
2.3Component and material requirements are identified from electronic circuit diagram and recorded

3 Construct electronic circuit

3.1Tools, equipment and electronic components are sourced and selected according to manufacturer specifications and safety requirements
3.2Component manufacturer installation and connection information is read, interpreted and applied
3.3Circuit is constructed using electronic components according to manufacturer specifications and safety requirements

4 Test electronic circuit

4.1Circuit fault testing equipment is identified and sourced according to workplace procedures, manufacturer specifications and safety requirements
4.2Electronic circuit is tested according to workplace procedures, manufacturer specifications and safety requirements
4.3Faults detected are corrected and circuit is re-tested to confirm their operation
4.4Circuit testing procedures and outcomes are recorded

5 Complete work processes

5.1Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instruction and workplace standards, and that electronic circuit is constructed ready for use or storage
5.2Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures
5.3Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported where necessary
5.4Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

Performance evidence

correctly and safely construct and test two different basic electronic circuits.

Knowledge evidence

key aspects of work health and safety (WHS), occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements relating to the construction of basic electronic circuits, including: use of personal protective equipment, including safety glasses; use of soldering irons; use of hand tools and electrical test equipment; identification of electrical risks and hazards; disposal of used electronic components
meaning of electrical terms, including: voltage; amperage; watts; current; resistance
theory of electrical circuits, including: Ohm’s law; Watt’s law
types and application of electronic components, including: heat sinks; electronic wiring; terminals; solder; switches; lamps; potentiometers; relays; diodes; resistors; capacitors; transistors; integrated circuits
types, application and operation of basic electronic circuits, including: flashing circuits; timing circuits; speed control circuits
methods for drawing electronic circuit diagrams
procedures for constructing basic electronic circuits
procedures for testing electronic circuits, and identifying and rectifying faults
work area clean-up and maintenance requirements

Foundation skills

Learning skills: locate appropriate sources of electronic circuit information and electrical test equipment operating procedures.
Reading skills: select and interpret key information from manufacturer specifications, safety requirements and workplace procedures relating to constructing basic electronic circuits; select and interpret key information from environmental requirements and workplace procedures to ensure a clean and safe work site.
Writing skills: legibly and accurately fill out workplace documentation using correct industry terminology and conventions.
Oral communication skills: participate effectively in verbal exchanges using questioning and active listening to request, clarify and clearly convey information.
Numeracy skills: read and interpret numerical information imbedded in electronic components’ identification codes; use basic mathematical operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, when using Ohm’s law and Watt’s law to calculate electrical voltage, current flow, resistance and power; read and interpret electrical test equipment correctly, and report and record the results correctly using relevant mathematical symbols and conventions (e.g. Ω for ohms).
Planning and organising skills: plan own work requirements and prioritise actions to achieve required outcomes.
Self-management skills: recognise own limitations when selecting and using tools and equipment and seek timely advice.
Problem-solving skills: identify potential or actual hazards and take action to minimise risk; refer problems that cannot be readily resolved and seek assistance from workplace supervisor.
Technology skills: set up and operate equipment and tools required to construct basic electronic circuits.

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What does an assessment tool for AURETR048 need to cover?

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