UEEEL0045 — Diagnose and rectify faults in traction lift systems

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248 assessable components: 3 elements (20 performance criteria), 12 performance evidence and 216 knowledge evidence requirements. 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 diagnose and rectify lift system faults

1.1WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified and applied
1.2WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures in preparation for work are followed
1.3Scope of work to be undertaken is determined from workplace procedures or fault/breakdown reports and/or discussions with appropriate person/s
1.4Advice is sought from the work supervisor to ensure work is coordinated effectively with others
1.5Tools, equipment and testing devices to carry out work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety

2 Diagnose and rectify lift system faults

2.1WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out work are followed
2.2Need to test or measure live electrical work is determined in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and, as required, conducted within workplace safety procedures
2.3Circuits/machines/plant are checked and isolated in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
2.4Safety hazards resulting from fault or breakdown are documented on job safety assessments, risks assessed and control measured implemented in consultation with appropriate person/s
2.5Logical diagnostic methods are applied to diagnose lift system apparatus faults employing measurements and estimations of system operating parameters referenced to system operational requirements
2.6Suspected fault-finding scenarios are tested as being possible cause/s of lift system fault in accordance with workplace procedures
2.7Cause of lift system fault/s is identified and appropriately competent person/s engaged to rectify the fault where it is outside the scope of the lift systems
2.8Fault/s in the lift components of the system is rectified to apparatus manufacturer specifications and lift system relevant operational standards
2.9System is inspected and tested to verify that the lift system operates as intended and to manufacturer specified requirements
2.10Control methods for dealing with unplanned situations are responded to on the basis of workplace safety and specified work outcomes
2.11Diagnosis and fault/s rectification activities are carried out efficiently without unnecessary waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy practices

3 Complete rectification activities and documentation

3.1WHS/OHS work rectification risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed
3.2Reusable, faulty or worn components are tagged and despatched for repair in accordance with workplace procedures
3.3Rectification of fault/s is documented in accordance with workplace procedures
3.4Appropriate person/s is notified that the lift system fault/s has been rectified in accordance with workplace procedures

Performance evidence

applying sustainable energy principles and practices
applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including using risk control measures
completing and reporting fault diagnosis and rectification activities
dealing with unplanned events in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment
diagnosing and rectifying faults in traction lift systems, including:
brakes
door components
governors
lift machines
safety devices
safety gear
preparing to diagnose and rectify faults.

Knowledge evidence

brake types, function, operation, inspection and adjustment, circuitry and manual release, including:
brake circuitry
electrical operations, including stall motor, solenoid and hydraulic
geared machine brakes
gearless machine brakes
inspection and adjustment of mechanical and electrical brakes
internal and external mechanical brakes
manual release devices and safety procedures
communication at site
electro-hydraulic lifts circuitry, controls and components, including:
electrical circuitry
faulty components diagnosis
governor switch
hydraulic circuitry
hydraulic components
levelling switch
over travel limits
pump motor and starter
servicing
stop button
up, down limit switches
up, down solenoids
electro-hydraulic lifts - mechanical operation – fluid power principles and components, operation, arrangements, lift code and other requirements and emergency passenger release, including:
bleeding lines
control of hydraulic pressure
directional flow including pressure gauge
filters
fluids
general operation
hydraulics
oil cooler
oil reservoir
Pascal’s Law
pump
ram/cylinders, including single and multi-stage
safety considerations of fluids under pressure
seals
solenoid values
types of arrangements, including side acting, direct and suspended
electric lifts – mechanics, including:
governor operation testing and rope tension testing
governor types, including vertical shaft, overspeed devices and horizontal shaft
governors
release procedures for each type of safety gear/governor combination
safety gear types: A instantaneous, B flexible guide clamp, C wedge clamp and D oil buffer
emergency release procedures - trapped passengers – WHS/OHS considerations and communication with passengers, including:
determining numbers and condition of passengers
direction of lift travel before stopping
emergency medical support
fault indication
hand winding
information related to impending movement and opening of doors
moving under power
passenger safety
reassurance as to safety of passengers
status of doors
warnings about standing near doors and using controls
escalators and moving walks components, including:
balustrade lighting
controller
drive chain
handrail
handrail earthing
machine brakes
rollers and tension carriage
safety devices
step/pallet chains
steps/pallets/belts
track systems
truss
geared types including rack and pinion and chain, including:
application
brakes
drum
efficiency
electric prime mover (motor types and control)
speed/load characteristics
lift car, including:
access
buttons and indicators
communication devices
door operator
frame
safety gear
superstructure
travelling cable
lift components - electro-mechanical employing relay logic components, including:
acceleration circuits
button circuit
directional circuitry
door operator circuitry
fans
floor selector circuitry
indicator/lantern circuit
key switch circuits
mains supply
motor room control (selector)
power circuits
re-levelling circuitry
slowing and stopping circuitry
well control (transducer)
lift components - electro-mechanical safety circuits, including:
car door locks
car top switch
car trap-door limit switch
circuit switches are all highlighted
emergency stop
fire service
landing door locks
pit switch
safety gear switch
tappet switch
terminal stopping
lift components – electrical, including:
brushes
fuses
lamps
limit switches
motor/generator
relays: reverse phase and phase failure
selectors
tachos
terminals
transformers
lift components - electronic, including:
capacitors
electronic boards
encoders
input/output (I/O) board
processor board
rectifiers
resistors
selectors
transducers
lift control circuits using relay logic, including:
acceleration, button, indicator/lantern, key switch and power circuits
directional, door operator, floor selector, re-levelling and slowing and stopping circuitry
fans
mains supply
motor room control (selector)
well control (transducer)
lift electrical layout and special requirements, including:
colour coding and labelling
communication cabling
conduits
segregation low voltage (LV)/extra-low voltage (ELV)
special lift symbols
travelling cable
troughing
lift machine room, including:
access
controller
floor selector
governor
machine
lift pit, including:
access
buffers
compensators
safety equipment
lift safety circuits, including:
car door locks
car top switch
car trap-door limit switch
circuit breakers
circuit switches
door protection
emergency stop
fire service
governor/switch
landing door locks
limit switches
overloads
phase failure relay
pit switch
reverse phase relay
safety gear switch
tappet switch
terminal stopping
lift systems - drive types, construction and operation of passenger, goods and service lifts, including:
drive constructions
drive types
emergency procedures
goods
passenger
rive operations
service
single and team manual handling
lift well equipment, including:
counterweights
guide rails
landing doors and locks
limit switches/operating devices
ropes
roping systems
maintenance, replacement and adjustment of mechanical lift components, including:
air cords
bearings: roller, sleeve, guide shoes and slipper
car doors
door guides
landing doors
selectors
tapes/chains
traction, including:
application
brakes
efficiency
electric prime mover (motor types and control)
speed/load characteristics
relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes
relevant manufacturer specifications
relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements
relevant workplace documentation
relevant workplace policies and procedures
sustainable energy principles and practices
relevant technical industry standards, regulations, statutory requirements and codes for lifts systems.

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