OICEW-3-1A

Plan and use test equipment

Function: Electrical, electronic and control engineering at the operational level

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic equipment

B2.4 Construction and operation of electrical testing and measuring equipment

Plan and use test equipment

Assessed in: EN-3111L Electrical Machines Lab

Condition

Given a voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter, simple circuit with a power source, and a schematic of the circuit with at least 5 components indicated.

Behavior

Outline a plan and use the test equipment to report voltage, amperage and resistance readings related to the components indicated, describing actions as they are being performed.

Standard

  1. The plan and layout of the job are correct, in proper sequence, incorporating all safety considerations;
  2. Actions are described correctly as they are being performed;
  3. Readings reported will be within 1% of a correct meter reading;
  4. No safety violations are observed.