Fault location and diagnosis on plant and apparatus in the electricity power utilities

Overview & Purpose

What This Standard Covers

This NOS focuses on the processes for locating and diagnosing faults in the electricity power utilities sector, emphasizing the use of diagnostic tools and establishing root causes of faults, as well as recommending corrective actions.

Performance Criteria

• Plan to locate and diagnose faults
• Prepare tools and diagnostic equipment
• Locate and diagnose faults using appropriate methods
• Restore and reinstate work location
• Use and communicate data and information
• Resolve problems effectively and efficiently

Knowledge & Understanding Requirements

• Principles of health, safety, and environmental legislation
• Company reporting lines and policies
• Procedures for reporting and inspecting tools and equipment
• Interpretation of work instructions
• Safety measures regarding hazardous materials
• Fault finding and diagnostic techniques

Relevent Roles

• Engineering Technicians
• Science and Engineering Technicians
• Fault Diagnosis Specialists
• Electrical Maintenance Technicians