Diagnose faults, repair and maintain scientific or technical equipment for workplace activities
Overview
This standard covers the competences you need to
maintain and control stocks of all resources, equipment and
consumables for workplace scientific or technical activities
in accordance with approved procedures and practices.
You will be required to demonstrate that you can accurately
identify equipment faults. You will perform repair and
maintenance in accordance with manufacturer's
drawings/instructions. You will ensure equipment is
returned back into service in accordance with the relevant
workplace procedures.
The activity is likely to be undertaken by someone in a
science related work setting, including individuals working
in hospitals, scientific laboratories, schools and universities.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
P1 ensure that your work is carried out in accordance with
workplace procedures
P2 use safe practices and the appropriate personal
protection equipment (PPE) when doing scientific or
technical activities
P3 confirm that the scientific or technical equipment is in a
safe and usable condition, according to established
procedures
P4 identify accurately any equipment faults or problems
and report those outside your control to the relevant people
P5 identify and interpret the required information from the
manufacturers' instructions and diagrams, in accordance
with established operating procedure
P6 employ the appropriate test equipment and
measurement to locate the source of the fault
P7 perform repair or maintenance in accordance with
manufacturers' instructions, diagrams and relevant health
and safety procedures
P8 organise the repair of defective equipment when other
specialists are required
P9 dispose of defective equipment that is beyond repair, in
accordance with workplace procedures
P10 test and confirm that the equipment is operating
correctly, within calibration specifications, in accordance
with workplace procedures
P11 maintain records of repairs, maintenance and checks
completed in accordance with workplace procedures
P12 communicate the required information about the work
done, in accordance with departmental and organisational procedures
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
K1 the health and safety requirements of the area in which
you are carrying out the scientific or technical activities
K2 the implications of not taking account of legislation,
regulations, standards and guidelines when conducting
scientific or technical activities
K3 the scientific or technical techniques and processes you
must use correctly in the workplace
K4 the importance of wearing protective clothing, gloves
and eye protection for scientific or technical activities
K5 the importance of correct identification, and any unique
workplace coding system
K6 the organisational requirements for maintaining the
security of the workplace
K7 the lines of communication and responsibilities in your
department, and the links with the rest of the organisation
K8 the limits of your own authority and to whom you should
report if you have problems that you cannot resolve
K9 the manufacturers' specifications and recommendations
for the maintenance and calibration of the scientific or
technical equipment
K10 where to obtain, and how to interpret drawings, circuit
diagrams, specifications, manufacturers' manuals and other
technical documents needed for the fault-finding or
maintenance activities
K11 the methods used for visually checking, and cleaning,
of scientific or technical equipment
K12 the different types, condition and quantities of
consumables required for the range of scientific or technical
equipment maintained
K13 the methods for maintaining personal health and safety
during the maintenance of equipment
K14 the methods for maintaining personal hygiene
K15 how to check that the scientific or technical equipment
is working correctly and in accordance with the
manufacturer's specifications
K16 how to evaluate the different types of equipment fault,
and how these must be dealt with
K17 how to use appropriate tools and equipment to locate
the source of a fault or carry out maintenance activities
K18 the procedures to be followed to investigate faults or
maintenance activities
K19 the department or person to whom equipment faults
should be reported
K20 the methods used for keeping records of the
maintenance, cleaning and calibration of scientific or
technical equipment, and why this is important
K21 the procedure for the disposal of any waste produced
and any equipment beyond repair
K22 the document control and reporting procedures that
should be used
K23 the reasons why effective communication is important,
and the methods used for communicating effectively
Scope/range
- carry out all of the following operations
1.1 adhere to procedures or systems in place for risk
assessment, COSHH, use of personal protective
equipment, electricity at work and other relevant safety
regulations
1.2 ensure the safe isolation of scientific or technical
equipment (such as electrical and fluids supply)
1.3 follow manufacturers' instructions, drawings and
procedures for repair or maintenance
1.4 check that the tools and equipment used are in a safe
and usable condition
1.5 ensure that the scientific or technical equipment is kept
free from foreign objects, dirt or other contamination
1.6 carry out auditory and visual checks on the operation of
the equipment
1.7 identify fault and isolate components where appropriate
to determine the corrective action
1.8 confirm that the equipment is ready for use
1.9 return all repair and maintenance tools, equipment and
waste to the correct locations on completion of the activities
1.10 ensure that accurate, complete and legible records are
kept of the repair and maintenance activities - carry out maintenance and cleaning on two of the
following scientific or technical categories:
2.1 biological equipment and/or instruments
2.2 chemical equipment and/or instruments
2.3 electronic equipment and/or instruments
2.4 weighing and measuring equipment and/or instruments
2.5 information technology equipment
2.6 engineering machines, equipment and/or instruments
2.7 other technical equipment or instruments - record and communicate details of work done, to the
appropriate people, using:
3.1 verbal report plus one method from the following:
3.2 written or typed report
3.3 computer-based record
3.4 specific workplace documentation
3.5 electronic mail