The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to terminate and connect specialist cables including, but not confined to: mineral insulate cables (MIMS); steel wire armoured cables (SWA); other sheathed cables such as piloted cables; composite screened cables, braided cables; and cable installations requiring specialised glands, fittings and enclosures.

Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.

This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with terminating and connecting specialist cables or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.

Method of assessment

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.

Guidance information for assessment

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

checking cables and materials for condition and conformance to specifications

obtaining and interpreting appropriate documentation

making terminations/connections to specification, manufacturer and regulatory requirements

testing cabling, connections and terminations

marking, tagging and labelling cables, wires, conductors and connections

entering information onto documentation related to termination and connection of specialist cables

applying measurement skills needed to meet the requirements of this unit

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:

work site procedures and relevant statutory requirements

safety hazards associated with the termination and connection of cables, and the work environment

statutory requirements associated with the termination and connection of specialist cables

specifications for specialist cables and materials

requirements for approval to work

wiring support and/or protection requirements

specifications of wiring support and/or protection requirements

applicable statutory requirements

reading and interpreting relevant drawings, instructions and reference documents

manufacturer requirements

testing methods for specialist cables including continuity and resistance testing

marking, tagging and labelling requirements for cables, wires, conductors and connections

data to be recorded/reported and the frequency of recording/reporting.

the impact of the site and location variables may have on termination and connection

use and application of personal protective equipment

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Documentation

Short record of termination or test results

Tested

Continuity and resistance testing