List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. | Determine job requirements | 1.1. | Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
1.2. | Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times, including appropriate risk control measures |
1.3. | Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs |
1.4. | Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions |
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2. | Prepare to terminate electrical cables and cords | 2.1. | Inspect accessories to determine the appropriate type and size of cable/cord and termination connectors/lugs, as required |
2.2. | Obtain specialised tools, equipment and test instruments needed for terminating electrical cables and cords |
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3. | Terminate electrical cables and cords | 3.1. | Isolate and tag circuits and equipment in accordance with procedures, where required |
3.2. | Prepare cable/cord end to suit connector/lug without causing any damage to insulation or conductor |
3.3. | Fit and secure specialist cable glands and retaining devices |
3.4. | Ensure terminations/connections are made to specifications, manufacturer requirements, and regulatory and legislative requirements |
3.5. | Ensure all entry points are sealed using appropriate compounds, including resins, where required |
3.6. | Mark/tag and label all cables, wires, conductors and connections to specifications |
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4. | Test electrical cables and cords | 4.1. | Test terminated cables to ensure continuity and insulation resistance readings comply with requirements |
4.2. | Complete all reports and documentation to the required specifications and SOPs |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least two (2) occasions and include:
following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices
identifying and interpreting circuits, drawings, plans and specifications relevant to the work to be undertaken
identifying the cables and cords by conductor size, type and rating
preparing and terminating cable and cords to accessories using appropriate hardware, tools and equipment, including soldering without undue damage to insulation or conductor
preparing and terminating at least five (5) or more of the following cable and cord types at a device terminal enclosure:
thermoplastic insulated cable (TPI)
flat thermoplastic sheathed (TPS)
circular thermoplastic sheathed (TPS)
steel wired armoured (SWA)
fire rated cable (high tension (HT) or high frequency (HF) or mineral insulated metal sheath (MIMS))
cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) cables
neutral screened cables
flexible cords and cables
aluminium conductor/cable
terminating the above selected cable and cord types into two (2) or more of the following connectors and lugs:
connectors:
screw
stud
tunnel
lugs:
crimp and compression
soldering
solderless
maintaining/achieving required fire rating
inspecting and testing terminated cables to ensure they comply with continuity and insulation resistance requirements and are safely intended for use
using test equipment to locate faults, completing remedial action and retesting to ensure compliance
documenting termination and testing of electrical cables, cords and accessories in accordance with SOPs.
Evidence required to demonstrate the required knowledge for this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:
safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
different types of electrical cables and cords and their applications
structural components of cables and their purpose (conductor material, stranding, insulation type, voltage rating, screening, sheathing, armour and serving)
Australian and International colour standards for cables and cords
factors affecting cable current-carrying capacity:
current requirements for the circuit
cable installation method to be used
environmental conditions in the vicinity of cable installation
Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules requirements for flexible cords, cables and plugs
Australian Standards and manufacture requirements for the termination of:
TPS and TPI cables
fire protection and MIMS cables
SWA
trailing cable and catenary wire systems
soft soldering process, including the use of liquid petroleum (LP) gases and precautions to be observed
fire rated cable types, including HT, HF and MIMS and their applications
types of accessories and their intended use
support, fixing and protection methods, including:
selection and safe application of devices for fixing to timber, metal, hollow structures, masonry and concrete
hazards and safety measures when working with adhesives and chemical fixing devices
safe work methods for:
using hand and power tools
using powder and compressed gas operated tools
test requirements to ensure compliant continuity and insulation resistance and documentation to be completed.
Assessors must:
have vocational competency in terminating and testing electrical wiring and accessories at least to the level being assessed with relevant industry knowledge and experience
satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 and comply with the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 or equivalent legislation covering VET regulation in a non-referring State as the case requires.
Where possible assessment must occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.