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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for installation of extra low voltage wiring
   • Plan and prepare installation to ensure policies and procedures are followed, and the work is appropriately sequenced according to requirements
   • Consult with appropriate personnel to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others on the work site
   • Size cables and wires to suit calculated load
   • Check wiring system components against job requirements
   • Source accessories according to established procedures and to comply with organisational and task requirements
   • Determine location in which specific items of accessories, apparatus and circuits are to be installed from job requirements
   • Obtain materials necessary to complete the work according to established procedures and checked against the job requirement
   • Source tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the installation work, checked for correct operation and safety
   • Check preparatory work to ensure that it complies with requirements and no unnecessary damage has occurred
2. Install wiring systems
   • Follow work health and safety policies and procedures for installing electrical wiring systems
   • Install wiring systems to meet requirements without damage or distortion to the surrounding environment or services
   • Terminate accessories and connect wire as required to solenoids and controllers, according to manufacturer and enterprise requirements
   • Respond to unplanned events or conditions using established procedures
   • Obtain approval from appropriate personnel according to established procedures before any contingencies are implemented
   • Undertake on-going checks of the quality of the work according to established procedures
3. Check and notify completion of work
   • Undertake final checks to ensure the installed wiring systems conform to requirements
   • Test system is to ensure that it works
   • Notify work completion according to established procedures

Range Statement

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Performance Evidence

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

identify hazards and implement safe systems of work

read labels and signage to differentiate between extra low voltage and other electrical systems

read and follow manufactures manuals and enterprise procedures for extra low voltage wiring

size cables and wires to suit calculated load

install wiring systems

check and notify completed installation activities

follow enterprise work health and safety procedures and safely work with extra low voltage systems

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

basic electricity and electrical principles relating to extra low voltage wiring

applications, materials and techniques relevant to the industry sector

isolation and tagging procedures

computerised controller systems

enterprise policies and procedures

testing equipment and procedures

relevant legislation and guidelines for installing extra low voltage wiring.

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